Anglicare Southern Queensland Cultural Support Worker Russell Bennet has received the Youth Participation Award at the 2023 Queensland Child Protection Week awards for the Gubbi Gubbi program, which provides practical and therapeutic benefits to young people who have experienced trauma
Anglicare SQ Cultural Support Worker, Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka and Kullilli man, Russell Bennet has played a huge role in the conservation of native macadamia trees in the Gympie Region. The Walk with the Wild Macadamias Track officially opened last month. Located in the Amamoor Valley, the track is open for everyone and will help the track walkers learn all about macadamias and their importance. Russell is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the bush and native Australian species, educating young people about culture, bush tucker and conservation