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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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Helping Hands

18 June 2021

Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis visits an Easy Care Garden.

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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 🙏
1. Like this post
2. Share this post in your stories
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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Like Anthony, our volunteers have hobbies and passions and are as busy as anyone. But somehow they still find the time to help us continue our important work in the community. Thank you Anthony 🙏
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Senior Citizens Day is about honoring those people who have been on this earth longer than we have. Getting older is not easy and it can be very difficult to deal with. That`s why we all need to make sure that we are there for the older people in our lives and our community. This is what this day essentially celebrates.

So, say hello to that older neighbour who may live alone or spend some time with a charity who focuses on local seniors in the community, such as Easy Care Gardening. Whatever it is that you choose to do, let`s celebrate our older community, who offer their experience, their wisdom, and their knowledge in the world. 🫶

#seniorcitizensday #community
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It might not feel like it just yet, but springtime is on the horizon! 🌷

What will you do to get the house or garden ready for the warmer weather? Let us know if the comments below ⬇

#springtime #sunshine #warmdays
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The International Day of the World`s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world`s indigenous population. This event also recognises the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

Every day we would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we work and garden, and pay our respects to the Ancestors and Elders, and honour the continuous and enduring care of Country and the stories that are embedded within. This is and always will be, Aboriginal land.

#indigenousaustralia #country 🫶
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