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Giving their all to help others in community

Jack Groves, Laura Fazey, Jim Freeman and John Laurence.

MANDURAH boasts seven of the 75 nominees in the Volunteering WA Volunteering of the Year Awards. more »

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Bras support Bali ‘Girls’

Such support... Sue Gillam surrounded by donated bras.

BRAS can be supportive, pretty or functional and have proved to be uplifting for a Mandurah mother grieving a lost son. more »

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Awards recognise supportive workers

National Disability Services WA State Manager Terry Simpson with Australian Disability Enterprises finalist Aaron Searle.

MANDURAH resident Aaron Searle was recognised at last month’s 2012 Disability Support Worker Awards for his work as a skills trainer at Interwork in Mandurah, an organisation that helps people increase their employment skills. more »

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Kimberley top of the trainees

KIMBERLEY Biggs, of Pinjarra, is taking care of business after receiving Challenger Institute of Technology’s 2011 Trainee of the Year award. more »

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Local doctors awarded for long service

FOUR local doctors received awards in the Rural Health West Doctors Service Awards. more »

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Seniors give cycling a spin with club

Mandurah Over 55s Cycle Club members Billie Gibson, Mel Tadier (back), John Bowles and Dick Turner.

WHILE a 70km bike ride would seem daunting for most people, many seniors regularly embark on challenging courses throughout the Peel region with the Mandurah Over 55s Cycle Club. more »

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A sizzling way to raise funds

Sue McLarty, Angela McCabe, Jenny Sellick, Challis Barnes, Tony Caine and Iggy Castle at the sausage sizzle fundraiser.

THE Fairbridge fundraising team got a little hot under the collar when they held a sausage sizzle at Woolworths Central Mandurah. more »

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All dolled up to help children

Nola Turner with some of the dolls made for the Uthando project. Picture: Jon Hewson www.communitypix.com.au d371446

NOLA Turner from Waroona is one of many volunteers around WA making dolls for the Uthando project. more »

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Charity a beacon of hope in Bali

Charity beneficiaries Rusana and sister Sani visited Lia in Mandurah recently.

MANDURAH mother and daughter Lia Comben and Carol Evans are seeking help for their Carolia Charity that educates Bali youngsters whose parents have no regular income. more »

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Phoebe a dog in a million

Peter Darch with Phoebe and Centro’s Rebecca Jackson.Picture: Jon Hewson www.communitypix.com.au d369905

PROCEEDS from Centro Mandurah’s money-spinners last month went to Assistance Dogs Australia, which train dogs to help people with disabilities. more »

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