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GIFT OF THANKS Wangaratta High School student Rosie Bulmer (right) with the artwork inspired by her time volunteering at Illoura Residential Aged Care, which has been appreciated by nurse unit manager Michelle Wright and residents including Davia Jones. ■ PHOTO: Kurt Hickling
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Kindness through art Wangaratta High School student’s striking artwork a welcome gift for Illoura residents
AN impressive pencil and charcoal drawing created by Wangaratta High School student Rosie Bulmer is set to be treasured at Illoura Residential Aged Care, after the teen presented it to residents as a gift of gratitude. A year nine student at the high school, Rosie was involved in a volunteering project as part of the WHS Community Leadership Challenge (CLC) program, spending Wednesdays over
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a series of weeks among a group of 11 students who assisted residents at Illoura. She said she had enjoyed the chance to spend time with residents, and had been inspired to spend about 60 hours at home in between her CLC visits producing the stunning artwork, which she titled ‘Timeless Love’.
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Rosie said she had found the visits to Illoura a welcome break in her school routine, and as well as helping residents with activities, she enjoyed the chance to play piano for them. “It was definitely something I looked forward to,” she said. Rosie presented her artwork as a parting gift on the final day of her CLC group’s time at Illoura, saying she was inspired to cre-
ate her drawing to remind residents “they are seen, even as time goes on”. She said she liked the idea of sharing her work with the residents, rather than keeping it for herself. Illoura lifestyle coordinator Ange Jude said the piece would take pride of place in the foyer of the aged care facility. She said residents thoroughly enjoyed the CLC students’ visits: “Anything out of the usual routine is always
welcomed, and it’s great to see the social interaction between generations.” Ange said on the last day of the group’s visits, residents had offered advice to the students about moving into the future, encouraging them to respect their elders, work hard, and to explore other avenues of study if their first option wasn’t available. Rosie said: “Some were more serious than others; someone told us to remem-
ber that ‘early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy and wise’, and others talked about having a positive disposition. “It was great to hear what they had to say.” Wangaratta High School CLC coordinator Jud Mullins said it was wonderful to see someone of Rosie’s age be so thoughtful as to spend time creating such a striking artwork for the enjoyment of others.
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