Doncare acknowledged for commitment to the community

For 49 years, Doncare has been supporting vulnerable families and individuals in Melbourne’s Inner East through the provision of personalised support services. Since its inception in 1969, the organisation has evolved from a small counselling service to supporting thousands of people a year.

Doncare’s Board and staff were thrilled to be presented with a Business Excellence Award at the 2018 the Manningham Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner. Our staff and volunteers are immensely proud to have received this recognition for our contribution to the Manningham community.

Congratulations to all the finalists, in particular to Phillip Webb Real Estate for winning the prestigious Business Of The Year Award. Thank you to the Manningham Business Network committee, judges, Doncare's mentor, David Grieve and sponsors Hudson Bond, Rotary Club of Manningham, Doncaster East & Templestowe Village Community Bank Branches, Doncaster Volkswagen, Costanzo Lawyers and Challenge To Lead. The event is a fantastic forum to celebrate the achievements and success of the diverse range of businesses in the Manningham community.

CEO, Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP accepts Business Excellence Award from Kevin O’Donnell, Rotary Club of Doncaster Challenge to Lead Programme.

Doncare would also ike to congratulate iMatter volunteer, Elizabeth Muscat who was nominated for the "Young Achiever of the Year". In her role as an iMatter Leader, Elizabeth hosts workshops in schools and sporting clubs equipping and empowering teens to navigate healthy relationships.