Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge Mr Geoffrey Dominguez, who has been awarded a 10-year long-service medal for his contributions to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for his service in training young surf lifesavers at MacMasters Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Mr Dominguez received his medal and was recognised at a special awards ceremony at Government House in Sydney with His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward.

The Duke of Ed award, known for its emphasis on personal development, community service and outdoor exploration, aligns seamlessly with delivering non-formal education and learning outcomes for young people. The Duke of Ed award believes that when young people are provided with the right support and opportunities they can achieve amazing outcomes for themselves and for their community. Mr Dominguez has been proudly involved with the Duke of Ed Award, imparting knowledge and guiding young Australians on the Central Coast to reach their full potential.

Across Australia, surf lifesavers play a crucial role at our patrolled beaches, monitoring the conditions of the water and responding to emergency situations. It take a very selfless person to be a surf lifesaver. They sacrifice a great amount of time and they sacrifice for our community's safety. In Australia, there are over 190,000 surf lifesavers who help patrol the country's 52,000 kilometres of coastline.

To Mr Dominguez: congratulations on your 10-year service medal and thank you for all your work for our Central Coast family.

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