22 January 2026
By Louise Thomson
Support Group & Administration Coordinator
Communication from Support Groups was a daily highlight throughout 2025.
Requests for pins, wristbands, posters, flyers, brochures and bespoke items kept us busy, including standout requests for a caravan sign and a spinning wheel.
Around 40 groups sought Certificates of Currency for PLI, 60 accessed the complimentary polo shirt offer, and we handled daily enquiries on reimbursements, contact updates, and website changes.
Three Max Gardner Awards were presented, seven groups progressed projects through Community Grants, and webinars launched strongly with ongoing views via YouTube.
We welcomed six new Support Groups, supported creative ideas, speaker requests and website navigation, and saw strong uptake of online forms as 2026 Grant applications rolled in.
The dedication of our Support Group network continues to inspire us.
Thank you, and we look forward to working closely together in 2026.
