Dr Felix Ho first Australian Volunteer of the Year

Last week Australia celebrated the contributions volunteers do for their communities through National Volunteer Week.

This year Volunteering Australia launched the Australian Volunteer of the Year award, giving the inaugural award to Dr Felix Ho from the Northern Territory.

Dr Ho has volunteered more than 800 hours with St John Ambulance, supporting more than 2500 young people as the National Youth Officer.

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Produced By: Kate Lyons-Dawson

Featured In Story: Dr Felix Ho – National Youth Officer, St John’s Ambulance and Australian Volunteer of the Year Winner

First aired on The Wire, Friday 29 May 2026