I rise to make mention of a Colac resident, Sue Hester, who was recently awarded
the volunteer involvement award at the Brumby Labor government 2008 sport and
recreation awards. After being diagnosed with a rare disability at the age of
25, Sue Hester began volunteering as a netball umpire, coach and committee
member. Today Sue Hester manages the Colac Access for All Abilities netball
competition, which offers people with a disability a chance to be social, be
active and to develop sporting skills. Awards such as these are just recognition
for people like Sue Hester whose ongoing efforts are vital to the health of
people with a disability and crucial to the survival of local sporting clubs. I
would like to congratulate Ms Hester on this wonderful achievement.