TEHREE GORDON OAM
Tehree has had an amazing life so far, from fostering over 56 children with her husband Hamish to rescuing Koala's, dingos and all other kinds of wildlife.
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Tehree has a passion for helping disadvantaged and special needs adults and children.
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Sanctury
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Owner and Director, since 1975
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Housed and cared for large numbers of Australian native animals
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Regularly hosts people with a disability, special needs, the frail or the aged, dementia
patients, and disadvantaged youth.
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Foster carer, caring for 56 children over approximately 30 years.
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First female in Australia to hold an office & compliance position in the Rural City of Bellarine & the City of Queenscliff borough in the 1970s.
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Other service includes:
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Ambassador, Harmony Day, 2006 and media spokesperson, 2005.
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Ambassador, Mountain to Mouth Event, Geelong, 2016.
Awards and recognition includes:
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Lifetime Achievement Award, Volunteering Victoria, 2017.
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Pride of Australia (Environment) Award, Victoria, 2012.
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Shining World Compassion Award, 2009.
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Lifetime Achievement Award, Coast Care, 2004.
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Senior Australian of the Year, 2004.
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Senior Australian of the Year, Victoria, 2003.
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Tattersall's Enterprise And Achievement Award, February 2003 and Annual Enterprise
and Achievement Award, 2003.
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Centenary Medal, 2003.
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Recipient of Award from the Turkish Assembly for caring for children and working with
people.