NameThez HamiltonDescriptionTeresita ‘Thez’ Hamilton has volunteered tirelessly to support not only her own Filipino community members in Townsville and North Queensland but also the wider multicultural community through her voluntary work across multiple organisations.
This proud grandmother of five was born in the Philippines before moving to Townsville in 1983 and is a four-time president and the first life member of the Filipino Australian Affiliation of North Queensland (FAANQ), tirelessly helping and supporting migrant families using her own lived experience.
Mrs Hamilton has also volunteered with Triple T community radio station as a Filipino presenter on the International Sunday program for nearly 30 years, while also participating in fundraising activities for the station.
She is also heavily involved in the Holy Spirit Parish and volunteers for the Salvation Army and Mission to Seafarers.
In addition to formal voluntary work, Mrs Hamilton assists new arrivals to Townsville, providing a friendly face and warm welcome while migrants find their feet in their new community.
Thez Hamilton was Townsville City Council Female Senior of the Year in 2023.
