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Jandowae Multipurpose Health Service has welcomed a donation of furniture for its long stay unit.
Three recliner chairs, two lift chairs and a dining set have recently been donated by the Jandowae Campdraft Association, with the furniture already being put to good use by residents.
Darling Downs Health Community Health Nurse Bridget Hogarth said it was excellent to see the group giving back to a local facility.
“Our old recliner chairs and dining set were looking a bit tired; it’s wonderful to walk into the unit now and see brand new furniture,” Ms Hogarth said.
“The residents are excited by these new additions and it’s nice watching them trying it all out.
“It’s great that the Jandowae community, via the Campdraft, have been able to come together and raise funds for our facility. We’re keeping local money in Jandowae and that’s so important in rural communities.
Darling Downs Health Community Health Nurse Bridget Hogarth
“A big thank you must go to not only the Campdraft Association, but also the Campdraft participants, volunteers and donors who’ve made this furniture donation possible,” she said.
The new furniture, particularly the lift chairs, have the tick of approval from Jandowae Multipurpose Health Service long stay unit resident John Coleman.
“I tell you what, the new lift chair is comfier than sitting on a horse,” Mr Coleman said.
Jandowae Campdraft Association President Tony Ralph was on site to test out the new furniture and said it was pleasing to see the money raised at the event making a real difference to the life of locals.
“This was our first Campdraft in just under 50 years. When we decided to restart the event, we made the decision to ensure it had a strong community focus,” Mr Ralph said.
“We enquired with a few local organisations and the health service advised us they needed some new furniture.
“There was a good turnout to this year’s event, with about 500 or so people in attendance and about 800 runs complete.
“We couldn’t have run the event or raised the funds we did without the support of our stallion and cattle donors.
“After seeing the success of the donation made following this year’s event, we will continue to ensure all money raised at the Campdraft is given back to the community,” he said.