The Ambassador was invited to be a guest speaker at one of the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea events in Grafton. The morning tea was well attended by locals and Noeline congratulated the organisers for a great event.

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Dinner with the Inner Wheel Club of Grafton

Grafton NSW, 8 May 2008

Photo of Noeline at dinner with the Grafton Inner Wheel Club on the 8 May 2008

The Ambassador is pictured here at dinner with the Grafton Inner Wheel Club on the 8 May 2008. The Inner Wheel Club is about women coming together in friendship to serve their community and to develop international understanding.

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Water Safety Conference

Sydney NSW, 15 May 2008

Photo of Rob Bradley, Dr Michael Linnan and Noeline Brown

Pictured with Noeline is (from left) Rob Bradley, CEO of the Royal Life Saving Society, and Dr Michael Linnan, a keynote speaker at the conference.

On 15 May 2008, Noeline officially opened the Royal Life Saving Society's Australian Water Safety Conference in Sydney. During her speech, Noeline acknowledged the 'Grey Medallion' program, a water safety and lifesaving skills program for the Over 55s aimed to reduce the drowning rates of older Australians. The aim of the program is to teach participants a range of personal survival techniques, provide them with skills to deal with an emergency situation and to develop confidence and competence to enjoy aquatic exercise and other water-based activities safely.

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The Bethanie Group Inc Launch

Claremont WA, 19 May 2008

Photo of Mr Wayne Belcher, Noeline Brown and Mr Paul Papalia

Pictured with Noeline is Mr Wayne Belcher (left), CEO of the Bethanie Group Inc, and Mr Paul Papalia (right), Local Member for Peel. On 19 May 2008 the Ambassador launched the new name of the 'Christ Church Homes', now called 'The Bethanie Group Inc'.

The Bethanie Group is one of the larger aged care providers in Western Australia. It operates 21 residential aged care facilities and retirement villages, as well as Day Centres and numerous community programs.

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Independent Living Centre

Perth WA, 20 May 2008

Noeline is pictured here with an Independent Living Centre staff member as she tries out some of the equipment. During her visit to Perth, Noeline visited the Independent Living Centre on the 20 May 2008.

The Centre is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced health professionals who provide clients with personalised assistance. These dedicated staff endeavour to find the best solutions for their client's needs that will maximize their quality of life.