Spotlight on Colin Dennison OAM
A valued RACT member since 1958, Colin’s story epitomises trust, community and unwavering support.
After passing his driving test and buying a Morris Minor, Colin joined RACT in 1958. “Wages back then were only about £4.10, but as soon as I saved up enough money, I joined.” This decision proved invaluable when his Morris Minor broke down in Bellerive. “I couldn’t move it, so I called RACT. The patrolman happened to be the same man who taught me to drive.”
Colin’s recollections paint a picture of a simpler Hobart. From leisurely strolls to town for Saturday pictures to treasured drives with his father to the north-west, Colin’s journey unfolded amid a changing city. Life took a poignant turn when his late wife needed treatment in Melbourne. “I hadn’t booked an airfare in over 15 years. At my age, you get out of touch with how things work, but RACT took care of everything, from the flights to the accommodation. They even arranged a wheelchair for my wife at the airport.”
After six decades of membership, Colin can’t imagine a Tasmania without RACT. “If they weren’t here, it would be something I’d rather not imagine. There’s nothing else that can replace what they offer, and they’ve been very good to me over the years. RACT is looking after the motoring public. That’s what they’ve always been about.”
You can read Colin's full story and view the video here.