Nelly Brandsma | Senior Story

Across our aged care, home care and retirement communities, there are thousands of stories of a life well lived. This is Nelly's.

With a myriad of medals to her name, Nelly has never been one to stand idly by. Having rowed until her late 80s, today at 95 she's still up and at 'em.

Brightwater Senior Story Nelly Brandsma
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