A walk down memory lane with Bette

As we celebrate the 130th anniversary of Silverchain Group, many of our employees, clients and donors have shared positive experiences and memories of Silverchain.

Bette Tod, 88, ticks all three boxes: she is a former Silverchain employee, has received care at home through Silverchain, and is now a generous donor to Silverchain Foundation. She has graciously taken a walk down memory lane to share her story with us, and with you. 

“I worked as a nurse for Silverchain in Subiaco, Perth in the 1950s before I started my own family. My memories have faded somewhat in the years that followed, but I’ll always have fond memories of my time there. I visited people in their homes – elderly people in need – and some of them I developed great rapport with. Some even became lifelong friends who I missed dearly when they passed on,” Bette said.

“I just loved the atmosphere at the service base. I loved meeting people from all walks of life through my work. It was such a rewarding job, helping older people in their homes. I became a donor to Silverchain after experiencing amazing care in my own time of need. I remember the compassionate nurses who looked after me at home for 10 days straight after I had an accident.

“Thank you for the mark you’ve made on my life, and happy 130th anniversary, Silverchain!”

With support from our generous donors, Silverchain Foundation empowers our clinical and care teams, and our innovators, to create real change for all Australians. World class care, backed by our research and with your needs and preferences at the heart of everything we do. 

Learn more about Silverchain Foundation and the impact of donor support.