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Celebrities

Many well-known personalities representing a variety of industries have been generous enough to add their names to our valued group of 'celebrity supporters'.

Barnardos has been fortunate in that these individuals, busy as they are, have donated their time to give their endorsement to our various campaigns and appeals to raise funds to maintain our welfare services and programs.

Some have been judges, comperes or ambassadors associated with the Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards (BAMYA). Others have appeared on television, radio and newspapers advertisements, raising the profile of Barnardos nationally. Some have helped by generating awareness and appearing at special events and fund-raisers held in support of Barnardos.

One thing our 'celebrity supporters' all have in common is a genuine love and concern for the well-being of all children in our community, and in particular children who are less fortunate than others.

These children, through no fault of their own, find themselves in an environment where they may be at risk of abuse or neglect, or where they cannot grow and develop as other children do. Children whom Barnardos aims to help, both now and in the future.

So we would like to say a heartfelt thank-you to all Barnardos 'celebrity supporters'. We could not have achieved all that we have without your generous commitment.

Barnardos Celebrity Honour Roll

	Monica Trapaga Presenter and performer Currently on 'Better Homes and Gardens', various TV commercials, jazz singer and a presenter on the Disney Channel. Monica has had a long association with Barnardos as an Ambassador for the Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards. She has generously taken on the role of Host at a number of the Awards national Presentation Functions. She is the mother of two herself and the welfare of children is not a topic Monica takes lightly.
	Paul Mercurio Actor/Performer Paul Mercurio is renowned for his lead role in Strictly Ballroom in 1991 and his many acting achievements along with his recent appearance on a new lifestyle program 'Body and Soul'. Paul has been a BAMYA Ambassador since the Awards inception in 1996 and he has been a member of the official judging panel each year. As a respected Australian father of three Paul has contributed enormously in many ways to the work of Barnardos by giving his public endorsement.
	Jimmy Barnes Singer Jimmy Barnes, one of Australia's best known performing Dads, took time out from launching his new album 'Raw' in November 2001 to endorse Barnardos' Christmas Appeal 2001.
	Hazel Hawke Hazel is a keen long time supporter of Barnardos with a particular concern and association with Drug Programs to help rehabilitate those affected by substance abuse. Hazel has also been a BAMYA Ambassador since 1996 and endorsed Barnardos Christmas Appeal in 1996 and our recent Bequest campaign.
	Noni Hazlehurst Better Homes & Gardens & Play School Presenter and actress Noni Hazlehurst jointly endorsed the Barnardos Christmas Appeal with Hazel Hawke in 1996. Noni joined Barnardos in promoting the Kids Working for Kids program.
	Johanna Griggs Channel 7 Sports/Lifestyle Presenter In spite of an increasing heavy schedule, Johanna continues to be a long time supporter of Barnardos which includes endorsement of the May Appeal 1999 and 2002. She is also a regular visitor to Barnardos Centres and has been an Ambassador for BAMYA since 1998. Johanna gave a sincere and heartfelt speech in support of Barnardos at the 2002 BAMYA national presentation event.
	Alyssa-Jane Cook Actress Alyssa-Jane has supported Barnardos in the role of Ambassador for Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards (BAMYA) for the past few years. Whilst working on network 7's 'Home and Away', Alyssa-Jane took time out to launch the 2002 Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards and also attended the national presentation event where she gave a moving performance of the song 'My Angel' which was co-written by one of the Finalists' nominators.
	Debra Lawrence and Dennis Coard Actors/Performers Debra has appeared recently on Blue Heelers and in theatre productions in Melbourne. For seven years, Debra and Dennis' roles as foster parents on network 7's 'Home & Away' left lasting impressions in the hearts of all Australians and led to Debra's endorsement of Barnardos' Foster programs. Debra and Dennis have also been BAMYA Ambassadors for many years and have attended many of the Awards associated functions.
	Kate Ritchie Actress Network 7 - 'Home and Away' Kate's role as Sally on 'Home & Away' spans 15 years. Kate has also been a BAMYA Ambassador and member of the Awards official judging panel for a number of years. She brings a young persons perspective to the Awards, offering ideas and opinions gained from her own experiences and from her role as a foster child in 'Home & Away'.
	John Jarratt Actor/Performer/TV Presenter John Jarratt joined with Noni Hazlehurst to promote the Christmas Appeal in 1996 and 1997. John can now be seen on Channel Nine's McLeod's Daughters.
	Andrew Ettingshausen TV Presenter /Australian Rugby League representative 'Escape with ET' Channel Nine & Foxtel Andrew supported Barnardos' Christmas Appeal 1998 and the May Appeal in 1999 through TV, Radio and Print Community Service Announcements, encouraging donations to help disadvantaged children. Andrew is a respected television presenter, Australian Rugby League representative and father.
	Louise Sauvage Professional Athlete A three time Australian Paralympian and dual Australian Olympic representative, Louise has won a total of 9 gold and 2 silver Paralympic medals and 2 Olympic gold medals along with Commonwealth Games silver. She has won the prestigious Boston Marathon on four occasions. Louise endorsed Barnardos Christmas Appeal 2000 to raise funds for severely disadvantaged children. Louise also donated a signed 'Mum' Beanie Bear and copy of her Autobiography 'Louise Sauvage - My Story' to be auctioned at the 2002 Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards.
	Peter Corbett Winner of Big Brother 2002 Peter Corbett, winner of Big Brother 2002, one the hearts of Aussie viewers with his devotion to his family, brother Tom and sister Meg. Peter supported the whole family after the tragic death of his parents when he was only 19. Peter’s strong family ethic led him support Barnardos’ "Reality TV" campaign for their Christmas Appeal 2002. Peter continues to work actively on behalf of Barnardos at every opportunity.