Kooweerup Regional Health Service
Jordan CRUGNALE (Bass) (10:53): We came from near and far to celebrate the centenary of Kooweerup Regional Health Service. The day brought insight into the history, beginning as the fallen soldiers memorial hospital, the journey, the service iterations, the challenges along the way, the myriad of programs and their reach – early parenting, community midwifery, youth hub, primary and community care programs, residential aged care, acute care and respite. The reach into the community through prevention and early intervention services is extraordinary as well. Connections abound – it is a fibrous network of golden threads. So much more than a service, it is the absolute beating heart of Kooweerup and district. The amazing staff and volunteers are gold – professional, dedicated, hardworking, visionary, socially minded, compassionate, active and super caring, who at their core want us to be well, healthy, supported, connected, nurtured and strong. Thank you – you have navigated us through some of the most challenging times in our history and continue to provide excellent care to patients, clients, participants, their families and our community. A big yay to the organising committee, who have truly excelled; CEO Noni Bourke and her remarkable team; board chair Patrick Nolan and members; the ladies auxiliary, volunteers extraordinaire; the men’s shedders; the youth hub crew; students from the secondary college band; the myriad of supporters; and the very chatty MC Gary King. It was a highlight to meet Dr Hewitt, who has delivered so many babies and is a local icon. The service and all within are highly regarded, remarkably respected, trusted and loved. (Time expired)