Joy Carlisle-Graham, Fiona Clark, Sandra Kadri and Sallie Schroder marked the milestone moment of 25 years of service to Echuca Regional Health.
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Behind every patient room, hallway and ward at Echuca Regional Health is a team of people who have committed decades of their lives to the hospital and community.
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Recently, ERH gathered to turn the spotlight back on those very staff and volunteers during its annual service awards ceremony, celebrating a combined total of 1180 years of service.
Chief executive Carol-Anne Lever opened the ceremony by speaking about just how much the shared experience meant to the hospital.
“This afternoon we have the privilege of celebrating the remarkable dedication and service of our amazing staff for the 2026 service awards,” she said.
“Whether you are celebrating 10 years, 45 years, or any milestone in between, thank you for the care, commitment and compassion you bring every day.
“Your contribution helps ensure our community can be healthy, supported and live well, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.”
Alongside service milestones, the afternoon highlighted outstanding achievements across clinical care, leadership, innovation, workplace health and safety.
Staff and volunteers were recognised for going above and beyond in their daily roles ― from mentoring students and colleagues and stepping up in leadership, to advocating for vulnerable patients and taking on extra roles to support the hospital.
The Riv was there to capture the milestone moments.
Janine Behrens, Inger Mickelson, Lori McCormick, Dhammika Harishchandra, Louise Brennan, Karen Taylor, Kath Head, Lori Auld, Linda Dimsey, Stewart Wilson and Robyn Rudge were recognised for 10 years of service to the hospital.
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Kellie Taylor was celebrated for reaching 15 years of service to ERH.
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Dr Annemarie Newth presented the awards to Jane Emonson, Melissa Andrews, Kerryn Walshe, Allira O’Brien, Anna Raftry, Rebecca Gray and Karen Treacy for 20 years of service.
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Jodie Black presented Lyn Jeffreson with her 30-year service award.
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Tracy Guiney achieved a remarkable 40 years.
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Helen Strawford and Meran Hyden celebrated reaching their 45-year milestones.
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