Queensland’s Top Mum
On Wednesday April 19 Acting Sergeant Sharon MacRae from Logan District was awarded Barnardos’ Queensland Mother of the Year at an awards ceremony at Parliament House in Brisbane.
Sharon was nominated by her daughter Amanda at the last minute. Amanda wrote an in-depth letter to the board regarding how her mother inspired her by joining the Queensland Police Service in 2008 dedicating her days to making a difference, particularly with juveniles in the community and then taking on the role of a single mother after her husband had died in 2011.
Predominately working in the Logan Central area during her nine year career with the Queensland Police Service, Sharon’s driving passion is working with juveniles. She is currently working within the Logan District Crime Prevention Unit where she and her team work to raise awareness regarding domestic violence, personal and property safety.
As winner of the Queensland award, Sharon will travel to Sydney for the ceremony for the national title of Barnardo’s Mother of the Year which will be held on May 11.
Acting Sergeant Sharon MacRae with her daughter Amanda and Barnados host Josh Holt
