A year 11 student’s volunteering experience at HammondCare made her realise she wanted to continue giving to the aged care sector. Alana Leahy, a 16-year-old Sydney high school student, needed to complete her hours for the gold Duke of Edinburgh ...
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Volunteer recognised for bringing the ‘magic’ of music into aged care homes
Brisbane-based and dedicated volunteer Jeanette Ayre has been honoured with a place on the Queen's Birthday awards list this year. The Order of Australia Medal is well deserved as she's devoted over 40 years of her life to volunteering within ...
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Hospitals and healthcare services are becoming more appreciative of the work done by unpaid workers and find it is rewarding for all involved, writes Mardi Chapman. A nationwide army of hospital volunteers has chosen to step out of the kitchen, ...
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