18th June 2010
Congratulations to Captain's Paul and Robbin Moulds, both appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday honours.
Paul and Robbin were recognised for their extraordinary committment and work in seeking to improve the circumstances and futures of disadvantaged and marginalised Australians, particularly young people. Paul and Robbin have been involved in this work their entire adult lives, more than 27 years!
Captain Paul Moulds is the Director of Oasis Youth Support Network – a Salvation Army network of services working with homeless youth in Sydney. Captain Robbin Moulds works closely with her husband and is also the Manager of Streetlevel – a community centre that welcomes and cares for homeless and disadvantaged people of all ages.
Speaking about the award, Captain Paul Moulds says they are both humbled to receive it and grateful that the importance of their work has been recognised: “Many people are still excluded from enjoying the opportunities Australia provides, and the most important remedy for this situation is having dedicated people working on the front lines of human need. I hope this award inspires other Australians to consider dedicating their lives to this cause.”
Thank you Australia for recognising our work in this way and we commit to keep working and serving with the hope that homelessness, poverty and injustice in our community will be finally overturned.”
Messages of support and congratulations can be sent to oasisysn@aue.salvationarmy.org or to PO Box 600 Darlinghurst NSW 1300.
7th June 2010
Each year, Cosmopolitan magazine celebrates inspirational women in the 'Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year' awards. The awards aim to recognise young women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in a range of categories, including the 'role model' category for which on of the Oasis staff has been nominated!
Kristie, 34, runs the Young Parents Program at Oasis. Kristie supports a number of homeless and disadvantaged young mums and dads with all aspects of their parenting and personal lives. Kristie's program not only teaches essential parenting skills, but also provides young parents with a group of friends to turn to for advice and support.
Check out Kristie's full profile here - http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/_profile_kristie_clifton.htm and VOTE to show your support.
Congratulations Kristie and GOOD LUCK!
