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Summer Social Gardening Program 2024 – 2025

08 November 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of our Summer Social Gardening Program, running from December 2024 to January 2025.

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Anne (Sophie) Shires, ECG Founding Member, has passed away.

08 October 2024

The last of our Founding Members, Anne (Sophie) Shires, has passed away last Friday, 4th of October. Anne has been instrumental in guiding our organisation on its path to helping serve our older community. On the 8th of August 1988 Anne Shires, Kathleen Ciemiega and Henry Llewellyn, the three founders of Easy Care Gardening (ECG), started the organisation with a grant for just $1,500 from Ku-ring-gai Council. They were Horticultural Therapy Association volunteers and had seen that there was a need for a gardening service for the older people in the community that would help enable them to remain in their own home for longer. Today we have helped over 5,300 clients and serviced over 65,000 gardens. Our thoughts are with Anne's family at this difficult time. Anne will be deeply missed but never forgotten. The funeral has been scheduled for Wednesday the 9th of October, 12pm at Greenways Memorial Park, Kincumber.

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ECG Volunteer Ian Stuart Wins 2024 Seniors Local Achievement Awards

09 May 2024

Wahroonga Electorate Senior Volunteers. Ian Stuart from Easy Care Gardening received a Local Achievement Award for volunteering for 1,442 hours—or 450 days—in the gardens of older clients.

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Studio 10 reporter Daniel Doody interviews our team

31 August 2023

"Doody" from Channel 10 dropped in to interview our team and one of our clients about our volunteer-led organisation. 

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Volunteer gardeners reduce risk of falls, helping elderly people to live independently.

25 June 2023

The story of how volunteer gardeners play a crucial role in minimising fall risks, enabling elderly individuals to maintain their independence within the comfort of their own homes.

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Easy Care Gardening Volunteer Ian Stuart is interviewed by SBS News Radio

12 May 2023

From bringing oranges to the local children's football game to risking your life fighting fires, volunteering can come in many different forms. But after a decrease in people willing to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are now encouraging more people to participate.

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Now that we have your attention, rest assured we’re not here to sell you anything. Instead, we encourage you to look beyond the frenzy of `Black Friday` or `Cyber Monday` and consider buying discounted items for those in need. Whether it`s groceries, clothing, or Christmas toys on sale, consider purchasing for the less fortunate and let’s transform the consumption craze of this season into something more meaningful. #givegenerously #blackfriday 🙏✨ ...

Today on World Kindness Day, let`s all set aside some time to perform random acts of kindness, create new ways to pay it forward, and connect individuals to causes that need their generosity. World Kindness Day is a time to pause and remember that kindness can heal and transform communities, not just today but everyday. 🙏#worldkindnessday #bekind #volunteer #givetoday ...

We are excited to announce the launch of our Summer Social Gardening Program, running from December 2024 to January 2025.

This is a wonderful opportunity make the most of the summer break with a sense of purpose, and to remain socially connected during a time when many experience a level of isolation. This program also aims to continue to support our older clients with their gardens over the holiday period.

For more information click the link in bio. 🌿✨ #holidays #summer #volunteer #connection
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With school or work finishing for the year, you may know someone who might be interested in one-off volunteering. Whether it’s to gain work experience or a chance to ‘give back’, volunteering can be valuable in so many ways. ✨

We have a number of vacancies over the holiday period due to our regular volunteers having a well-deserved break. With just 1 week`s notice, no formal commitment is needed and 3 hours per shift is all it takes. You can volunteer as much or as little as you wish. Check out the details in the link in bio. #volunteer #summer #giveback #workexperience
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes Mental Health as "a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community." In light of World Mental Health Day on October 10, it`s important for us to prioritise our own mental health while also supporting others. Focusing on positivity, practicing gratitude, exercising outdoors, and maintaining connections with friends, family, or social groups are just a few effective strategies to enhance our mental wellbeing. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #community ✨🌿 ...

This is Kerry. Kerry has a huge passion for playing lawn bowls, as well as helping the older community to live more fulfilled lives at home for longer. If you can spare just 3 hours to make a difference, let us know! 🙏 #volunteer #community #giveback ...

This is Jutta. At 81 years young Jutta has been volunteering with Easy Care Gardening for over 11 years. This is her story ✨ #volunteer #community #agedcare #Giveback ...

To celebrate International Day of Charity on September 5, we recognise the incredible work, commitment and acts of kindness from all volunteers and charities as they strive to help those in need. Every act of kindness is CHARITY.

Help us celebrate this day by sharing the Easy Care Gardening story 🙏
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3. In the comments below, tag a friend or two and tell us how you`ve shown (or received) kindness today ⬇🌿

#InternationalDayofCharity #Kindness #volunteer
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