This episode brings together three long-serving Friends of Hospice volunteers, Wendy Cook, Glenys Holyman, and Margaret McMaster, to reflect on decades of fundraising, community support, and practical help for GV Hospice. Their conversation shows how volunteer effort has not only raised substantial funds, but also built awareness of the service across the wider Shepparton community.
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Annie Jorgensen – Host
Annie has worked at GV Hospice for 8 years, taking on the role of Clinical Manager & Quality Coordinator almost 4 years ago.
Annie is an outstanding clinical leader, combining excellent clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centred practice. Annie oversees the multidisciplinary teams at GV Hospice; her leadership driving innovation and service excellence, ensuring care is delivered with empathy, respect, and care.
Friends of Hospice members – Guest
The Friends of Hospice compromise members of the community who conduct regular fundraising activities including the well-known Tea and Harmony event. These long standing supporters have been in operation since 1992.
Wendy, former Coordinator has been involved with the Friends since their introduction and has only recent retired from the Committee in 2025.
Glenys joined the Friends in 2002 just before their first Garden Bus trip event which has been a long standing fundraising event which continues with the next trip taking place in October 2026.
Marg joined the Friends in 2007 after looking for a way to support the GV Hospice service. She has been a key organizer of many catering events that the Friends have supported including the Annual General Meeting.