![Bernie Shakeshaft. Photo: Simon Scott Bernie Shakeshaft. Photo: Simon Scott](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/6vwjsNKWypZeVkMQsfcHaQ/6624d9c7-6229-4563-85f3-ae98e24ecfe4.jpg/r0_0_2828_4242_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Bernie Shakeshaft. Photo: Simon Scott
Ex-Gunnedah youth officer Bernie Shakeshaft has taken out the title of Australia's Local Hero.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
All articles from our website & app
The digital version of Today's Paper
Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox
Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia
All articles from the other in your area
The BackTrack Youth Works founder received the award at the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra on Saturday night.
He received the 2020 NSW Local Hero Award at the NSW Australian of the Year Awards in November.
Mr Shakeshaft dedicates his days to the BackTrack program, helping youth who have lost their way
Since the unique program was formed in 2016, he and his team have changed the lives of more than 1000 youth.