Sarah Oliver
Frontline workers in Bacchus Marsh have been thanked by the community after two locals recognised the hard work and sacrifice workers have made over the last two years.
The “Thank you Frontline Workers Project” was developed by Nimmy Justus and Veronica Bertram after their participation in Moorabool’s 2021 Community Leadership Program.
Ms Justus is a crafter and card maker who led two card making workshops at the Darley Neighbourhood House and the Lerderderg Library for community members to partake in.
Ms Bertram has lived in Bacchus Marsh for 34 years and has built networks through her work in the hospital and her connections within the local community which were key in their project planning.
Together they decided to design a project that would encourage the Bacchus Marsh community to participate in expressing gratitude and appreciation for local frontline worker organisations.
These organisations included the Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Paramedics, SES, CFA and Police.
On Monday December 20 2021, Ms Justus and Ms Bertram delivered the cards of appreciation to all the frontline worker organisations, just in time for Christmas.
“It is really important to express thanks and gratitude to these frontline worker organisations at this time of year,” Ms Bertram said.
“Having community members acknowledge the challenges experienced in this tough year works to lift people’s spirits, knowing that the community appreciates them so much.”
