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Phil Stanwell – Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, Silver Chain. July 2007
Lorraine Kember’s business card describes her as Author/Inspirational and Motivational Speaker. Having heard Lorraine in 2004 at the launch of her wonderful book ‘Lean on Me – the emotional journey of the carer’, I already knew that Lorraine could write a fine book, and had also penned some wonderful poetry.
Now we can add ‘Inspirational Speaker’ to that portfolio. As the Co-ordinator of the Silver Chain Hospice Volunteer service, my colleague from Palliative Care Unit, Hollywood Private Hospital and I engaged Lorraine’s services as a presenter at a recent education forum for over 60 volunteers.
Her presentation was one of the day’s highlights, deeply moving and thought provoking to all present. We not only applaud Lorraine’s personal strength and courage, but commend her natural and unaffected style of presentation, personal warmth and ability to mingle with an audience. " Thank you Lorraine.”
Hon Keith Wilson
Immediate past Chair of the Mental Health Council of Australia and
Immediate past president of the WA Association for Mental Health
On 16th and 17th November, 2006 I acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2nd WA Transcultural Mental Health Conference in Perth.
Lorraine was one of the 5 keynote presenters 3 of who were international and national experts from high profile clinical, academic and research backgrounds.
Lorraine's presentation entitled "Caring for Loved Ones with Terminal Illness – ‘The Emotional Journey of the Carer’ was received by a rapt audience with acclaim. As one of many carers of family members with chronically disabling mental illness who were present, I was deeply impressed by her ability to powerfully and sensitively communicate her own life experience learning’s of her carer's journey so that it resonated so closely with my own.
It is my firm view that Lorraine's approach which is a highly creative blend of her own poetic reflection and a smooth professional presentation skills would provide a telling contribution to any audience of family carers and health professionals in any sphere of health care training and support.
Janine Hoffman
Marketing Manager
Virtual Medical Centre
Lorraine Kember is a passionate speaker who knows how to deliver an impacting and inspirational message. I have heard Lorraine speak on a number of occasions and I am deeply touched by her courage and determination to make a difference in the lives of others. I believe what she has to share and her ability to share it in a thought provoking manner makes for a powerful experience.
I would encourage anyone who gets the opportunity to hear her speak to attend! She is not to be missed.”
Miora Yeldon: St John Ambulance Association WA
"Lorraine, thank you for presenting at our annual seminar for First Aid Trainers and Volunteer Ambulance Officer Trainers. Your presentation was both compelling and encouraging. I'm sure many of the trainers found your personal account of grief and caring for a loved one to be most inspiring".
Nina Graham
Project Co-ordinator
Learn Now; Live Well; Train the Trainer
Palliative Care – Hollywood Hospital Nedlands Perth WA
I asked Lorraine to be involved as a guest speaker for our program Learn Now Live Well Train the Trainer. The course focused on teaching health care professionals how to support and educate families of palliative care patients. Lorraine was able to help our participants really understand how it felt to look after someone at home who was dying, the importance of symptom management and the value of palliative care to families. Lorraine read a selection of her poems and these proved to be an eloquent and beautiful way to describe a carer’s journey.
I cannot praise Lorraine enough; she has a clear way of communicating her journey with such love and compassion it truly touched all of our hearts.
Nerolie Gate
Sydney Adventist Hospital - Cancer Carer's Lecture
Personal journeys are always helpful and interesting. Lorraine gave an excellent talk which clearly embodied the maturity and philosophy carer’s hope to achieve.
Lorraine is available to speak nationwide and over seas
If you would like Lorraine to speak at your next function
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