Eileen volunteers her time, serving people in need in her community of Eden.

For over 25 years, she has volunteered with St Vincent de Paul and she is also a member of the local Social Justice Advocacy Group. Eileen uses her membership and networks with these organisations to work towards improving the well-being of people living in Eden.

St Vincent de Paul does not have a shop front in Eden, so Eileen visits people wherever they are, various times of the day or night to provide assistance and food or electricity vouchers.

The roles she carries out are varied and include supporting people through the loss of a love one, helping people who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence furnish a new home and helping with a breakfast club for school children.

Eileen performs her tasks without judgement, with genuine care and empathy and without expectation of any reward or accolade.

The high-esteem held for Eileen within her community is testament to the dedication and commitment she has shown to helping others over many years.