We are very excited and pleased to advise that a very special member of our Faith Community, St Anthony of Padua Toongabbie, has been recognised and honoured in the 2022 Australia Day awards.

Mrs Nola Buck MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

WELL DONE and well deserved NOLA

For service to people with disability, and to the community.

Ability Options

•  Board Director, 2002-2019.
•  Life Member.

Polio NSW

• Board Member, since 2011.
• President, 1992-1997.
• Public Officer, 2016-2020.
• Volunteer, 2004-2020.
• Host, International Conference, 1996.
• Co-Editor, Network News, since 2012.
• Life Member, 2005.

Chisholm Cottage (now managed by Sisters of Charity Outreach, now Open Support) 

• Committee Member, 1995-2006.
• Volunteer, 11 years.

Catholic Women's League

• Diocesan President, 1999-2003.
• Diocesan Vice President, 1997-1998.
• Diocesan Treasurer, 1994-1996.
• Branch President, 1991-1993.
• Branch Vice President, 1996-1998, and 2005-2006.
• Former State Delegate, New South Wales.
• Public Officer, Diocese of Parramatta, current.
• Life Member.

Other

• Life Member, People With Disability Australia.
• Former Volunteer, Walking with Refugees group.