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When the Bright ’N’ Sparks Choir performs at the Woody Point Anzac Day service on Thursday, Alan will be one of around 20 singers proudly on stage.

“The stage doesn't frighten me. Wherever I am put, I’ll be what I can be,” Alan said.

The Bright ‘N’ Sparks Choir began rehearsing in early 2024 as an initiative of Metro North Health’s Brighton Wellness Hub. The choir follows in the footsteps of other successful dementia choirs across Australia, helping people to reduce or prevent mental decline through singing.

“I found that singing is a benefit, particularly to those who are dropping a dendrite now and again,” Alan said.

Alan said he had attended the Anzac Day Service at Woody Point before, but this time, it would be even more meaningful for him.

The choir will be performing three songs at the service, including Amazing Grace, and the Australian and New Zealand national anthems.

Alan, Bright ’N’ Sparks Choir – Brighton Health Campus
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When the Bright ’N’ Sparks Choir performs at the Woody Point Anzac Day service on Thursday, Alan will be one of around 20 singers proudly on stage.
 
“The stage doesnt frighten me. Wherever I am put, I’ll be what I can be,” Alan said.
 
The Bright ‘N’ Sparks Choir began rehearsing in early 2024 as an initiative of Metro North Health’s Brighton Wellness Hub. The choir follows in the footsteps of other successful dementia choirs across Australia, helping people to reduce or prevent mental decline through singing.
 
“I found that singing is a benefit, particularly to those who are dropping a dendrite now and again,” Alan said.
 
Alan said he had attended the Anzac Day Service at Woody Point before, but this time, it would be even more meaningful for him.
 
The choir will be performing three songs at the service, including Amazing Grace, and the Australian and New Zealand national anthems.
 
Alan, Bright ’N’ Sparks Choir – Brighton Health Campus
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Easter is a one of Deirdre’s favourite times of the year.
 
Deirdre is a patient in Metro North Health's Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) where she's helping make a happy Easter for other patients with hand-decorated baskets of eggs and Easter decorations to share.
 
“I have such fond memories of going on Easter egg hunts as a child with my father and siblings.”
 
“I love all chocolate, but dark chocolate is my pick,” Deirdre said.

Easter is a one of Deirdre’s favourite times of the year.

Deirdre is a patient in Metro North Health`s Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) where she`s helping make a happy Easter for other patients with hand-decorated baskets of eggs and Easter decorations to share.

“I have such fond memories of going on Easter egg hunts as a child with my father and siblings.”

“I love all chocolate, but dark chocolate is my pick,” Deirdre said.
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