New premises for hospital art group
Hospital Art Australia has moved to new premises in Umina to allow Peninsula Retirement Village residents to get involved in the voluntary program.
Established in 1999, Hospital Art Australia provides free-of-charge, colour coded outline designs, paints, brushes, easels and supervisory assistance to long-stay patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab units in NSW and Queensland.
The finished artwork is hung in hospitals and nursing homes around Australia.
"We are volunteers who are improving life for the sick, ageing and disabled," group president Ms Pat de Carle said.
"We now have our own special venue to work and store equipment which is great news.
"Our new address is 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina, and we will be open every Friday from 9am to 2pm from February through to November.
"We welcome any volunteers to assist us with our work.
"This new address also enables residents of the Peninsula Retirement Village to take part in the program, to meet new people and to feel they are a part of society again.
"Come in and talk with us as you will find volunteering the most rewarding activity to get involved in."
For more information about becoming involved in Hospital Art Australia, contact Pat de Carle on 4341 9920.
Letter, 10 Aug 2010
Pat de Carle, Hospital Art Australia