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Marg Frankland: One big happy family is how aged care volunteer Marg Frankland describes her involvement at Benalla Health.

It has been two years since Marg saw an advertisement calling for volunteers and she has never looked back.

“I volunteer each Wednesday and we have a group of 10 clients who come in and we have coffee, we go through the daily papers and chat about what is happening in Benalla and also around the world,” she said.

“We might do a spot of gardening and have our discussion groups.

“We also go to Bingo and on day trips and out for lunch.”

Marg said the program offered by Benalla Health was inclusive to all residents.

“Some of our aged care clients are in wheelchairs and some are more mobile, the program covers everyone,” she said.

“The bus can pick them up or they can make their own way.

“I have worked in aged care all my life and I find this such a rewarding experience volunteering each week.”

Marg said the feedback from clients at Benalla Health had been amazing.

“It really is one big happy family here,” she said.

“Everyone involved benefits from this program, from the volunteers to the clients, everyone is happy, and I absolutely love being part of it, I would recommend this to anyone.”

Interested in learning more or wanting to volunteer with us?

Please phone the Volunteer Coordinator on (03) 5761 2294.

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Benalla and District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary