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GOLD COAST AWARDS 2026
Gold Coast Australian of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards.
Do you know an outstanding Gold Coaster who inspires others and makes a difference? Someone who is a local role model creating positive change in our community? Every year the City of Gold Coast recognises and awards those helping to build a stronger, more connected community. Those who go above and beyond in their work or service, and who are champions in their own way, making a lasting impact on those around them.
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Video features of local people from our archives.
Damien Rider - Child Abuse Awareness Week
Here is a recap of a week with Damien and the many challenges and triumphs. The purpose of the Child Abuse Awareness Week was to create a strong community awareness, and a movement to inspire and support others giving them a voice to help transform their lives against and beyond child abuse.
Video by @goldcoastcommunitytv
Suzi Dent
Changing the world one pair of shoes at a time! We caught up with Mrs Earth Australia 2017 Finalist Suzi Dent who is fervently promoting the charity Soles 4 Souls Australia asking people to donate their unwanted or excess shoes to people in need by dropping off their shoes at Bartercard SGC and Bartercard Gold Coast or any of 35 Bartercard offices around Australia.
Video by @goldcoastcommunitytv
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