“The Shed’s a part of my life’’
Jack and George, Volunteer Banyule Men’s Shed Supervisor Every weekday morning at 11am, you’ll find Jack and George, Volunteer Banyule Men’s Shed Supervisors, opening the doors to the Shed in…
Our Stories
“I didn’t ‘volunteer’ as such for these roles, they just ‘fell upon’ me. I really enjoy what I do.”
Roslyn, Diabetes Support Group Convenor and Community Participation Committee member. Roslyn has been volunteering in the community in a variety of capacities for over 20 years. “I didn’t realise at…
“It’s great to help people that need support at this time in their lives.”
3081 Angels – our amazing army of local volunteers 3081 Angels is a volunteer run, partnership between Banyule Community Health and Rosanna Baptist Church, which collects quality, preloved baby and…
“It’s great to see people build their confidence and skills as they learn new things.”
Yuki, Buna Reserve Community Garden Volunteer Coordinator. Buna Reserve Community Garden, located on Buna Street in West Heidelberg, has 12 regular members who help look after the garden and grow…
“I wouldn’t be where I am without your calls.”
Elizabeth, Peer Connection Volunteer. Every Friday afternoon, Peer Connection volunteer Elizabeth, helps people struggling with their gambling. Elizabeth, along with 7 other amazing and dedicated Peer Connection volunteers, spends time…
“Wednesday is always a good day.”
Richard, WHCL Volunteer Family Lawyer. When most people reach a certain age, they start planning their retirement – but not West Heidelberg Community Legal Service (WHCLS) Volunteer Family Lawyer, Richard.…
This National Volunteer Week 2020 (18 – 24 May) we embrace the theme “Changing Communities. Changing Lives”.
Although we can’t gather to celebrate and thank our 160+ Banyule Community Health volunteers as we normally would, we want to let all our volunteers know we really appreciate their…
People with Lived Experience… improve services.
Volunteering with the Peer Connection telephone support service, Shayne had an idea that came to life with support from Banyule Community Health. Soon enough he was working as a plumber…
People darning socks
I wasted too many years to drug addiction. When I started my recovery my instincts were to erase that experience from my memory. I felt broken. The shame and disappointment…
Independent living at home
I was seeing a physiotherapist before I saw Amanda, my complex care manager but I stopped because I thought I didn’t need to go anymore. Maybe I was too quick…
Supporting independent living
I like working with Adam. He’s quite a character, a proud Scotsman who grew up in Glasgow playing soccer with his six brothers. I think his overall passion for life…
Providing carer support for families
When I first met Eva, she just needed someone to listen as she talked through her situation and reflected on how her past carer experiences were impacting on her. As…