Chen Ling was named "community hero". (photo from the Daily Telegraph)
According to the Daily Telegraph, a Chinese-American female doctor in (North Turramurra), North Turamura, Sydney, has won the New State Women of the year Award, (NSW Women of the Year Awards)., according to the Daily Telegraph.
General practitioner (GP), community leader Chen Ling (Leng Tan), was named "community hero (Community Hero)". In addition to treating and saving people, she also serves as chairman of several organizations, including founding director and honorary chairman of the Chinese Service Society (Chinese Australian Services Society). Chen Ling has always led the Chinese Service Society to work for the welfare of the people.
Singapore-born Chen Ling said that although he has lived in Australia for 40 years, he is sometimes regarded as a new immigrant. "there are a lot of discrimination and difficulties here, even though I am Australian like everyone else." "this is a problem we often face," she said.
Chen Ling has been tirelessly providing family day care, home care and disability services for children, families and 80-90-year-olds. "it made me feel the importance of my work."
"my late father used to encourage me to give back to society. Once you have established such an idea, you will continue to work for it. "
"as a general practitioner, I come into contact with people in various professions. I'm in a good position, but there are still a lot of vulnerable people. It can help us to live in a good society and all are equal. "
At present, Chen Ling has retired from his professional posts, but does not intend to stop. "I can't quit the rest of the work. I have to keep working."
Referring to Chen Ling's experience, Pan Nanhong, executive director of the Chinese Service Society, said: "actually, Dr. Chen did not intend to participate in this selection until I told her that it was not only your personal honor, but also the honor of all the people in the Asian community. It was in recognition of their contribution to the community that she agreed to participate in the nomination. "
A member of the organization also recalled that at that time an old woman heard Chen Ling's story deeply moved. After learning that Chen Ling participated in the "community hero," even if the old man would not use his mobile phone to vote on the Internet, he asked the member to act on his behalf, and said, "such a hero belonging to the Chinese community, I must support it, and I will ask my family to vote for her."
The Chinese Service also said Chen Ling's award was not only a recognition of the government's many years of dedication, but also a result of the active support of community members to express their views.
In addition, (West Pymble Public School) headmaster Wilson (Bronwyn Wilson), also from Sydney's north shore, won the New State Women of the year Award, the local woman of the year named Ku-ring-gai.
Wilson, who has been principal for 15 years, has "consistently performed well in improving students' learning opportunities" and "firmly committed to motivating his staff to become outstanding and keep up with the current pace of research." Constantly update your knowledge about the way children learn, "for which they are honored."