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Boost for family breakfasts

By Riverine Herald

Jun 11, 2026

Catching up are Jim Smith, Anthony Burns, Ava Burns, Alan Wines, Alwyn Biggs and Leanne Smith. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

A donation from the Wharparilla Lodge Auxiliary is being put to good use at family breakfasts at Wharparilla Lodge.

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At the auxiliary’s recent annual meeting, board chair lan Maddison and clinical care manager Katien Dax attended.

Mr Maddison took the chair for the election of office bearers, with Judy Vise elected president, Joan Luke vice-president, Noela Boyer secretary and Pauline Wileman treasurer.

During the meeting, a cheque for $6000 was presented to Mr Maddison to go towards a portable bain-marie to be used at the lodge.

Linda and Glen Hanson, Dos Hanson and Pat and Mick Barlow. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Over the past 12 months, the auxiliary has donated $12,000 to the lodge.

Every month, a family breakfast is held at the lodge, where families are invited to enjoy a cooked breakfast with their loved ones.

The portable bain-marie will be well used on these occasions.

Mr Maddison thanked the committee for their fundraising efforts and gave those attending the meeting an informed report on Wharparilla Lodge and the Echuca Community for the Aged.