Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) staff have once again demonstrated their commitment to supporting less advantaged communities through their long-standing initiative, ‘Reaching Out Beyond Our Community’.
This initiative began in 2009 and has seen GLCH staff voluntarily donate tens of thousands of dollars to Australian and overseas charities, including East Gippsland Friends of Timor-Leste (EGFTL) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
In July 2024, Marnie Graham from GLCH visited Timor Leste with Bruce and Eileen Hurley from the Rotary Club of Lakes Entrance. Bruce Hurley, a current GLCH board director and former chief executive officer, joined the visit to support projects in Baguia, Manatuto, and Soibada, where EGFTL is active.
During their visit, the team engaged in several activities, including:
– Attending a local primary school’s mid-year concert.
– Visiting high schools in surrounding villages to assist with the ‘Days for Girls’ menstruation program and distribute school supplies.
– Providing medical supplies, including stethoscopes and BP monitors, to local medical centres.
– Meeting with local artisans and supporting their handcrafts initiatives.
Marnie expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to support the Timor Leste community and highlighted the importance of continued support from GLCH staff and the broader community.
