The ongoing efforts of the David Wirrpunda Foundation in its inaugural year have been formally recognised with a FESA Community Safety Award.
The ongoing efforts of the David Wirrpunda Foundation in its inaugural year have been formally recognised with a FESA Community Safety Award.Initially nominated by Merveen Cross, Senior Community Safety Officer, the Foundation has been awarded for its work with FESA’s (Fire & Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia) Juvenile and Family Fire Awareness program.Having also enjoyed a terrific season on-field with the West Coast Eagles, Wirrpunda drafted the services of teammates Ashley Sampi and Jeremy Humm, and Foundation trainee Lauren Seelander, to take part in the production of a DVD to target juveniles and families at risk. Each talent spoke of their experiences with a strong focus on the negatives of firelighting.The Foundation also supported an activity for “Preventing Deliberately Lit Fires” at September’s Majarrka Festival in Fitzroy Crossing in the State’s north-west.Representatives from the Foundation will return to the north-west from Monday with a visit to Roebourne and its indigenous communities.The David Wirrpunda Foundation, proudly supported by Woodside, was launched in February with its offices at Subiaco Oval unveiled in July.
West Coast Eagles premiership stars Glen Jakovich and David Hart will next week visit Broome as part of a promotional trip, courtesy of Foster’s Australia.
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