Wyndham council has announced St John’s Ambulance volunteer Meesha Pujitha Gunawardena as the One Wyndham recipient for April.
Meesha has regularly volunteered with St John’s Ambulance, providing supportive healthcare in acute situations and calming patients during stressful situations.
In 2022, she received the St John’s Ambulance Wyndham division’s member of the year award.
Meesha has also been volunteering as a ward ambassador every week at the Monash Health Medical Centre and is currently completing a Master of Public Health towards working in public health and adovating for improved health outcomes for people in rural and remote areas and First Nations people.
Wyndham mayor Susan McIntyre said Meesha was a “positive influence” within the community.
“Meesha is an exemplary role model,” she said.
“Her passion to help others in the community is truly wonderful.
“Wyndham council thanks and appreciates the contribution Meesha makes to Wyndham and the wider community.”
One Wyndham recipients are residents aged between 12 and 25 years of age who contribute to the Wyndham community and are role models to other young people.
Winners receive a $300 gift voucher of their choice and other prizes.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services/awards-competitions/one-wyndham
