Peer Support Officer Awards Nomination

(including the Olga Wilson Annual Award)

Part One – PSO Nomination details
Title: / PSO First names: / PSO Surname:
Payroll/Volunteer Id: / Rank/Position:
Unit: / Area: / Region: Please select:Far NorthernNorthernCentralNorth CoastBrisbaneSouth EasternSouth Western
Address:
Email: / Phone:
Part Two – Nominating officer details
I endorse that the information provided is correct and complete:
Name:Date: Signed:
Position: Region: Please select:Far NorthernNorthernCentralNorth CoastBrisbaneSouth EasternSouth Western
Phone: Email:
Part Three – Nomination statement
Detail how the nominee has met the eligibility criteria (maximum 250 words):
(Please attach separate page if necessary)
Part Four – Support for nomination
Name: Position:
Phone: Email:
Name: Position:
Phone: Email:
Name: Position:
Phone: Email:
VITAL – Administrative use only:
Date nomination received:
Length of Service as Peer Support Officer: from to
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OLGA WILSON ANNUAL AWARD
for QFES PEER SUPPORT OFFICERS

Introduction

In appreciation of Ms Olga Wilson who bequeathed a sum of money to assist firefighters and their families in times of need, these awards are named in her honour.

The challenging nature of an emergency responder’s role can take an emotional toll on the wellbeing of personnel. In recognition of the need to support all QFES staff and volunteers, the VITAL SupportNetwork established a range of support services available to all staff, volunteers and family members.

An important role within the support network is the Peer Support program, in which Peer Support Officers (PSOs) offer individual support for their work colleagues, conduct informal group support sessions, facilitate educational presentations, participate in on-call support for critical incident response and management, and refer members to the counsellor network if required. The PSOs volunteer themselves for the role and many QFES members contact the PSOs for assistance in dealing with work related or personal issues.

QFES acknowledges the valuable contribution of the PSOs with an annual Award to recognise PSOs who provide outstanding service and support to QFES members and their families in times of difficulty.

Criteria

  • Nominations are for peer support work provided during 2016.
  • Nominations must be received through a QFES member (PSO self-nomination is not accepted)
  • The PSO has demonstrated a high degree of resource and devotion to duty in a particular situation to ensure the wellbeing of QFES members, or in the exemplary discharge of special duties above and beyond the normal role of a PSO.

Nomination process

  • Consider the criteria to ensure the nomination is suitable.
  • Complete the Award for Peer Support Officers Nomination Form and provide a nomination statement which outlines the details of the nominee’s contribution.
  • Provide evidence of the PSOs demonstration of a high degree of resource and devotion to duty in a particular situation.
  • Explain succinctly how QFES members and their families have benefited from the support of the PSO.
  • Explain how the PSO has provided support for members that is both reactive to member’s distress and/or proactive in promoting psychological health and early detection of problems.
  • Include details of a referee who can provide additional advice on the nomination, if required.
  • All nominations are to be submitted by 31 January 2017to:

The Co-ordinator of Peer Support Programs
Fire & Emergency Services Support Network
Mail Cluster 4.8 – Level 1 Block B, Emergency Services Complex, Kedron (Internal mail)
or Email:

Or Fax: (07) 3247 8150

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PSO Award Selection process

  • The Fire and Emergency Service Support Network (FESSN) team will review all nominations and provide recommendations to the Commissioner QFES for endorsement.
  • Selection will be based on the PSOs provision of contextually relevant support.

Interviews may be required to provide further information – please ensure referee contact details are listed on the nomination form

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