National Volunteer Week morning tea celebrates Doncare’s 50th Anniversary and unites past and present volunteers.

The theme for National Volunteer Week is 'Making the World of Difference' and that is certainly true of the thousands of volunteers who have dedicated their time to Doncare over the last 50 years. As part of Doncare's 50th Anniversary celebrations, the organisation hosted a morning tea at the Manningham Function Centre. The event attracted over 280 past and present volunteers and celebrated their contribution to their community.

Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria addressed the audience, as well as Doncare's Patron, 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty. Doncare CEO, Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP spoke of the value of volunteering and the vital partnerships that enable Doncare to continue it's important work in the community.

CEO Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP together with Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria presented two special awards to two volunteers who had been nominated by their peers as being particularly dedicated and deserving of the title of ‘Doncare Volunteers of the Year 2019’. The Mayor of Manningham, Cr Paula Piccinini and Doreen Stoves AM PSM presented 40, 30, 20, 10 & 5 year Volunteer Service Certificates to 44 recipients. Read more….