STAFF at Mercy Place Mandurah are helping residents honour current and former members of the Australian Defence Force this Anzac Day as well as remembering those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who were killed or wounded at Gallipoli.
The craft-orientated seniors have been meeting regularly to create individual, handmade wreaths that will be the focal point of the remembrance commemorations at the home.
Service manager Christina Venables said the craft group was made up of a talented group of seniors who, like the Anzacs, were focused on putting community before self.
“Our residents have been making the most wonderful wreaths which will be used during our ceremony to remember those who served our country during times of conflict and crisis and to reflect on their sacrifices,” she said.
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Residents at Mercy Place Mandurah will commemorate Anzac Day by holding a small service on April 22.
A separate wreath made by residents will also be laid at Mandurah War Memorial.