New relaxation and recreation space for aged care residents in Kyogle

A new lounge and living area is creating a more comfortable and home-like environment for aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (MPS).

The residents’ lounge was officially opened this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) Board Chair Peter Carter, NNSWLHD Chief Executive Tracey Maisey, local MPS supporter Tom FitzGerald OAM, residential aged care residents and community members.

NNSWLHD Board Chair Peter Carter, said the new residents’ lounge will improve the aged care service environment and support activities of daily living.

From left, NNSWLHD Board Chair Peter Carter, Tom FitzGerald OAM, MPS Resident Vera Gardner, Kyogle UHA President Margaret Mitchell.

“By providing a more home-like environment, the new residents’ lounge will contribute to improved independence, dignity, and choice for residents living at the facility,” Mr Carter said.

“This facility provides an extremely important service to our local community, and it’s so exciting to see these improvements benefit our aged care residents.

“I want to thank, and recognise the contributions of, the Kyogle community who supported the project.”

The building works were jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Aged Care and NSW Health.

The local community supported the refurbishment program through donations and other forms of support, including from Kyogle MPS United Hospitals Auxiliary, Kyogle Tidy Towns, Kyogle Amateur Theatrical Society and several private donors.

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