Project Team Brings Joy to Sick Kids
Children visiting the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Batemans Bay have a new way to stay entertained thanks to a generous donation of six new tricycles from the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital project team.
The tricycles were handed over to Toni Lea-Howie and Lee Maiden from Ronald McDonald House Charities ACT & South East NSW, by representatives from Health Infrastructure, Southern NSW Local Health District, RP Infrastructure, and building contractor Multiplex, who are working together to deliver the new hospital.
Health Infrastructure Executive Director, Rural and Regional, Amanda Bock said that the tricycles, which were purchased by Multiplex, were assembled as part of a recent team-building exercise.
"Ronald McDonald House Charities do incredible work supporting sick children and their families, and the donation of the tricycles is a meaningful way for us to show our support," Ms Bock said.
"Small teams worked together to assemble the tricycles as quickly as possible with each team member using only one hand.
"The team-building exercise was a fantastic way to foster collaboration and teamwork among the project team, and we were thrilled to be giving back to the community."
Ms Maiden thanked the project team for their generous donation, adding they expect the trikes to be well-received by families visiting the Family Retreat near Batemans Bay.
“We offer a week’s free accommodation to families in our two spacious, comfortable three-bedroom units which gives them a chance to forget the stresses of hospital life and allows them to relax, enjoy special times and create fond memories,” Ms Maiden said.
“The charity is supported by many local businesses who provide vouchers to local attractions and dining options. The retreat is in a beautiful region with wonderful beaches creating a memorable holiday for all the families who stay here.”
The NSW Government has committed $330 million to the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital which will deliver a sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital to support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire from Narooma to Batemans Bay
The new hospital is under construction and is expected to be completed in 2027.
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Photo L-R: Jillian Rheinberger (RP Infrastructure), Tane Patchett (Multiplex), Louise McFadden (Southern NSW LHD),Toni Lea-Howie (Ronald McDonald House), Lee Maiden (Ronald McDonald House), Brad Scotcher (Southern NSW LHD), Penny Cox (Health Infrastructure).