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1. 2026 Swan Hill Rural City Council Australia day Young Citizen of the Year – Eva
* Recipient: Eva
* Key Initiative: Move Swim Swan Hill – a program offering a positive, healthy start too the day through swimming during warmer months.
* Impact:
* Improves swimming skills.
* Fosters community connection.
* Boosts overall wellbeing (physical and mental health).
* Promotes mental health and social wellness.
* Receives strong support from local businesses.
* Eva’s Qualities:
* Hard worker.
* Inspirational to young people.
* Dedicated social work student.
* Passionate about supporting small communities.
* Committed to helping people thrive.
* Overall Importance: Eva’s leadership, passion, and dedication have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the Swan Hill community.
2. 2025 Community Event of the Year – Up the Garden Path (Inner Wheel Club of Swan Hill)
* Event: Up the Garden Path – a community fundraiser.
* Organizer: The Inner Wheel Club of Swan Hill
* Date/Location: June (last year) at the Grain Shed,Swan Hill.
* Attendance: Approximately 300 people from Swan Hill and surrounding areas.
* Key Features:
* Devonshire Tea.
* Garden-themed stalls (local businesses and not-for-profits).
* relaxed and amiable atmosphere.
* Fundraising Result: Raised $4,000 for Cord Blood Research.
* Additional Benefits:
* supported local businesses and not-for-profits.
* Provided a platform for community connection.
* Inner Wheel Club’s broader Contributions:
* Regularly supports Swan hill District Health (MRI appeal, The Good Kitchen).
* Provides Dignity Bags and Christmas gift boxes.
* Actively supports UN Women’s “Unite” and “Orange The World” initiatives to end violence against women and children (collaborating with SHRCC, Police, BPW, CWA, Rotary, lions, mallee Family Care, Swan Hill Library, and local businesses).
* Volunteer Effort: Entirely planned and delivered by volunteers from the Inner Wheel Swan Hill Club,demonstrating significant dedication and commitment.
Key Themes Across Both Awards:
* Community Spirit: Both awards highlight the strong sense of community in Swan Hill and the dedication of individuals and organizations to making a positive difference.
* Volunteerism: Both initiatives rely heavily on the contributions of volunteers.
* Health & Wellbeing: Both initiatives contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community, whether through physical activity (Move Swim) or supporting medical research (Up the Garden Path).
* Local Support: Both initiatives benefit from and contribute to the support of local businesses and organizations.
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