It is Day 23 of Dementia Awareness Month 2015 #DAM2015, and I had promised a few of my personal and online friends about the outcome of flying to Perth for lunch today, I am proud to announce I won an award today, the Bethanie Medallion, for my service to the dementia and aged care sector. This year, they opened it up to people outside of Western Australia, and for the Education Medallion, for anyone who contributes to education, not just students or recent graduates.
I guess, if I one is to win an award for anything to do with dementia, it is rather fitting it happened during World Alzheimer’s Month 2015. And as I accidentally posted two blogs yesterday, so am well ahead of my daily bog for this month as well! A lovely newish friend and colleague Michelle Harris nominated me, and she also co-authored a blog recently with Cassandra Szoeke and me on Women and Dementia.
“The Bethanie Education Medallion recognises an outstanding Student or Graduate studying Aged Care or aged care related activity. This category recognises an exceptional student or graduate who goes above and beyond their education or community outreach programs to service aged care. Students or graduates can be nominated by their teachers and mentors and will be assessed on their academic results as well as the way in which they have undertaken their clinical and/or voluntary work.”
Kate Swaffer with Bethanie Education Medallion Award
My wonderful BUB, Peter Watt
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Well done Kate, You are an inspiration.
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Thanks, but no I am not really an inspiration, just trying to make a difference, and live beyond a diagnosis of dementia… but thanks anyway XOXOX
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Many congrats Kate, very well deserved! xx
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Thanks dear Beth xx
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A very well-deserved acknowledgment, Kate, for one who has given so much of herself towards lifting the spirit of so many fellow travellers
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Sincere thanks Judy xx
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Many congratulations to you Kate. xo
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Thankx Bron xx
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Awesome just like you! Well done and couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of such an honour. Very proud of you and your achievement.
Love and hugs V x
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Thankxxx GF! Love you too xxx
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That is wonderful Kate, a well deserved award xx
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Thankxx
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Hi Kate
Congratulations on your Award. Well done!
Regards
Eileen Taylor
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Thankx Eileen
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Congratulations Kate, and so well deserved, well done!
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Many Thankx Lyn
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Congratulations! Well deserved, Kate! Thank you!
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Many Thankx
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Congratulations Kate!! A really well deserved award for all of the effort you have put into changing existing stereotypes and educating us all. Lots of love and hugs xx
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Thanks so much Jenny xx
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Kate
What a lovely surprise and I think it was well deserved
Enjoy and savour this expression of thanks
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Many Thankx dear Agnes xx
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Congratulations Kate.
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Many Thankx Paul
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A well-deserved recognition of your hard work Kate – congratulations!!
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Many Thankx GF
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Congratulations. Well deserved!
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Many Thankx Michael (and Gregory)
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Good on ya Kate xx
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Many Thankx
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Congratulations to you! ♥
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Many Thankx
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Congratulations. Very well deserved.
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Thankx Beverley
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Congratulations Kate! Well deserved on your part! Wishing you all the best.
LLee
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Thankx LLee
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Well done Kate, well deserved. You have taught me so much – thank you, love all your blogs too. Especially two in one day!
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Thankx… and the ‘two in one day’ comment made me laugh!!
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Congratulations you outstanding person! X
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Thankx Alison
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Congratulations Kate. A lovely photo of you and of Peter, your BUB. I continue to be in awe of you.
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Thankx Wendy
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well deserved
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Thankx Julia
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Well done darling.so proud of you.you deserve it all.love you.will talk tom nite we arrive tom.love you.xxxx
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Thankx darling one… see you very soon!
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Well done Kate x
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Thankx Chris
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