Standout senior recognised

Key points

• Wyndham volunteer Mahendrakumar Patel has been recognised with the Emerging Impact Award at this year's Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. The award honours a new volunteer making a significant impact in their local community.
• It is Mr Patel's first major honour. Since joining the United Seniors Club in 2022, he has served as secretary for four years, supporting more than 380 members.
• He helps older migrants with language barriers, including tutoring in Gujarati and Hindi, and has helped provide over 10,000 free meals.