We are closed on 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan 2024. From 27-29 Dec, we will deliver limited essential transport for medical appointments to pick up medications, & urgent requests for essential groceries. We will be available on 1800 781 033 to take your bookings for transport. Our accounts team will take a short break from 25 Dec-1 Jan & unable to take your payments. Normal service resumes on 1 Jan 2024.
We are closed on 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan 2024. From 27-29 Dec, we will deliver limited essential transport for medical appointments to pick up medications, & urgent requests for essential groceries. We will be available on 1800 781 033 to take your bookings for transport. Our accounts team will take a short break from 25 Dec-1 Jan & unable to take your payments. Normal service resumes on 1 Jan 2024.
Helping his community wherever he can
From an early age, Norm Bradshaw began helping his local community. His father set an example to him and his siblings to help people whenever he could and that has been his life interest.
At a volunteer celebration held in Queenstown by Community Transport Services Tasmania (CTST), Norm was recognised for giving 10 years of service to CTST and importantly, his community.
Norm joined CTST in 2012 as a volunteer driver in Queenstown. For the past 10 years, he has been transporting community members to medical appointments in the north, northwest, and south, as well as trips locally to the shops and social outings.
“I’m a community-spirited person. Our family has been. We’ve been in business for nearly 90 years and during that time Dad set a terrific example to my siblings to never forget someone worse off than you are,” Norm said.
“I want to help someone who needs help, and you find the tools to do that. CTST was one of those tools.”
“I like to help our community wherever I can.”
Among the highlights during Norm’s 10 years volunteering with CTST, were the camaraderie with other drivers, and talking with passengers.
“I took the role very seriously as we’ve got other people’s lives in our hands,” Norm said.
In late 2022, Norm decided to step back from volunteering.
“Norm has done an exemplary job in supporting his community through volunteering, and particularly driving for his community while volunteering with us,” said Lyndon Stevenson, CEO of CTST.
“Norm is a great ambassador for volunteering. His dedication to helping others and being safety focused at all times is to be commended.
“I wish Norm all the best in his retirement and thank him for his service.”
At the volunteer recognition event, CTST volunteer Terry Shea, was also acknowledged for 10 years of service.
“CTST is very grateful to the service that Norm, Terry, and all the volunteers on the west coast have given to CTST. Without them, we would not be able to help our consumers get to medical appointments, or get about in their local community,” Lyndon said.
