Coach went above and beyond to keep kids active
Callisthenics coach Kate Loveridge had to act quick to keep her students engaged and active during hard lockdown. Here’s how she did it.
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Daughter helps dad to walk once again
Spinal surgery left Robert Woodford wheelchair bound but thanks to his daughter’s sacrifices, he is now back on his feet.
Choir master: ‘It’s similar to taking drugs’
Singing with others can activate a person’s pleasure centre similar to taking drugs, says choir master Jacqueline Larsen, who created a way to share this experience with the world.
‘My sister truly is one in a million’
How the simple act of love and kindness from her sister changed the course of Sue Bennett’s year.
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500 names in less than a week
When Jane Harris moved into her new job, she made it her business to learn the names of all 500-odd locals, and stepped up their care during lockdown.
How saving lives can help win Olympic medals
The Australian Olympic Committee has joined our Thanks A Million: Pride of Australia campaign to honour workers within the Olympic family.
How a uni student makes 5000 meals a week for the needy
Alex Dekker has turned some of the darkest times of lockdown into something good and he plans on continuing just that.
Pharmacist’s free services helped the most vulnerable
TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist Irfran Hashmi put his community first during the height of the pandemic, delivering free services, including vaccinations.
The power of food relief charity
Foodbank is the largest food relief charity in Australia and responds to all national emergencies. Helen Bell tells of her role in 2020.
How two mums are changing how we access specialists
Freya Owen and Christy Hopwood are revolutionising how parents access specialists and help, while keeping usually high costs down.
On the rebound from lockdown
Sturt Sabres basketball coach Jeremy Ramintas was quickly on the rebound to help his young charges court success after COVID-19 fouled out initial plans.
How the elderly are staying connected using the net
Retired librarian Barbara Donelson is a firm believer you can learn new skills at any age, which is why she is helping older Victorians with their IT literacy.
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