Tag: Red Cross
Southend Red Cross celebration
THE generosity of the Southend community was officially recognised this week when its Red Cross branch marked its 50th anniversary.
The 14 members raised a...
Aged residents provide woollen garments to refugees
RESIDENTS of a Millicent aged care facility are not letting age stop them from helping those in need.
Woollen garments knitted at Boneham Aged Care...
Younger generation encouraged to join volunteer organisation
RED Cross Limestone Coast has called for new volunteers to step forward, with regional manager David Walshaw revealing the average age of current members...
Red Cross volunteer celebrates years of experience
SERVING Red Cross clients for two decades, Mount Gambier volunteer Barry Shephard has seen first-hand the difference volunteering makes.
Joining the organisation as a driver,...
Handymen help around the home
RETIREE Shirley Stanley was pleased to recently receive the first home handyman service provided by the Red Cross in Millicent.
The service was undertaken with...
Lions Club gives senior residents extra helping hand
THE Red Cross has launched a new home help program in Millicent with the local Lions Club, donating $200 to the initiative.
Red Cross Limestone...
Wattle Range residents spread festive cheer
WATTLE Range communities are proving 'tis the season to be jolly as residents continue to spread the festive cheer in the lead-up to Chritstmas...
Red Cross mentor initiative on horizon for South East
A NUMBER of mentoring programs will soon be offered by the Australian Red Cross Limestone Coast to locals who have repeated contact with the...
Community volunteers selfless actions celebrated
LIMESTONE COAST volunteer carers were recognised by a South East retirement village this week, celebrating their selfless actions within the community.
Senior residents at Eureka...
Donor receives ‘legend’ status
PENOLA resident Bill Cheers has been dubbed a "bloody legend" by the Red Cross after recently donating blood for the 50th time.
Almost 150,000 Australians...
Remembering the fallen
A VETERANS wall of remembrance has been established at the Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League and will be formally dedicated on Anzac...
Duo dedicated to region
COMMITTED community members Keith and Dorrie Bennier have dedicated their lives to the region through tireless volunteering efforts over their outstanding 60 years of...