We packed the catering truck with five hundred meals from two city hotels, and headed north out the Hume Highway into the country. It was almost nine o’clock. Darkness fell as we left the city lights and drove into the unknown. For a day and a half we had watched as fires tore through Victoria. … Continue reading the fireground
Red Cross
fire, flood and pestilence
As you know, I work for Emergency Services in Red Cross. This was a typical summer's day at work for me: Since last week we have been tracking tropical storms across northern Queensland which have been wreaking havoc and dumping more rainwater in a day than some European countries see in a month. With the hot weather … Continue reading fire, flood and pestilence
red cross ball 2008
May 2008 saw yet another succcessful Red Cross Gala Ball in full swing. This year's theme was A Night of Latin Rhythm. How could we resist? In true girly style I spent more time getting ready for the ball - hair, manicure, massage, etc. - than we spent at the ball. But isn't that half the … Continue reading red cross ball 2008
yet another new job
So, one year after starting a job with Red Cross in Victoria, the blokes at National Office poached me and now I work in the National Emergency Services team. Best news is - no staff! I am an autonomous individual working for a pretty enlightened boss in a small team (four of us) of similarly … Continue reading yet another new job
Máiréad Doyle 