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Joint Vision's January 2026 Moving Forward announcement recognised Renee Waters and Emma Fares for their generosity, character and community connections.
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January 22, 2026
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Community news from January 2026. Joint Vision's Moving Forward initiative announced Renee Waters and Emma Fares as Illawarra Champions, with an invitation for them and their guests to the Hawks v Wildcats game on 31 January 2026.
Renee Waters
Renee was nominated by her mum, Kim. A member of the Illawarra Star Strikers tenpin bowling team, Renee was recognised for her encouragement of teammates, willingness to help and involvement in her community.
Her nomination celebrated the contribution she makes to the people around her, on and off the bowling lanes.
Emma Fares
Emma was nominated by her husband, Tim. Her nomination recognised her compassion, commitment to family and the care she continued to show others.
The invitation acknowledged the qualities her family and community value in her.
Moving Forward
The initiative recognises people whose generosity and strength of character make a difference in the Illawarra.
Read about Moving Forward and the Champions recognised in December 2025.
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