FDS AWARDS

Family Drug Support

2001 - NAB - Certificate of Commendation National Community Volunteer Awards.

2002 - Ted Noffs Awards - Organisational Excellence.

2003 - Australian College of Applied Psychology - Certificate of Commendation for training, supervision and placement of their students.

2007 - NSW Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Office - Achievement Award Ten Years Service to families and communities in NSW.

2009 - National Drug & Alcohol Awards - Excellence in Prevention and Community Education for Stepping Stones.

Tony Trimingham - FDS Founder & CEO

1999 - Alcohol & Drug Council of Australia – Australia Day Medal.

2000 – Compaq ‘Community Stars” – Selfless dedication to community work.

2001 – Australian Drug Foundation – Winner Overall Outstanding Individual or Organisational Contribution in the field of Alcohol and Drug Education.

2003 – Manly Drug Education and Counselling Service Valuable Contribution to the MDELL Board.

2004 – International Harm Reduction Association – National Rolleston Award.

2005 – Australian Government – Order of Australia Medal.

2005 - Australian Humanitarian Awards ‘Law, Public Office and Social Justice’

2008 - Prime Ministers Award for Outstanding Contribution in Drug & Alcohol Endeavours.

2010 - NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2010 - State Finalist.

Sandra Lines - Telephone and Volunteer Manager

2000 – Alcohol & Drug Council of Australia - Australia Day Award for Volunteering.

Jim Bright– Newcastle Volunteer

2010 Newcastle Community Volunteers Award – Outstanding Voluntary Service to the Newcastle Community.

Disability Support & Health Services