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The Year That Was – THDS AGM Event Summary

Posted 27 November 2025

On Tuesday 25 November 2025, TDHS hosted our Annual General Meeting, “The Year That Was 24/25”, with over 70 attendees joining us for a day of reflection, storytelling and celebration. ✨

🎗️ We were honoured to welcome Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, who delivered a powerful presentation about her 25+ years supporting children and families facing cancer.

💛 Margaret was joined by TDHS staff member Pene Reidl and her son Hugo, who bravely shared their personal journey — including special memories like meeting Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

👏 Staff Recognition Highlights:

  • Matthew Hoffman — outgoing Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee representative (9 years of service)
  • Length of Service Awards — 10, 15 & 20 years
  • Heart of TDHS Volunteer Awards
  • Annual Dr. Peter Fox Award

(More details on award recipients to come!)

🍽️ The event wrapped up with a delicious lunch catered by The Fat Cow and a fun trivia quiz, creating a warm and uplifting finish to a meaningful community gathering. 💙💚