Judy Hicks

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Judy Hicks who was nominated in the 2024 Maitland Local Woman of the Year Awards. Judy Hicks is a long‑time member of the Rotary Club of East Maitland having served as Club President, Board member, hosting Rotary Youth Exchange students and volunteered in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Cambodia, utilising her nursing skills. Ten years ago Judy began Wesley Women's Shed providing re-usable sanitary packs for disadvantaged women and girls both locally and overseas as well as knitting beanies for premature babies, toys for children and polar fleece blankets for the homeless. Judy has also volunteered for school canteens, P&C's, Brownie and Guide Leader, Maitland and District Garden Club. At the Uniting Church East Maitland Judy supports local disadvantaged people by cooking meals, and providing catering services for church and community functions. Judy is a quiet achiever, the first to chip in and help clean up, she works quietly in the background never expecting accolades or recognition. Thank you, Judy, for your dedication to the community of Maitland.