Thursday,
10 July 2025
From Germany to Bright: a beautiful friendship blossoms through volunteering

A truly special friendship has bloomed in Bright: one which stretches across generations, cultures and continents.

Retired teacher Hilly Avery-Hart, a joyful and energetic woman in her 70s who is originally from Germany, felt the urge to give back to her Bright community.

That’s when she discovered the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), which is a national program that matches volunteers...

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