AGED care residents and staff at Maffra Hospital have been thrilled by a donation from the Maffra District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
The fundraising group recently gifted five flat-screen televisions and three hairdryers to the JHF McDonald Wing.
The items – worth a combined total of $1300 – were approved for purchase and presented to the hospital in April.
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) director of aged care, Caron Mallett said the hospital was very thankful to the auxiliary for its ongoing commitment to patients and residents.
“Not only do members continue to raise funds for the purchase of furniture and medical equipment, but they also provide friendship to many of our residents,” Ms Mallett said.
“This generous donation supports us to provide the comforts of home to those within our care.
“As an organisation, we take great pride in providing high quality care and services with the support we receive from the auxiliary and local community.”
The Maffra District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary has been part of the community for more than 50 years, and has a proud history of donating money and equipment to the hospital.
Money is sourced through raffles, functions and other fundraising opportunities, as well as donations from the community.
According to president Ruth Ralph, the auxiliary’s role is to provide for the hospital “anything that they think is going to make life better for residents, and the staff”.
One of the more recent traditions of the auxiliary has been to purchase individual Christmas gifts for each resident, much to their delight.
Ms Ralph expressed her gratitude to the Maffra community for their generosity and support.
For more information about the auxiliary and how to participate in its fundraising activities, call Maffra Hospital on 5147 0100.
