Great work at hospital
Unfortunately for me, I had reason to visit the emergency department of Wodonga Hospital last Wednesday.
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As a relative newcomer to Wodonga, I cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful care and attention I received from the nurses and doctor in charge. From the triage received at admittance, with a comfortable seat, to being admitted and quickly attended to, I have nothing but praise.
The nurses relieved my anxiety by being on the ball, and delightfully light-hearted at the same time (when they obviously gauged they could be) which cheered me immensely. Well done, all of you.
Ottonie Oswald, Wodonga
Callous thieves
To the callous thieves who stole the camellia bush from the garden at the rear of the Sacred Heart Church before Christmas, aren't you lucky that we hadn't spread our loved one's ashes under the bush yet. The other items you stole from the Parish home had sentimental value, obviously you have no idea what that means.
Greta Thomas, Wodonga
Standards must be met
As a Yackandandah resident I applaud the decision of Hume Bank to install a disabled access ramp and I understand their legal requirement for doing so. The objection that was voiced in your article (‘Claims bank ramp mars historic look’, The Border Mail, January 19) raises a difficulty.
I am an ardent patriot in retaining my village in heritage status however, with a fractured ankle and dependent on a walking frame my perspective now is that Yackandandah is not disabled-friendly. Potholes in the main street have been badly repaired and doors to premises are difficult to access.
Whilst I do not wish to change the identity of this village the Australian Human Rights Commission clearly acknowledges that there are legally binding standards for those building or upgrading premises to ensure people with disability can access and use. Pity our Shire doesn't adhere to these.
Erich Lowerson, Yackandandah
Shaping future leaders
A community-based youth development program is shaping the future leaders of Australian society in almost 500 locations throughout our nation. The Australian Defence Force Cadets program has more than 25,000 young participants, who are mentored and supervised by 4000 adult ‘officers and instructors of cadets’.
The ADF’s three services (Navy, Army and Air Force) each support a cadet organisation, where young Australians build their personal leadership skills, self-discipline and resilience whilst undertaking a range of activities in a military-like environment.
The teenage participants are also introduced to the ADF’s customs, values and traditions in the three cadet organisations, and their exposure to military personnel and assets often whets the youngsters’ appetites for a career in the ADF.
The program offers an extensive range of contemporary activities, designed to encourage leadership and teamwork. In addition to traditional training in field craft, navigation, power boating, sailing and even gliding, the three cadet organisations now provide opportunities for youngsters to experience STEM activities such as robotics and operation of drone aircraft. The program is open to young people aged 13 to 17.