Elaine -from the UK- always saw Australia as an attractive destination to visit after she retired. After being here for 6 months, all her hectic years of work as a registered nurse, certified midwife and health visitor kicked in and she couldn’t stand another quiet day sitting around at home. She needed action! A croquet club gave her an excuse to make new friends and test the waters to see if others were into social change as much as she was. As a result, she met Joan Lynn – one of the longest standing  volunteers at the ASRC – and she joined our Army of Hope.

It’s been 17 years since then and Elaine has been a witness of the storm of changes the ASRC has gone through. She has made herself available to all the programs whenever the need arises. Her ASRC resume includes all sorts of admin jobs, reception support, education program advice and Foodbank support.