Accolades For Young Hospital Auxiliary

Young Hospital Auxiliary has received Certificates of Merit for their outstanding fundraising efforts at the United Hospital Auxiliaries’ State Conference recently.

The Auxiliary received a Certificate of Merit award for raising over $20,000 net last year as well as one for raising over $500 net per member. The conference was attended by President Janice Ward and Treasurer Gail Smith.

Publicity Officer Libby Plumley said, “The Young Branch also had accepted a resolution to the conference about the timely treatment of strokes and that residents in rural and regional Australia have equal access to stroke treatment as residents of metropolitan areas.”

The Auxiliary held their October meeting last week, on the 31st, where they agreed to purchase equipment for the Hospital totalling nearly $13,000.

“The equipment included the purchase of a chair to help move injured or unwell patients between the ward and the Medical Imaging Department, an additional treatment chair and IV stands for the Oncology Department and a 2 seater lounge for family in the Maternity/Labour ward,” said Libby.

Sandra Latham was presented her Award of Service for her 15 years of service to the Young Hospital Auxiliary and was congratulated by President Janice Ward.

“Janice congratulated Sandra for her dedicated service to the Auxiliary,” said Libby. The Auxiliary’s annual Open Gardens was held over the weekend and was a great success.

“The weather was perfect for garden gazing and the Auxiliary is extremely grateful to the garden owners who opened their gardens.”

“The raffle prize winners were Sue McGregor won the $250 voucher to Elliotz Restaurant, Liz Harding won the $150 voucher to Pink Pots Garden Centre, and Graham Schneider won the $100 fuel voucher. Thank you to everyone who supported the Auxiliary,” said Libby.

IMAGE: President Janice Ward presents Sandra Latham with her 15 year service certificate.

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