Sandy Rogers from Tweed Heads is the 2025 NSW Community Hero, recognised for her inspirational charity work and decades-long service to her local community.
Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the NSW Community Hero Award was presented as part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards and shines a light on the accomplishments of an extraordinary woman who works tirelessly to contribute to the prosperity of those in her local community.
“Sandy has dedicated her life to helping others and improving the lives of children with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families,” Mr Provest said.
“For 43 years Sandy has been an integral part of Kids in Need – a charity which fundraises to support those needing essential equipment or treatment. Sandy was moved to support people with disabilities after her son, born with cerebral palsy and other major health issues, sadly passed away at just 10 years old.
“Sandy is currently the Vice President of Kids in Need and works tirelessly to help children with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families.
“In honour of personal loss of close family members and friends, Sandy also founded the Tweed branch of CanAssist, a charity providing financial support to cancer patients.
“Sandy is a truly remarkable woman who has faced profound loss in her life but she has used her experience to make a difference in the lives of others in similar circumstances.
“Through her charity work, Sandy has helped countless children, families, cancer patients and their loved ones and on behalf of the Tweed, I thank Sandy for everything she does to assist the local community.
“Congratulations Sandy on being named the 2025 NSW Community Hero – this recognition is truly deserved and you are an inspiration to not just the Tweed community, but the whole of NSW.”