Due to dedicated fundrasing effots of their Auxiliary, Crowley, one of the North Coast’s leading providers of retirement living, aged and community care services, was presented with a new standing hoist.

Mr Michael Penhey, CEO of Crowley was very pleased to accept the new equipment at their recent Annual Auxiliary Dinner. “Residents who are able to partially weight bear would normally need extensive staff assistance, however the hoist is invaluable in enhancing mobility and care. Already a significant number of residents are benefiting from the hoist”.

The standing hoist was purchased from extensive fundraising efforts by the Crowley Auxiliary, who throughout the year have conducted fashion parades, concerts, their annual market day and Chritmas raffles.

“The Auxiliary has been operating for nearly 25 years and the members of the Auxiliary are all dedicated to assisting Crowley wherever they can,” said Mrs Pat Wilson, President of the Crowley Auxiliary. “The standing hoist cost $5,000 abd we are very pleased we can provide Crowley with such an essential piece of equipment,” said Mrs Wilson.

“We believe people deserve comfort and independence. The standing hoist will enhance the lifesyle of our residents and enable them to feel even more secure here at Crowley”, said Mr Penhey.

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