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MSWA Bulletin Magazine Autumn 2023

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ACCOMMODATION & OUTREACH

ACCOMMODATION & OUTREACH A life-saving gift Supported Accommodation Coordinator Stuart Jarvis and Care Support Worker Brenda Parsons have been rolling up their sleeves each fortnight to give a life-saving gift: a donation of blood, plasma or platelets at their local Lifeblood Donor Centre in Edgewater. “For myself, caring and giving is just who I am. Back in 1992, my sister who was 13-months old had a liver transplant. She is now 32, so I often think about this and how things might have been different if donating blood wasn’t a thing,” Stuart said. “I got into donating at Red Cross Life Blood because of Brenda encouraging me to finally get into it. I started going November 2022, I have since donated 10 times and will be doing a donation every fortnight from now on. I find this really rewarding knowing I am helping to save lives.” Brenda has donated 22 times since the year 2000, motivated by “a sense of doing good and the thought of saving a life”. ACCOMMODATION HAPPENINGS The pair agree the downtime while donating is ‘relaxing’, with delicious food and drinks waiting for them at the end of each session as a reward. “The staff are friendly and they do their best to make you feel comfortable,” Stuart said. “For anyone thinking of donating, both Brenda and I encourage you to do it – it honestly is the best feeling in the world.” Happy Pants Friday Mega Home Lottery Grand Prize Draw For the first time, the Mega Home Lottery grand prize draw was held at Margaret Doody House! MSWA Client Michael enjoyed the honour of telling our million dollar prize winner – also named Michael – the life-changing news. It was an emotional moment for everyone involved. In February 2023, ‘Happy Pants Friday’ was encouraged by our Recreation Care Support Worker Susie Rowe. A fun day was had by all, with staff and Clients participating in wearing some very colourful garments. Pictured here is a group of respite and residential Clients and staff showing off their bright clothing, whilst playing Bingo! Cuddly baby animals In May, Catherine from The Hygge Farm and her cuddly baby animals paid a visit to our Hamilton Hill residents for an interactive experience. Our residents enjoyed spending time with the different animals, and topped the day off with a hot pizza and quiche lunch. Champion in our midst! In March 2023, Paula Kennedy, Registered Nurse and Supported Accommodation Coordinator at Treendale Gardens competed in the Masters Athletics WA State Championships. Generally known for competing in throwing events, Paula also competed in some walking events and a sprint. Incredibly, Paula medalled in all eight events she entered, taking home two gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Paula said it was a great weekend of competition and fun. Outstanding! 32 33

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