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Helen Tuntar enjoys giving back to the local community and has supported Harmony Day since its inception. 540922_01

Helen Tuntar’s life has been guided by the values of family, community and care, which she carried from Delta State in Nigeria to Swan Hill. “My life growing up in Nigeria was beautiful,” she said. “We are family-oriented and community-oriented. We always care for each other.” That sense of connection has stayed with Helen across […]

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