"This organisation exemplifies exceptional dedication and innovation in empowering individuals with disabilities through job training and employment opportunities... by operating a flagship café where individuals can receive comprehensive training and gradually transition to new environments and tasks."

"Providing access for youth to engage in water sports, predominantly sailing, without the huge financial barriers through fundraising, leadership and parent helpers."

"They brought the entire community together with their full month Taylor Swift theme, menu, competitions, and events."

"This amazing community market often partners with the local council to deliver community events... [they also] provide entertainment at the markets each month... to support local businesses by providing a marketplace for young entrepreneurs and start-ups."

"The club has taken on more junior golfers than ever with several clinics running weekly under the guidance of their pro golfer, Mitchell Harry... [he has] encouraged many golfers to take that next step from social golf to playing more advanced comps."

"The focus of this wonderful pharmacy is the customer. Sylvana and her staff are welcoming to all and provide a most outstanding service... the lengths they go to to solve difficult issues, finding medications when there is a shortage and even providing first aid to those in need."

"They go well beyond for the kids and big kids... Pokemon days, beyblade tournaments and handball games. Plus a huge anime community that know the Abbotsford suburb because of them."

"In essence, Beauty on First is not just a beauty salon; it's a cherished part of the community that goes above and beyond to ensure that every customer feels valued, pampered, and appreciated. Under Lisa's leadership, it continues to set the standard for exceptional customer service in Rodd Point and beyond."

"Dock Dental was established with a vision of changing the perspective of a dental visit... Modern decor, natural light and a non-typical layout make it an amazing experience... [they make] sure the kids get motivated from the beginning of their dental journey... to change the perception of painful dental visits to one people look forward to.

"Always putting customers first starting from the eye examination, to helping customers choose suitable eyewear that fits them and suits them, to advising on the most suitable type of lenses... Follow up calls are made after customer purchase to make sure they are satisfied with their purchase."

"Currently, Dr John Kyneur has 39 years of Chiropractic service... His depth of knowledge and his genius is demonstrated in his diagnosis and treatments successes for myself and others... He has a lovely warm and caring nature and is available several times during the week."

"Caroline... is engaged with each and every one no matter their age or ability... Goes above and beyond what she would need to do, she even picked me up one day when I got stuck walking in the rain to my session... Oz Fitbodz is also about community and providing support and encouragement linking women to one another."

"Tax App goes above and beyond for clients by reframing the traditional accountant for their clients by meeting clients on any weekday... providing free and reliable tax information to community."

"Commitment to accommodating various dietary restrictions and allergies shows flexibility but also our genuine care for our customer's well-being and satisfaction."

"The staff are friendly and are always happy to order things in if it is unavailable. Very nice people."

"After discovering a used needle in the street, we have implemented the community collection of sharps so that no one should ever touch a used syringe, no questions asked... have a community wheelchair, knee rollator, rollator and crutches to reduce landfill.... [and] separate our rubbish into recycling, confidential and waste."

"Waste is majorly reduced in Glaze Galleria as many household objects are re-used and recycled to make patterns or to be used within day-to-day operations of the business."

"Both State and Federal Governments are promoting the uptake of electric vehicles as part of their efforts to meet climate change targets. There are particular challenges for apartment residents in being able to access charging facilities so the Community Association has developed a website to provide residents with a range of EV related information."

"Canada Bay Zero Carbon Community are a group of volunteers passionate about achieving zero carbon emissions in the City of Canada Bay... through educating residents about solar power and electrification of homes... Specifically, on March 5 2024, they ran a workshop called Electrify Everything with the assistance of Council."

"CABCB is an educational and lobby group. It seeks to increase community understanding of the problem of climate change and the need to reduce emissions and increase the use of renewable energy... to influence federal, state and local governments to do more to mitigate the problem."

"Inner West Community Energy educate the community through solar information nights by promoting the benefits of solar power. These events also involve a Q&A where attendees can ask an installer questions about their own situation."

"Rhodes Community Garden cares for the native garden on public land, outside of the garden, including growing the native seedlings for the area when needed. They recently supported Council in rescuing a sugarbag bee hive and are now the official carers of the bee colony."