They don’t expect thanks, nor do they seek the spotlight. They’re the kind souls quietly doing good works in our community, year after year. If you’ve had enough of celebrity news, here is the antidote, our local heroes.
When four kangaroos entered the North East Link roadworks at Greensborough in Melbourne’s northeast a few months ago, emergency services called the charity Vets for Compassion to help.
Ong has visited China 15 times at her own expense to train local vets in desexing stray dogs and cats. Her heart goes out to them. “We’re bulldozing through their habitat,” she said. “There was one poor kangaroo in Templestowe that ended up dashing on to a busy road, was hit by a car and we had to put it to sleep.
Nigerian-born Alale has been recognised for his service to Victoria’s African communities with an AM, a member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Alale worked with the state government on the African communities action plan that aims to address issues such as mental health, jobs, unemployment and youth engagement.
Desira, 78, a Maltese immigrant, has received the OAM in the Australia Day honours for service to the community.
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