The Joy Noble Medal

Winner – Keith Clark

For more than 11 years, Keith Clark has supported thousands of South Australians as a Lifeline Crisis Supporter, providing compassionate, non-judgemental support to help-seekers during their most vulnerable moments.

Across thousands of hours of service, Keith has supported – and in many cases helped save – countless lives, resulting in long-term positive outcomes not only for individuals, but also for families and communities who would otherwise have experienced significant loss. His calm presence, empathy, and reliability consistently reflect the core values of Lifeline and the highest standards of crisis support.

Beyond frontline service, Keith is a Lifeline Student Mentor assisting new Crisis Supporters, offering guidance, reassurance, and encouragement as they build confidence and capability. Keith has also volunteered with the Aldgate Country Fire Service for over 30 years.

The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award

Winner – Sandi Elliot – In Home Hospice Care Inc.

Sandi Elliott is Manager at In Home Hospice Care Inc., a volunteer-led organisation established in Mount Gambier to provide essential in-home support for people facing life-limiting illnesses.

Sandi has recruited, trained, and mentored more than 55 volunteers, ensuring they are  well-prepared to provide compassionate and professional palliative care and emotional support for individuals and families across the lower southeast region.

She has established partnerships with local professionals and community services to enhance the care provided and developed caregiver education programs, equipping family members and informal carers with practical skills and emotional strategies to better support a loved one dying at home.

The Young Volunteer Award

Winner – Haylie Staunton

Haylie Staunton is an advocate for young people across South Australia and dedicates her time to creating exciting social and personal development opportunities for people living in regional communities.

Haylie is the Barossa Valley coordinator for ‘We Are Not Alone’, a movement connecting and amplifying the voices of youth with disability in regional Australia, and the regional engagement coordinator for the South Australian Youth Forum.

Her advocacy work has involved impactful meetings with government, politicians and changemakers in South Australia — ensuring the voices of young people and those in regional communities are heard.

‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award

Winner – Camden’s Food and Wellbeing Outreach Program

Camden’s Food and Wellbeing Outreach Program delivers compassionate, dignity-centred support to individuals and families experiencing deep social and economic disadvantage. Since 2017, the program has expanded to support 500 people each week across four council areas in South Australia, providing food security, personal care items, clothing and essential household goods.

For many participants, Camden volunteers are the only regular point of human contact, delivering both practical assistance and vital social connection.

At the heart of Camden is a dedicated team of 17 volunteers contributing approximately 200 hours each week across 6 days.

The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Winner – Gallagher Bassett South Australia

Gallagher Bassett South Australia is dedicated to delivering exceptional claims management solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.

Its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee plays a vital role in fostering a culture of giving back and making a positive impact across environmental protection and sustainability, health and wellbeing and support for the broader community.

Key projects undertaken in South Australia include:

Preparing more than 5,200 book packs for Raising Literacy Australia, donations which offer comfort, imagination and connection to children in out-of-home care.

Donation drives for organisations such as Scruffer Lovers, Purrfect Paws and Hutt Street Centre

Recycle for a Cause, raising more than $900 for Backpacks 4 SA Kids and Breakthrough Mental Health Research.