19 March 2024

Stacy Jacobs

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Stacy Jacobs, who was highly commended in the 2024 Maitland Local Woman of the Year Awards. Stacy's focus is supporting young people in our community. Stacy's works with many organisations and schools in the region to provide young people with experiences that they may otherwise miss. For many years Stacy has provided free driving lessons assisting more than 100 young people to get their Ps. More than 10 years ago Stacy started a free formal clothing collection for students in years 10 and 12 that has grown in popularity and is now online. Stacy provides low-cost mental health first aid courses in schools and the community and is working with East Maitland Rotary Club to add to this work in 2024. Stacy also manages a small library in Rutherford that distributes free books. Stacy is a member, board member or life member of Maitland Basketball Association, PCYC Cessnock, Family and Community Services Cessnock, East Maitland Rotary and is on the NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. Thank you Stacy for your dedication to the community of Maitland.