Australia
November 5, 2025

ROMAC 2024-25 Volunteer Awards announced

ROMAC confirmed the recipients of the 2024–25 volunteer recognition awards.

Woman smiling with child

At its Annual General Meeting in Tweed Heads at the end of October, and at the Board meeting that followed in early November, the following awards were confirmed:

·     ROMAC Volunteer of the Year: Anita Robinson, Eastern Region Chair (pictured)

·     Medical Professional of the Year: PaediatricSurgeon Professor Roy Kimble, Queensland Children’s Hospital

·     ROMAC Benefactor of the Year: Rotary Club of Toowongfor their C. Burke Bequest donation

·     Benefactor of the Year – Lei Day Promotion:Rotary Club of Gregory Hills Next-Gen for its Lei Day donation

·     Life Recognition Award: Nominations have beenreceived, with awards to be confirmed at a later date

ROMAC affirms its volunteers as the lifeblood of our organisation as we continue to welcome children for treatment in both Australia and NewZealand. The vital logistical support and pastoral care our volunteer teams provide to families throughout their treatment journeys are ultimately what set ROMAC apart.

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