Volunteer Commitment Strengthening the Gladstone Community 

Meet Shelly, a volunteer in Glenn Butcher’s office over the past decade. Her dedication to helping others in this voluntary role has made a significant impact across the Gladstone community. She continues to support residents by providing guidance and assistance through complex processes during challenging times. 

After recognising that many people struggled to navigate the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme when seeking medical or surgical care outside their closest hospital, Shelly made herself available in a voluntary advocacy role in Glenn Butcher’s office to help families through the process, many of whom had found themselves facing sudden, serious health issues.