Jenny Cridland

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Jenny Cridland, who was highly commended in the 2024 Maitland Local Woman of the Year Awards. Jenny has been a pioneer in the field of palliative care volunteering in Maitland for over 33 years. Jenny was one of the first volunteers to undertake training with Volunteers for Palliative Care Maitland. Throughout her remarkable journey, she has consistently provided support to clients and their families without any breaks in service. Despite enduring the heartbreaking loss of her own husband to dementia, Jenny has remained steadfast in her commitment to helping others during their most challenging times. Jenny works tirelessly for those in need and is currently actively caring for four clients and their families, dedicating over 30 hours each month to visiting them, accompanying them in the community, maintaining regular phone contact and supporting their family members. Jenny's compassion and nurturing nature shines through in every selfless decision she makes, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to those she supports. Thank you Jenny for your dedication to the community of Maitland.