Local achievements 

Staff member Peter Hodkinson launches his first children's book

Congratulations to one of our amazing supporters

The Koonung community would like to acknowledge and congratulate David Winter of BreadStreet Bakery on being awarded an OAM, The King's Birthday 2023 Honours List.   Koonung has been a been a regular recipient of David's generosity and we are delighted that David's commitment and dedication to many community  . 

Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division - Mr David Winter

For service to the community of Mont Albert, and Surrey Hills. 

Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills 

• Vice President, current. 

• President, 2015-2016.

• Charter Member, since 2004. 

• Coordinator, First Friday Dinners, since 2004. 

• Former Coordinator, soup kitchen volunteers, seven years. 

• Fundraiser, Umoja, Tanzanian fund, since c2012. 

• Paul Harris Recognition with five sapphires 

Community 

• Board Member, Alkira Foundation, 2016-2023. 

• Donor, Collingwood Soup Van, St Vincent de Paul Society, 15 years. 

• Sponsor/Donor, various local schools, charities and sporting clubs, since 2002. 

• President, Mont Albert Village Traders Association, 2004-2016, 2022-2023. 

• Foster parent, Berry Street. 

• Coordinator and Founder, Whitehorse Meals on Wheels, 2020-2021. 

• Major Fundraiser, Helen Vale Foundation (School of Total Education), 1980-1995. Professional 

• Founder, Bread Street Bakery, since 2002. 

• Management/Consultancy work, food industry, 45 years.

• Managing Director and Franchise Founder, Old Style Bread, (later Brumbys), 1980- 1984. • Board Member, Franchisors Association of Australia, 1982-1984. 

• Board Member, Victorian Association of Bakers, 1980-1983. 

• Board Member, Queensland Bread Manufacturers, 1984. 

Awards and Recognition include: 

• Citizen of the Year, City of Whitehorse, 2021.