Now in its 18th Year, Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards honours and recognises the enormous contribution that everyday Mums make in shaping Australia’s future through nurturing children.
Manisha Amin, Barnardos Australia Marketing & Fundraising Director, said Barnardos Australia was proud to welcome two high profile mothers like Kerryn and Jackie to the Awards.
“Each year, Barnardos Australia recognises and rewards inspirational mothers in our community through Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards.
“This Mother’s Day Barnardos Australia wants to celebrate these families and the mothers who make homesthat children can belong to,” Amin said.
Professor Phelps said the role of mothers, whether biological or not, in children’s lives is fundamental to notonly their development but remain a lifelong influence.
“Mothers are so special because they are the first point of reference for a child, and remain one of our mostpowerful influences.
“However, not all children are fortunate enough to have love and care from their biological mother. Strong and positive mothering helps children to become confident and independent adults,” Phelps said.
As Australia’s leading child welfare charity, Barnardos knows that if a child’s developmental needs for attachment and emotional growth are not met in the first three years of their lives, these children may be damaged for life.
Kerryn and Jackie join other high profile Barnardos Mother of Year Ambassadors including Noni Hazlehurst,Damien Leith, Natarsha Belling, Lisa Wilkinson and Dr Ginni Mansberg.
To nominate or vote for a mum today for the 2013 Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards, visit
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