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Jenny Vickery was recognised for her caring and compassionate nature when she received the 2025 Clarence Valley Local Hero Award. Image: Emma Pritchard

Touching win for Local Hero

Emma Pritchard

Jenny Vickery was recognised for her generosity and dynamic intuition last week when she was presented with the 2025 Clarence Valley Local Hero Award.

The founder of Warm Touch 2460, a not-for-profit and community driven organisation made up of a network of dedicated volunteers, said she was blown away to receive such an incredible accolade.

Ms Vickery told the Clarence Valley Independent Warm Touch 2460 has made a profound impact on the lives of many residents across the Clarence Valley and beyond, from farmers battling horrific droughts and wet weather events to senior citizens in aged care residences.

Using donated materials and supplies, Warm Touch 2460 volunteers lovingly knit and crochet numerous garments including blankets, scarves, and specialised items such as dignity bags for catheters, cushions, and twiddle mats for people living with dementia.

While recounting the humble origins of Warm Touch 2460, Ms Vickery said she was attending a leadlight group when she heard a fellow attendee speak about the need for rugs for local palliative care and oncology patients.

After enlisting the help of a few friends and community members, and following a morning of creative crafts at Spotlight, the first stitches in the history of Warm Touch 2460 were created.

“We’re so fortunate to have a wonderful, countless number of volunteers, we love what we do, and I love being able to help people in need,” Ms Vickery said graciously.

 Ms Vickery as nominated for the 2025 Clarence Valley Local Hero Awards by Jill Enks.