b'Spreading Christmas cheerEpworth are the teamthat keeps on giving.For most, Christmas is the season of giving. In the lead-up to Christmas, we were struggling But for the team at Epworth HealthCare, to keep up with the demand, says Scott. Our giving is something they do all year round.collection bins were overflowing, which is a Epworth HealthCare understands the importancetestament to the giving nature of our staff.of helping others. Founded through a charitableThe team have donation sites in Richmond, East gift, theyve developed a culture of caringaMelbourne, Camberwell, Box Hill and Geelong. team-wide desire to give back to their community.Its nice to know that the food we donate will A few years ago, the Epworth team joined ourimmediately help people in their time of need, Food For Families appeal. says Scott. Without too much effort, and at a What started as a Christmas time tradition hassmall cost, everyone can get involved.now stretched into an all-season affair.Along with collecting food and essential items last Some of our staff commented that this isyear, the Epworth team raised $10,000 for Food something we could do all year round, not just atFor Families. Christmas, says Scott Bulger, Executive DirectorIts nice to be involved on a personal level, of the Epworth Medical Foundation and Brand. adds Scott. I took my children shopping before We have now set up food collection bins acrossChristmas, and it was a great way to teach themour sites. Staff are encouraged to buy a few extrathe importance of giving. items when they do their shopping, bring them inPictured above are Executive Director of the Epworth Medical and place them in one of the collection bins. Foundation and Brand, Scott Bulger and Peri-Anaesthetic Manager, Alice Whitbread.The response was overwhelming.62 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2020-2021'