Vinnies Compeer program celebrates 10 years of providing companionship for those with mental illness

Natalie Croxon
Updated June 30 2017 - 12:48pm, first published 10:00am
MILESTONE: Tim Lenten from Bendigo Health, volunteer Kenneth Jones, Bendigo Compeer co-ordinator Sandra Atwell and St Vincent de Paul Society regional president Brian Lenten celebrate 10 years of the Compeer program in Bendigo.
MILESTONE: Tim Lenten from Bendigo Health, volunteer Kenneth Jones, Bendigo Compeer co-ordinator Sandra Atwell and St Vincent de Paul Society regional president Brian Lenten celebrate 10 years of the Compeer program in Bendigo.

A program that combats the social isolation people with serious mental illness can face is celebrating 10 years of operation in Bendigo.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

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Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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