Local Legends, helping our community to thrive
Published on 10 April 2024
A youth mentor, a mental health advocate, kindergarten volunteer and student volunteers are among Surf Coast Shire’s new Local Legends.
Surf Coast Shire Council has announced latest recipients of its Local Legend awards, acknowledging contributions which help our community to thrive.
They are:
- Ocean Mind therapeutic surfing volunteer Matt Benson, pictured
- Anglesea Kindergarten volunteer Sue Saw
- Festival of the Minds founder Jules Haddock
- Surf Coast Little Athletics founder Claire Osborn
- Athlete Willem Curwood
- Reconciliation advocate Hutch Hussein, and
- Youth volunteers at Torquay Community House
“Our Local Legends awards recognise and celebrate people who are making a positive difference in our community,” Mayor Liz Pattison said.
“The recipients are unsung heroes who inspire others with their contributions and achievements, devoting time and energy for greater good and the benefit of others, and all have been nominated by community members.
“We congratulate them and thank them for their contributions to making our shire such a special place to be.”
Council will share profiles highlighting achievements and contributions of each of the Local Legends during coming weeks via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/LocalLegends, its Facebook and Instagram pages, and local media.
The Legends will also be acknowledged during Council’s National Volunteer Week celebrations in May.
Ocean Mind therapeutic surf charity volunteer mentor Matt Benson is the first of the new Local Legends in the spotlight. Read his story via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/LocalLegends