Award Winners - 2009

Child protection champions

The hard work and dedication of our child protection workers was recently recognised at the fifth annual Protecting Children Awards at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Close to ninety people attended the luncheon, hosted by Paul McDonald, Executive Director Children, Youth and Families Division, Department of Human Services.

Paul MCDonald - Executive Director Children Youth and Families

The Principle Practitioner Outstanding Excellence Award was awarded to Angela Kambouris, Unit Manager from the Streetworks Outreach Service. Angela "demonstrates consistently high quality practice, child focus and inclusive and respectful work,' said presenter Robyn Miller.

A special award was also presented to Lynne McPherson in recognition of her valuable contribution and commitment to Victoria's Child Protection Program.

Awards and certificates were presented to staff from each region in a number of categories.

Excellent Start in Protecting Children Awards

Excellent Start in Protecting Children Awards went to Linda Garwood, Erin Shannon, Tania Venema, Greg Jackman, Louise Larkins, Mark Atherton, Jessica Trollope, Louise Hayes.

Excellence in Protecting Children Awards

Excellence in Protecting Children Awards went to Wendy Armstrong, Katrina Arrendondo, Kelly Flannery-Doyle, Connie Constas, Louise Last, David Farrelly, Becky Hower, Kieran Graham.

Louise Last (North and West) and Mary McKinnon

Excellence in Specialist Programs

Excellence in Specialist Programs – Rosemary Ebel, Rita McCarthy.

Excellence in working with Aboriginal Children and Young People

Excellence in working with Aboriginal Children and Young Peoplewent toNicole Balfour, Tanya de Mel, Kylie Legg, Christine Craven, Eva Orr, Lorraine Robinson, Cindy May

Cindy Tatarskji (North & West) and Robyn Miller

Goranka Turk (Southern) and Robyn Miller

Excellence in Student Supervision

Excellence in Student Supervision went to Bec Aumann, Karly Bushell, Melanie Brown

The awards and certificates - RCMA Awards 2009

Congratulations to all the award winners, and those that have supported them in the hard work that they do each day with vulnerable children and families.