It is with great sadness that we report the death in hospital on 7 August 2008 of Maria Mackell, the Association's much loved Carer Support Coordinator.
"You extended a caring hand, and made a difference to so many."
Our sincere sympathy goes to Roger, Hillier and Austin.
(Added 24 August 2008)
Judy Fullston joined us in April to assist Maria Mackell with the Carer Support Program until the end of June 2008, although in the light of Maria's illness and subsequent death she will be with us for a longer period.
Judy has worked in the Community Welfare area for over twenty years. She co-ordinated a Dementia Program throughout Far North Queensland for seven years before moving to NSW in 2006. Prior to this she was working for the Queensland Dept of Health as well as working 12 hours a week as a Welfare Officer for the Queensland Huntington's Disease Association. Other fields in which she has worked are as a Correctional Counsellor, a Community Development role in the drug and alcohol field as well as in Aged Care and Mental Health fields. Judy has written more in the latest newsletter.
(Added 24 August 2008)
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