Volunteers were awarded for five, 10 and 15 years of service. And an outstanding 40 years of volunteering was awarded to Val Albert.

East Grampians Health Service chief executive Andrew Freeman congratulated all award recipients.

"Our volunteers are an integral part of our EGHS community and we have missed them very much this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions," he said.

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"The volunteers work across a variety of areas of the health service, including the EGHS Auxiliary, Residents' Support Group, Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary, Willaura

"Congratulations to all our long service award recipients, particularly Val Albert, who has volunteered at Willaura Healthcare and with the Willaura Auxiliary for 40 years.

"We can't wait to welcome you all back as soon as it's safe to do so."

Awards presented:

40 Years: Val Albert

15 years: Michelle Brady, Kate Connellan, Annie Gellert, David Haddow, Gwen Haddow, Therese Jess, Margie Kilpatrick, Bev McRae, Bernie Perovich.

10 years: Marilyn Fisher, Cheryl Hurnall, Mieke Hunt, Pam Kaczynski, Jan Pope, Maureen Smart, Judy Wohlers.

5 years: Meredith Barr, Denise Calvert, Chris Clayton, Chris Doak, Anne Hedgeland, Heather Hevey, Lorraine Keith, Daphne Lewis, Rodney McClurg, Carole McGregor, Ross McGregor, Di Pickering, Margaret Spong, Mary Stapleton, Elaine Thornbury, Christine Van Straaten.

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