RETRAVISION'S MOTHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Gold Coast Region - 2003
Hon. Peter Beattie & Ma
AUSTRALIA'S
BIGGEST HERO
2003
While others her age are kicking back, relaxing, Neroli Endacott (59) has filled her days for the past decade, loving and caring for damaged, abused and neglected children, for the Department of Families, Gold Coast.
Publicly honoured by the Minister of Families, Hon Judy Spence: "Neroli epitomises everything we look for in a Foster Carer and as a Parent"
Awards of recognition from the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon John Howard - 2001, 100 Years - 100 Heroes, '2003 AWARDS': Hon Peter Beattie, Retravision Mother of the Year, Australia's Biggest Hero - National Magazine, "TV WEEK", nominated: Gold Coast Honours Award 2003, Gold Coast Australia Day Award - 2004
Just a few of the accolades that Ma has been awarded. Humbly, Ma says: "I accept these honours, not for myself but on behalf of ALL Caregivers around Australia that deserve to be recognised for their efforts in keeping children safe, secure and loved - unconditionally - until they return to their parents".
NEROLI ENDACOTT
Foster Mum Extraordinaire
MA ~ OUR HERO!
