Stories & Achievements: Anne’s Story
Anne’s story: motivated by family
I was born in Sydney and was adopted. I’ve lived in Dudley, Cessnock, Lochinvar and Pelican which was probably my favourite. Because of my stroke Pelican RSL once had a benefit night for me and raised $20,000, which is quite amazing!
“Now I live in my own unit in Gateshead and I like to stay independent. Family is important to me, and I love my children dearly.”
I’m excited because I’ll be flying with my CSW to Queensland to see my son who has just had his second baby. I haven’t been up to Queensland in 20 years!
Headstart help me in lots of ways. I don’t do much cooking so on a Monday we go for a drive and pick up Meals on Wheels. Tuesday it’s webster packs, and Friday is shopping day! We also go to doctors and podiatry appointments when needed.
I enjoy reading, watching TV and keeping up with all the celebrities and stars. I’ve seen Jimmy Barnes ten times, also Freddie Mercury and Queen, Elton John and many more. I always like to know what’s going on with the Royal Family. Do you know that my parents met Lady Diana three times!
“In November this year I went on a lovely holiday to Queensland to visit my son Dean, Jess and my two beautiful grandsons.”
I travelled with CSW Barbara and we both enjoyed the plane journey from Newcastle to Coolangatta that only took one hour. I especially, as I had a window seat and could see across towns and cities, so much water. I looked at Barb and said, ‘the pilot must know where he’s going’ Barb said ‘I hope so!’
We stayed at a really pretty cabin with 2 bedrooms on Main Beach that had a nice verandah with breathtaking views of the beach. Everyday Barb and I went for lovely walks along the beach.
I was so excited when my son and his family come to visit me at the cabin. My grandchildren are growing so quick James is 2 years old and Joe is 5 months. I love my son so much and my daughter in-law Jess they are such good parents. I can see the resemblance with my grandchildren when my son Dean was little. I had presents for my grandchildren that my sister Jude organised for me before my trip.
“Barb has taken many photos of me with my family and they are treasured memories forever. ”
On our final day I wanted to go into Broadbeach to see the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. We travelled by tram to the shopping centre that was exciting I bought a lovely bag and a good book to read and we ate yummy food. It was a big day of walking and we were exhausted. Now I can’t wait for my next holiday!
