09/08/2026
Ruth Dircks OAM was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Dungog and all who met her. Her involvement and commitment to Dungog High School, science teaching in Australia more broadly, our town and surrounding communities was enormous. It covered areas in science, environment and the arts.
The community is raising funds to install a public seat in Dungog, which will give people a place to contemplate Ruth and her legacy.
Please support the fundraiser to install a memorial seat in Jubilee Park as a place where people can reflect and remember her.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-seat-for-ruth-dircks