Ann (Ona) Kapočius and seven other Lithuanian ladies from the Sydney Lithuanian Women’s Social Services Association were honoured by the Community Visitors Scheme of the Central Sydney Area Health Service at a ceremony at the University of Sydney on Friday, November 28, 2003.
The function was opened by the Hon. Julie Bishop M.P., Minister for	Ageing, and celebrated 10 years of the Scheme, which involves more than 6500 volunteers in	160 community-based organisations helping older Australians.
"With My Heart in My Palm"
Ann was one of the very few	volunteers honoured for 10 years of dedicated service. The booklet "With My Heart in My Palm" launched at the function describes the work of the Central Sydney Area Health Service and features Ann Kapočius on the front cover. Ann has been a very active member of the Sydney Lithuanian Women’s Social Services Association and has been devoted to the care of elderly Lithuanians for many years. The leading article in the booklet is also about Ann's life and work.