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Local tradies and businesses pulled together to make a redevelopment project at Hospice House in Red Beach (formerly known as Hibiscus Hospice) posssible, donating more than $250,000-worth of goods and services.
The facility now has 27 more carparks, an extended outdoor walkway, and new plants following the completion of its garden project last month.
The project was prompted by the growing demand for hospice’s services, and took six months to complete.
Last week Harbour Hospice hosted an afternoon tea to thank the 18 contractors that made the project possible.
Harbour Hospice trustee Des Adams says when he approached local businesses and asked if they would like to contribute, he barely received any refusals.
“We have a great community,” he says. “The renovations have allowed us to have 50 more people through our in-patient unit for eight nights, which is the average stay.”
The extension of the carpark and remembrance walkway has also created more space for families to put memorial pieces in memory of a loved one. These include tiles, seats and trees.
The gathering last week also celebrated the indoor renovations that were completed earlier this year, including upgrading bathrooms and creating a kitchen hub.
The Hospice team agreed that the most impressive indoor upgrade is the new office space, that has allowed Hospice House to become the administrative hub for Harbour Hospice. Previously, the large, open plan space was just used for storage.
Harbour Hospice now plans on upgrading the curtains and carpet in its in-patient units.
“They just need a bit of an upgrade – they are over a decade old,” Harbour Hospice chief executive Jan Nichols says.
“We are excited about it, because all of the renovations so far, as well as the time and materials donated, have exceeded our expectations.”
