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On Australia Day 2026, 12 individuals were honored for decades of community service in emergency response, volunteerism, and social support.
On Australia Day 2026, several individuals were honored for decades of community service.
Ross Taylor, Shane Wicks, and Gary Laker from New South Wales received awards for long-term volunteer work in surf lifesaving and firefighting, with Taylor and Wicks earning OAMs and Laker the Australian Fire Service Medal.
In Victoria, Ian Kellett and Kelvin Bateman were recognized for their extensive emergency service contributions, while Paul Birch, Tony Marchesani, Debbie Holmes, Jenelle Hardiman, Marcus Crook, Nick Pearce, Renton Millar, and Cedric Mason were honored for service in areas including church maintenance, emergency rescue, homelessness support, policing, youth programs, skateboarding, and tennis.
All were acknowledged for their lasting impact on their communities.
En el Día de Australia 2026, 12 individuos fueron honrados por décadas de servicio comunitario en respuesta a emergencias, voluntariado y apoyo social.