Naracoorte Lucindale Council, The Naracoorte News
Naracoorte’s very own community champion Senior Constable Chris Mailley has been honoured as South Australia’s 2025 Citizen of the Year.
Chris received the honour at the South Australian 2025 Citizen of the Year Awards ceremony held at Government House last week.
Naracoorte Lucindale Council nominated Senior Constable Mailley for the honour in the wake of him being recognised as a joint recipient of Naracoorte’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Award.
The awards are provided by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and administered by local government authorities throughout the state.
Senior Constable Mailley has made a profound impact in the fight against domestic violence by founding the Upper South East Domestic Abuse Program. Through community donations and fundraising, the initiative provides emergency financial support for victims, offering services such as accommodation, transport, and relocation assistance.
His work extends to preventative measures, including a youth respectful relationship program, ensuring a safer future for his community.
In honouring all recipients of this year’s Citizen of the Year Awards, Australia Day Council of South Australia CEO Jan Chorley said: “These individuals are selfless, resilient, and generous, enabling communities to be strengthened by their tireless efforts. They are unsung heroes in our community, reminding us of how good we can be when we’re at our best. I congratulate all award recipients for their extraordinary contributions to our state.”
This article appeared in The Naracoorte News.
