HKH Pink Ladies and Men Volunteer Auxiliary AGM Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s volunteers came together recently for their Annual General Meeting families in need.
where a number of Pink Ladies and Men were recognised for their long service to the hospital. Long-serving volunteer Helen Henderson (pictured) received an award for her 40 years of service to the hospital. Helen assists with the flower trolley, but spent many years raising funds for the auxiliary. The full list of recipients is featured to the right (See inset) The AGM also farewelled much-loved volunteers Gwen Moore, Patricia Totman, Estelle Jeffreys, and Michael Rhys who after decades of service to the hospital are now enjoying a well-earned break. Support Services Manager Marie Perkins thanked the volunteers on behalf of the hospital for their invaluable contribution. “During these past months I have conducted two orientations resulting in 17 new volunteers working across the hospital in areas including patient feeding, patient companion, pastoral care, mental health, community health, the florist shop, the Bernard Curran Unit and the transit lounge,” Marie said. “I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new volunteers. I hope you have settled in and been well received by our current volunteer and hospital workforce. “To our existing members, your smiles, friendship, dedication and commitment to share your time and your talents say a lot about you as human beings. No matter where you volunteer you are part of this hospital’s community and we value your contribution.” The Auxiliary donated $2000 to the hospital’s Samaritan Fund, which assists patients and their
President Brian Minnett thanked the retiring members, Estelle Jeffreys and Marje Mullaney for their service to the Auxiliary Committee and welcomed new members Maria Favara, Jacqueline MacRitchie and Margaret Pile
Time in service 25 years Joy Turner and Marcia Wood 20 years Margaret Terry 15 years Mal Barratt and Gary Horvai 5 years
Doris Buzinskas, Graham Lloyd. Anne Rayment, Helen Seally, Virginie Norgate, Beryl Simpson, Amanda Illingworth, Margaret Green, Janelle Bruce, Sandara O’Donoghue, Joan Robertson and Hilda Dorn
Nominations for Child WELLBEING AND PROTECTION AWARDS OPEN When Kerry Gwynne of Dalwood
appreciation for the work you do, it is a great feeling. Kerry encouraged those thinking of nominating someone for an award in 2019 to do so. “Working in child protection and support can be quite emotionally demanding and stressful, so these kinds of events are really important for morale,” she said. Nominations are now open and close on Friday August 2. For more information, head to the intranet.
Spilstead Service accepted a Child Wellbeing and Protection Award last year, she was thrilled. The service took out the service category of the 2018 awards as well as the Overall Child Wellbeing and Child Protection Award. Kerry said it was a great chance for staff to see the hard work and passion of the staff in the field,” she said.
“To have your peers and management show their
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