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Men’s Group – My New Adventure

January 28, 2015July 4, 2016 Brettmen's group, volunteer0 comment

As many of you know I volunteer for Alzheimers Australia to raise awareness for the disease in the community. I am also pleased to announce that I am also volunteering at my Dad’s Memory Support Unit (Care Facility) in a ‘hands on’ capacity as a co-ordinator of the ‘Men’s Group’ . I am really excited to be working with men with dementia and especially in a field that needs developing. It is so much different to sales, yet rewarding in a completely different way. I am looking at ways to…

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People Power Stirring the Pot – SA Premier Under Heat

January 8, 2015September 11, 2016 Brettemergency services levy, facebook, premier, volunteer, weatherill0 comment

I recently posted a letter on Facebook in regard to the Emergency Services Levy that in simple terms means volunteers have to ‘pay to volunteer’ to protect us. ( which is wrong on so many levels) . I then sent that letter on to the Heavy Hitters of Emergency Services and hoped they could make a difference with it. I am pleased to see that on page 5 of today’s Advertiser that ” people power” is starting to stir and some ‘heat'( excuse the pun) is being put on the…

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SA Fire Heroes – Save the Day and Shouldn’t Pay

January 8, 2015September 11, 2016 Brettemergency services levy, fire, fire heroes, SA, volunteer0 comment

Following is a letter I wrote to the SA Emergency Services re: Volunteers having to pay the ESL (Emergency Services Levy). I am writing today to acknowledge the efforts of the amazing men & women in our emergency services, and in particular the wonderful contribution of the volunteers. These volunteers who ‘have the public’s back’ while we sleep or go about our daily lives, are protecting us and our properties 24/7. It is very comforting to know that we have these guardian angels ready to spring into action the instant their…

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I’ve Joined The Fight – Alzheimers Australia

June 9, 2014July 6, 2016 Brettalzheimers australia, dementia, volunteer0 comment

I’ve Joined The Fight!……. Just wanted to let everyone know that I have joined AA… (Alzheimers Australia that is, not Alcoholics Anonymous) My volunteer role is to create awareness in the community by sharing our family journey to the public as my Dad battles with dementia…as it happens!. My aim is to share our highs and lows, help and educate other families who are impacted by the disease, and be a voice for the aged community. Fact #1 – 332,000 people are living with dementia in Australia Fact #2 –…