What is going to happen to volunteers if money lunch is no longer given as country hospitals have had petty cash removed? They cannot even do a bank transfer rebate. I am waiting to see how I can be reimbursed. I do volunteer work which involves taking patients or HACC (Home and Community Care Services) clients from their home up to Geraldton for medical visits. This takes almost 2 hrs driving each way plus time there. It can end up a 8-9hr day. If this meal allowance is removed how many volunteers throughout the state will stop volunteering? Most of these volunteers are on a pension and cannot afford to buy lunch and drinks (expecially with lots of 40 degree days). This will cost the state a lot more because staff will need to do these jobs otherwise and that means that extra staff will be needed. I do this plus am an advocate for the local age care home as well. I enjoy the work but cannot afford the cost.
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About: North Midlands Health Service North Midlands Health Service Three Springs 6519
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