For some people it’s Christmas, for others it’s their birthday – but for Lillian Murray, Legacy Week is her favourite time of the year.
The 61-year-old Werribee resident is Legacy’s longest serving employee, notching up 35 years with the organisation last month.
Ms Murray is a fundraising support officer with Legacy, and spends the best part of each year co-ordinating the volunteers who prepare the thousands of badge trays for Legacy Week, which starts this Sunday.
Ms Murray, who grew up in Morwell – the same town as Legacy founder Stan Savige – moved to Melbourne because of a lack of job opportunities for women in her hometown – and she soon got a job with Legacy.
She said she admires the volunteer work of the legatees, who dedicate their time to visiting and supporting 80,000 widows and families of ex-servicemen around Australia.
“It’s marvellous how the legatees and families communicate with each other – I like the comradeship.”
Ms Murray said she still keeps in contact with many past colleagues, including the woman who interviewed her for that first job.
Melbourne Legacy president Graeme Plumridge said the organisation is continually adapting to meet the changing needs of defence force families.
“We help families with pension applications and other advocacy support, but practical assistance can give immense peace of mind.”
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