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Recognition for Far West dementia and palliative care volunteers

  • by Maria Lopez
  • February 9, 2017

On February 9th on a sweltering 43 degree in Broken Hill,  Kevin Humphries MP, Member for Barwon presented a number of volunteer awards.

Included in those awards were commendations to the Broken Hill Health Service’s Dementia and Palliative Care Service Volunteers, in appreciation of their dedication and valuable contribution to patient care in their volunteer role.

Pictured from the left: Melissa Cumming Director Cancer & Palliative Care Services FWLHD, Mary Leehane Manager Volunteer Services FWLHD, volunteers Pat, Leslie, Faye, Sam, Claire, Sue and Di, and Kevin Humphries MP (far right).

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