Members statements
Carole Manifold
Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (09:46): I rise to pay tribute to the incredible Carole Manifold, who retired last month after 60 years—yes, 60 years—working for South West Healthcare at Camperdown Hospital and Merindah Lodge. Over the decades her contribution to care, especially aged care, in the Camperdown area has been inspirational. She has dedicated not just her working life to it but her free time too. Carole has been president of the Friends and Relatives of Merindah Lodge committee for 11 years and has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer charities through making Christmas cakes and other endeavours, all while fighting cancer herself. I can personally attest to the excellence of her water aerobics tuition, and I know many will be glad to hear she intends to continue running her own exercise classes as well as enjoying caring for her own family, with 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Carole is an inspiration to all in the south-west area of western Victoria. I am very proud to know her. I am very proud to have been involved with her in various endeavours. I once took the whippets to the hospital at Merindah Lodge to see if they could engage with the residents, and Carole supervised that. So we thank Carole for her inspirational service, and may she continue her wonderful endeavours.