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Hearts and Hands Community Development
local recognition of the efforts and contribution Hearts and Hands Community Development is making within our local community.
Recognition from the City of Lake Macquarie through their 'LAKE MAC AWARDS'
March 2023
Hearts and Hands Community Development - Umbrella Hearts project is proud to be a finalist in the
LAKE MAC COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR awards.
An acknowledgement of the valued contribution our volunteers are having within our community.
A team of volunteers giving to the community much more than just a heart.
Congratulations to Hearts and Hands Community Development Chairperson Astrid Hocking for being awarded 2023 Lake Macquarie Senior of the Year.
April 2022
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Recognition from Lake Macquarie City, home location of Hearts and Hands Community Development, recognising the efforts HHCD is making to raising awareness of violence and child abuse.
November 2022
Candidates for the four categories being awarded.
Chosen from thousands of applications to become
four finalists in each category.
Everyone a winner.
Hearts and Hands Community Development's long term volunteer, guiding hand and chairperson is recognised for her dedication, passion for advocacy, helping children and her stand against violence and child abuse.
Astrid commented, "This award is for all the volunteers helping HHCD change the lives of so many disadvantaged people. This is not my award it is our award".
August 2022
Recognition of the past and ongoing support that HHCD has, and is providing to extremely poor and disadvantaged communities in the Philippines
February 2019
Astrid Hocking, on behalf of HHCD, was recognised to become an"Honorary Member of the Board of Trustees" of KALIPAY Children's Homes in Philippines.
Accepting the honorary position, sees HHCD representation present at "KALIPAY Board of Trustees Meetings" which gratefully accept the input and recommendations put forward. This is a continuing role and one which continues to be very well respected from both sides.
A partnership aimed to improve the outcomes for the children both organisations are so passionate about.
February 2019
In recognition of years of support and assistance provided by HHCD the two organisations worked to formalise the relationship and thus a partnership.
Astrid Hocking, on behalf of HHCD was recognised as Ambassador cementing the relationship.