Carole Levy
The crew from Bethany Community Support has long had plans to unearth Geelong’s unsung heroes – and the digging starts this Monday when this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards competition is launched.
The competition encourages primary school children to enter their superhero submission by writing a story or poem, drawing pictures, using photographs or uploading a video to describe their special person.
Bethany Group chief executive Grant Boyd says that the competition is a platform for everyday heroes to be acknowledged publicly – where acts of kindness and bravery from individuals are celebrated.
“This includes neighbours, health care workers, coaches … and mums, dads and grandparents, who have all had to exert super powers to survive a year like no other,” Grant explains.
“Children’s lives have also changed, with learning from home, and restrictions from normal activities and seeing friends and broader family members. The awards allow them to reflect on the meaningful relationships they have.”
Children can nominate them in one of two categories:
1. Family and friends
Children can nominate people in this category who are relatives or friends that positively impact their lives.
2. Teachers, coaches and community
Children can nominate influential teachers, sporting coaches or community leaders who they personally know and admire.
A winner will be announced for each category, as well as an overall winner from all entries who will be named Geelong Superhero of the Year.
To ensure entries are judged fairly, nominations will be segmented into three groups: Prep and Grade 1; Grades 2, 3 and 4; and Grades 5 and 6.
Bethany Superhero Award winners will win some fantastic cash prizes, as well as prize contributions from the Adventure Park, Sea all Dolphins Swim and Dizzy Toys.
Bethany Community Support would like to thank major partners Humans in Geelong, Bendigo Bank, Geelong Connected Communities, Rotary Club of Geelong, and Geelong Football Club for their support.
The competition closes on Friday, September 18.
Details: www.bethany.org.au/2020-bethany-superhero-awards-competition/
BETHANY AND COVID-19
The Bethany COVID-19 Support Line has been established to support people living in the Geelong and Warrnambool areas. You can call for free support with issues such as:
• Anxiety and stress impacting upon individuals, couples, children and families
• Financial stress and wellbeing including provision of emergency financial relief
• Parenting
• Relationship issues
• Social isolation
• Gambling-related harm
Bethany COVID-19 Support Line counsellors will listen to you, provide support, advice and helpful strategies as well as guide you to other services that might be useful for your particular situation. It’s completely okay to call – no problem is too big or small.
For more information visit www.bethany.org.au/bethany-covid-19-support-line/
