Judy Tatow has been a tireless community worker in the Rockhampton area for many years and was Rockhampton's Citizen of the Year in 2004. She helped establish the Tarumbal Kindergarten and Preschool and has acted as a support officer at the Rockhampton Base Hospital for Indigenous patients experiencing difficulties being separated from family and community . For may years, Tatow has been the coordinator for Anglicare Central Queensland's Winnaburra Aboriginal and Islander Outreach Services and continues to be involved with many community organisations such as the Darumbal Community Youth Service, the All Blacks Sports Club and many others. She has always encouraged both young and old to learn the rich and varied history of their ancestors.