Community
17 April, 2024
TDHS night of nights
THE efforts and dedication of Timboon and District Healthcare Service (TDHS) staff members were recognised at the annual Heart of TDHS Staff and Volunteer Awards.
On the night, a number of awards were presented which included:
Length of Service Award;
Heart of TDHS Volunteer Award; and
Heart of TDHS ICARE Dr Peter Fox Staff Award.
TDHS chief executive officer Gary Castledine emphasised the importance of the night, acknowledging the work TDHS staff and volunteers do.
“This awards night is a very special opportunity to bring the whole team together giving us, the executive team and the board, the opportunity to show our appreciation for their efforts,” he said.
“The nature of the awards is that every employee is eligible.
“It is a true sign of respect for the important role that every department and their members make to the successful running of TDHS.”
The TDHS Length of Service Awards saw 14 recipients with a collective 265 years commended.
Awards were presented to:
10-years – Sharon Bourke, Katrina Currell, Sharon Shanahan and Andrea Stewart.
15-years – Kathy Blake, Jodie Couch, Katherine Gorringe, Kristen Hain, Kasey McGlade, Karen Kennett and Erin White.
40-years – Anne McMeel, Amanda Nash and Margaret Tesselaar.
The Heart of TDHS Volunteer Award is for the most outstanding service as a volunteer, who is nominated by their peers for going above and beyond their duty as a volunteer.
This year’s winner was Meals on Wheels volunteer couple Monica and Rod Easterbrook.
They were nominated because of their compassion through kindness, caring and regularly volunteering outside the rostered shifts.
Hotel services and social support assistant Tina Hrebenyuk received the ICARE Dr Peter Fox Staff Award.
The award was named after Dr Peter Fox, who served the community for more than 50 years.
Dr Fox’s children, Dr Jane Fox AM and John Fox, were in attendance to present the special award.
Ms Hrebenyuk was nominated for displaying the TDHS values, including her positive, kind and caring nature towards all staff and consumers.
Mr Castledine said it “takes the whole team to make it work”.
“So, while tonight is about individuals who have excelled, none of their achievements are possible without the combined efforts of all of our TDHS staff,” he said.
“(It’s) a night to celebrate the achievements of those who have been nominated, to acknowledge the extraordinary service of some of our team and above all to have an enjoyable time with your ‘colleagues’.”
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