by Paul Mracek | Jun 29, 2023 | Announcements, Uncategorized
Letter from Victorian Governor We have received a very warm and supportive letter from our Chief Patron – The Governor of Victoria – as part of her farewell to the role, and thanking all Honorary Justices for the time they volunteer in supporting the...
by Paul Mracek | Jun 25, 2023 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Mr Terence McKay OAM BJ JP FRVAHJ Region: City & Northen (Melbourne)Appointed BJ JP: 2003 / 2001Retired: My Story After a lengthy selection process, at the age of twenty, I became one of (if not) the youngest appointees to the Honorary Probation Officer role in...
by Paul Mracek | Jun 25, 2023 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons
Ms Sue Crawford OAM BJ (Retired) JP Region: Outer Eastern Honorary Justice Group Inc. (Ringwood)Appointed BJ JP: 1995 / 1990Retired: BJ 2021 My Story I firmly believe the example demonstrated to me by my parents is the basis for my commitment to my community. ...
by Paul Mracek | Sep 11, 2022 | Announcements, Uncategorized
It is with sadness that we have all heard of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. There has been a number of things that have been happening since the announcement and as the RVAHJ is an organisation with Royal Patronage we are of course expected to follow...
by Paul Mracek | Aug 21, 2022 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Ms Nenia Tavrou OAM JP FRVAHJ Region: Moonee Valley Appointed JP: 15 April 2008RVAHJ: Moonee Ponds DSS My Story I was appointed as a Justice of the Peace on 15th April 2008. Originally something I had never previously considered; it was my work colleagues that kept...
by Paul Mracek | Jul 16, 2022 | 40, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Mr Robert Williams JP BJ (Retired) FRVAHJ Region: City & Northern BranchAppointed JP: 1977Appointed BJ: 1983RVAHJ: Caroline Springs My Story What does one do to be useful when you have plenty of time and want to take on community work that brings great...
by Paul Mracek | Jul 16, 2022 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Mr Trevor Aust OAM JP FRVAHJ Region: Sunraysia Branch Appointed JP: 14 Dec 1993RVAHJ: Mildura My Story How more Australian can one be with the surname Aust and the initials TAA? Born, bred, and educated in South Australia I joined the Commonwealth Bank of Australia...
by Paul Mracek | Jul 16, 2022 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Mr Robert Charles Bolch OAM JP FRVAHJ Region: Mornington Peninsular Branch Appointed JP: 9 Aug 2004Appointed JP Qld: 16 Jan 1997RVAHJ: Frankston, Greater Dandenong My Story I should preface my story by telling you that I am also a Queensland Justice of the Peace ...
by Paul Mracek | Jul 15, 2022 | Australian Honours, Honourable Persons, Life Members
Mr John Duscher OAM BJ JP FRVAHJ Region: South Gippsland Appointed JP: 19 June 1990Appointed BJ: 12 May 2000RVAHJ: Wonthaggi My Story I have been honoured to have had the opportunity of serving as a volunteer JP since 1990 and as a BJ since 2000, two distinctive...
by Paul Mracek | Feb 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Department of Justice are recruiting JPs for Frankston and LaTrobe Local Government Areas. This first stage is a series of online information sessions. Please share with anyone who may be interested: https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/…/become-a-justice-of… To...
