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A round of a-paws for therapy dogs
28 August 2024
If you’ve been at The Alfred recently, you may have spotted therapy dog Steven, along with owner Janette Wilson, making a visit to our inpatient psychiatry unit.
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Thumbs up for over 300 volunteers
20 May 2022
If you’ve visited The Alfred at some point over the last twenty years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a very friendly face.
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Theatre nurses Sam and Kristen have both volunteered internationally
Sandy nurses volunteer internationally
10 September 2019
Sam and Kristen are two Sandringham theatre nurses who have taken their skills international, volunteering overseas to assist surgeries for those who don't have access to healthcare. 
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Volunteers Kate, Phil and Lily are visiting with patients on wards 2 East and West at The Alfred
Patient to volunteer, companionship and conversation
20 May 2019
Volunteer Kate Pointon knows what it’s like to be a patient on the Neurosurgery ward at The Alfred – it’s where she spent three months last year recovering from a brain aneurysm. Now, she’s one of the first “Host Volunteers”, providing patients on the Neurosurgery and Trauma wards with companionship and conversation.
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Veezey the therapy dog
Furry volunteer a welcome distraction for patients
25 September 2018
Being in hospital can be a challenging time. While doctors, nurses and allied health professionals provide medical care, the mental and spiritual health of patients is also important. That’s where Caulfield Hospital’s furry volunteer Veezey can help.
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Caulfield Hospital ANZAC Ceremony and Exhibit
19 April 2018
Community and staff are welcome to attend Caulfield Hospital’s annual ANZAC Ceremony, held the day before ANZAC Day on Tuesday 24th April. 
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Consumer Advisor Berna is surveying a patient to help us understand how we can improve care
Share your experience and help improve care
11 July 2017
Alfred Health is encouraging current and former patients, and family members, to improve care by joining the health service as a volunteer consumer advisor.
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Top gong for worthy volunteer
4 December 2015
Caulfield Hospital volunteer Peter Watson was named Outstanding Adult Volunteer in the Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champions Awards 2015.
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