# Hunter Volunteer of the Year awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hunter-volunteer-of-the-year-awards
> Updated: 2026-10-24T18:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Hunter Volunteer of the Year awards have recognized different community contributors in New South Wales. 

Fourteen-year-old Indi Charlesworth was named the Hunter Young Volunteer of the Year for her work with the Last Stop Donkey Program. Her contributions include assisting with veterinary procedures, livestock handling, and paddock management for rescued donkeys. 

Deb Rowe, a former New South Wales Police sergeant, was awarded the Hunter Volunteer of the Year. Her service includes work with the Australian Red Cross, Hunter Restorative Community, Kwila Community Based Rehab, and the LIVEfree Project, focusing on breakfast programs and addiction support.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Deb Rowe named Hunter Volunteer of the Year

Retired NSW Police sergeant Deb Rowe has been named Hunter Volunteer of the Year for her community support work.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deb-rowe-named-hunter-volunteer-of-the-year

### 2026-10-20: Indi Charlesworth named Hunter Young Volunteer of the Year

Indi Charlesworth, 14, has been named Hunter Young Volunteer of the Year for her work with the Last Stop Donkey Program in Singleton.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indi-charlesworth-named-hunter-young-volunteer-of-the-year

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Cite as: Hunter Volunteer of the Year awards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hunter-volunteer-of-the-year-awards