[Precede] Shock was a common reaction among those Hume and Whittlesea residents whose selfless devotion to their community and also the emergency services were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Terence McKay from Gladstone Park was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community through his work as a grief counsellor, bail justice, community guardian and probation officer.
He has an extensive list of both community and professional services and said it was “honour” to have his work recognised.
“I never would have anticipated at any time along the way that I’d be recognised for this sort of award for doing what I do,” Mr McKay said.
“I think so many people would and could do what I do if they had the level of family support and encouragement that I’ve had, you can do a lot of good.”
