Ms Hana Hallak received the Australian Corrections Medal for her tireless service helping parolees reintegrate into the community, announced on Australia Day on Thursday 26 January.
Ms Hallak has been involved in community engagement in her role in Parole for more than 17 years and is well recognised and loved in the community.
Her pioneering work involved connecting with offenders and their families as well as playing a vital role consulting on various committees aimed at improving overall service delivery and solving problems. This included the committees of Islamic welfare agencies, drug and alcohol services, and domestic violence committees.
“I am honoured to be extending AFIC’s heartiest congratulations to Ms Hana Hallak for being awarded the prestigious Corrective Services Medal on Australia Day, for her services to Corrective Services,” said AFIC President Dr Rateb Jneid.
“During her 17-year-service, Ms Hallak came to be much respected and appreciated in the community as she worked to promote awareness and quell misunderstandings. She is a model of community and public service who is a most worthy recipient of this medal.” He further added.
“Her experience and insights are highly valued and I’m sure she will continue to produce amazing results,” Dr Jneid concluded.
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