North West News

BERNIE SHAKESHAFT NAMED LOCAL HERO

Armidale’s Bernie Shakeshaft has been named the 2020 Local Hero, at the New South Wales Australian of the Year Awards.

Since founding BackTrack Youth Works over a decade ago, Mr. Shakeshaft has transformed the lives of more than 1000 vulnerable young people.

The judges described the 52-year-old’s work as “life-changing and inspiring”.

(VISION ONLY)

text will be replaced

Related Articles

Back to top button