Marita in the swim
Marita Chisholm
Marita Chisholm has had a busy month, in an academic and sporting sense.
She presented her PhD topic, ‘Access to dementia care and support services in rural Victorian communities’ before colleagues and a panel to successfully gain her confirmation of candidature.
At around the same time she was busy preparing for and taking part in the annual 8km swim, the Cohuna Bridge to Bridge race, along the town’s Gunbower Creek.
Marita swam into second place, continuing her impressive record in the event.
She has swum the 1.5km race three times and the 8km race twice, earning a top three placing in every race.
The event is held amongst the picturesque surrounds of Cohuna, Gunbower Island State Forest and the Gunbower Creek making it a great family day. There are a range of events for adults and juniors and all money raised is donated to the Cohuna District Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital.