Citizen of the Year Donna Cavanagh reveals her personal struggles and motivation to help others

Published: Jan. 27, 2023, 3:05 a.m.

b'Ipswich Citizen of the Year Donna Cavanagh describes the moment hearing her name announced at this year\\u2019s awards. In this episode Donna reveals what influences and events shaped the woman she is today and explains the incredible daily commitment to help those doing it tough in our local community. This includes the pressures brought on by the current cost of living and punishingly low vacancy rates for those trying to find a place to rent.\\nPublished: 27 January 2023.\\nMusic: www.purple-planet.com\\nImage: Donna Cavanagh receiving Citizen of the Year Award from Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)\\nContact Donna: 0413 457 867\\nHelping Support Minds Facebook: http://bit.ly/3WPBodW\\nMore on award recipients: http://bit.ly/3j57vse\\nIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/\\nIpswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7\\nResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH\\nCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY\\nCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV\\nShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/\\nIpswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/\\nDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/\\nIpswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/\\nStudio 188: www.studio188.com.au/\\nNicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/\\nPicture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/'