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A LOCAL Red Cross charity branch based in Aireys Inlet is eager to hear from community-minded residents to assist the organisation moving forward.<\/p>\n

Red Cross Aireys Inlet\/Anglesea president Christine Walker says the local branch recently held one of its bi-monthly meetings on Monday, where the committee planned its remaining 2024 events.<\/p>\n

“We have a calendar of events that we look at every year, so we’re always searching for new faces to help out the branch wherever possible,”<\/p>\n

“It’s actually a sociable commitment. It’s not just the old tin-rattling, it’s actually about having some fun and adding another label to helping out the community.<\/p>\n

“It’s a strong spirit of coming together, making new friends, and getting out there.”<\/p>\n

The branch’s major events it attends includes Anglesea’s Anzac Day Service, the Fathers’ and Mothers’ Day Stalls in Aireys Inlet, and Aireys Inlet’s Christmas Village Fundraiser event.<\/p>\n

Red Cross branches across the country have been working to support local initiatives dating back to 1914 when the charity was first formed.<\/p>\n

The Australian Red Cross Society as it is formally known, focuses on supplying humanitarian aid and community services to national disaster incidents and internationally as well.<\/p>\n

New members are required to pay a nominal $10 annual fee to join the local branch.<\/p>\n

Ms Walker has been the branch president for the past four years and first joined 12 years ago after finishing up as director of Deakin University.<\/p>\n

“I didn’t really want to face up to more meetings, but I loved it, so I took on the role of secretary before coming president,” Ms Walker said.<\/p>\n

“I wanted to do something worthwhile in the community, something that allowed me to interact with people and doing something impactful as well.”<\/p>\n

Ms Walker says anyone is invited to join community meetings held at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall on Mondays every second month at 10am.<\/p>\n

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Chris Davis and Dorothy McPherson selling local produce to the community.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ms Walker can be reached on her mobile at 0408 444 199 for anyone interested in joining the local Red Cross branch.<\/p>\n

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