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The Red Cross Meals on Wheels program began in 1963, after Brantford, Ontario, resident Elsie Matthews approached her local Red Cross with the idea. Elsie had witnessed a programme while travelling in England, where nutritious meals were delivered to seniors in their homes, and she believed a similar programme would be a great value to her ...
She was mayor from 1962 to 1963, the first woman to hold that position. A left-leaning councillor, she campaigned for a trained social worker for the area, the establishment of Meals on Wheels, kindergartens, a local library, a sewerage authority, a spastic centre and elderly citizens' club. She was also a strong supporter of increased federal ...
Beginning in 1961, she was president and organiser of the Launceston Red Cross Meals on Wheels for ten years. During this time, she was also Northern Regional President of the Australian Red Cross Society of Tasmania Division (1965–1968). From 1964 to 1971, she joined the State Executive of the Tasmanian Division of the Miss Australia Quest.
For service to the community through Meals on Wheels Gloria Edith Mangan: For service to judo Zelma Coralie Manning: For service to the community, particularly through the Australian Red Cross Society Clive Hunter Mansell: For service to people with intellectual disabilities Garth Lawrence Mansfield: For service to church music Alexander ...
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New Zealand Red Cross or Rīpeka Whero Aotearoa is a humanitarian organisation, which has more than 9,000 members and volunteers. [1] In New Zealand, Red Cross delivers core community services, such as Meals on Wheels, refugee re-settlement services, first aid courses, and emergency management operations.
For service to the community, particularly through Meals on Wheels Bob Natoli: For service to the Italian community Bruce Arthur Neal: For service to pipe band music Anthony John Nesbit: For service to the community Zillah Lola Norrak: For service to the community Alan Joseph Norvill: For service to hospital administration and to the community
For service to the community of Hamilton as a volunteer with local charities including the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and veterans organisations. The late John Andrew Blanch: For service to people with visual impairments through the Victorian Association for the Blind and the Victorian Blinded Soldiers' Association, and to the community.