The SACOSS Board may from time to time award Honorary Life Membership to a member to recognise their exceptional contribution to SACOSS, and an outstanding contribution to addressing poverty, equity and justice.
A candidate for Life Membership must have been a financial Member of SACOSS for at least 5 years and have made a very significant contribution in terms of time, effort and commitment, leadership and extraordinary service in support of SACOSS.
A significant contribution is one which results in SACOSS making substantial and positive progress towards addressing poverty, injustice and inequity, and which demonstrates a strong commitment that is above and beyond their professional role.
Candidates must additionally meet one of the following criteria:
- Minimum five years of service on the SACOSS Board, Policy Council or committee;
- Minimum five years of service as a SACOSS volunteer/supporter/staff;
Or a combination of the above, at the discretion of the SACOSS Board.
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Mr Phillip Beddall |
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Mr Harvey Brown |
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Mr Brian Butler |
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Prof Ed Carson |
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Mr Kym Davey |
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Mr Michael Dawson |
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Ms Marj Ellis |
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Ms Colleen Fitzpatrick |
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Ms Gael Fraser |
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Mr Leigh Garrett |
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Miss Daphne Gum MBE OAM |
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Mr Peter Hall |
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Ms Sheila Hall AM |
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Ms Christine Halsey |
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Mr Mark Henley |
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Mr Simon Kneebone |
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Ms Wendy Malycha |
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Ms Margaret McKenzie |
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Ms Joy Noble |
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Ms Louise Portway |
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Mr Lange Powell |
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Ms Ruth Prescott |
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Mr Simon Schrapel |
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Ms Pam Simmons |
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Mr Brian Ward |
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Mr Mark Waters |
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Hon Andrew BC Wilson AM |
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Mr Ian Yates AM |
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SACOSS was saddened at the loss of Life Member Mr Michael Wooley on 2 May 2013. He was a proud member and supporter of SACOSS and served on the SACOSS Executive for several years and regularly participated in other committees and activities auspiced by SACOSS. Michael was also awarded Honorary Life Membership of Novita Children’s Services at their 2004 Annual General Meeting in recognition of his services to that organisation. You can read more on Michael's contribution to the disability sector in South Australia on the Novita website by clicking here. SACOSS was saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member Dr Judith Roberts AO on 16 February 2015. Judith was a strong supporter of SACOSS and her involvement with our organisation continued up until very recently before her death. Judith was on the SACOSS Executive Committee for 5 years in the early 1980s, and was President in 1983. She also represented SACOSS on the ACOSS Board, and served on a range of Committees. She was a passionate and hardworking member of the community services sector and a strong supporter of SACOSS. In 2014 Judith said: SACOSS was saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member Mrs Grethe Brown after a long battle with cancer on 7 June 2016. Along with her husband Harvey, Grethe spent many, many years volunteering for SACOSS. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and those closest to her. |