Crowley News

Crowley’s Volunteers celebrate 25 years of service

Crowley, one of the North Coast’s leading providers of retirement living, aged and community care services, is celebrating 25 years of service from their Auxiliary on Friday 27 April, at the new Crowley Apartments.

Crowley Auxiliary is all voluneteers who give their time to raising money for special equipment that is specifically needed for residents. The most recent donation is a shower chair worth $10,000 to the Care Centre.

Due to their dedicated fundraising efforts, Crowley Auxiliary have raised nearly $200,000 over 25 years. Their fundraising activities, throughout the year include fashion parades, concerts, an annual market day and Christmas raffles.

Thanks to a grant of $1,000 from NSW Government, Crowley is celebrating Seniors Week with a fun morning for walkers and wheelers. Kicking off Seniors Week on March 12, the Crowley Fun Walk ‘n’ Wheel will be held at the Amphitheatre at Missingham Bridge Park, in Ballina, starting at 11 am.

If walking is not for you, join Crowley for a suasage sizzle and plenty of entertainment to cheer on the walkers and wheelers. “We want to recognise the contribution our senior residents make to Ballina,” said Michael Penhey, CEO of Crowley. “We are very excited to be able to run this event for the Ballina Community,” said Mr Penhey.

The walk will follow the walking paths along the river and at any time during the walk, participants can return to the Amphitheatre to enjoy the entertainment and sausage sizzle. There will also be volunteers available to assist if any one needs a companion to walk or wheel with them.

Crowley’s grant for the Fun Walk ‘n’ Wheel is part of the funding for the NSW Seniors Week Grant program. This program, which is supported by the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability, and Home Care, gives local authorities and community groups financial assistance for activities celebrating NSW Seniors Week.

“The Fun Walk ‘n’ Wheel is a great opportunity to exercise with your friends and to meet new people along the way,” said Prue Huggett, Manager, Independent Living Services, “We welcome everyone to help us celebrate Seniors Week,” said Mrs Huggett.

Crowley is a progressive organisation catering for people in their retirement. They provide services to 450 residents and clients through their Independent Living Village, Commuity Care and Hostel/Nursing Home.

For more information on the Fun Walk ‘n’ Wheel call Prue Huggett at Crowley on 6686 5090.

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Fr Nilon blesses Crowley Apartments

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.

Crowley Open Day!

Come and celebrate the opening of the Crowley Apartments at our Open Day on February 10, 2007 from 10 am to 3pm.
The Open Day gives you the opportunity to view this exciting new concept in retirement living: the latest designs in modern architecture coupled with luxurious interior design and for peace of mind, the option of extra care available.

At the Open Day:
-          Cake Stall
-          Sausage Sizzle
-          Bellydancers
-          Music
-          Balloons
-          Face painting
-          Inspect the Display Unit
All at 154 Cherry Street, Ballina! 

I have had a chance to inspect the Crowley Apartments on behalf of my grandmother. They are beautiful! I love the little things – the large buttons on the powerpoints, the cupboards with easy access, the security fly screens. Every aspect has been thought about. And Prue, the Independent Living Services Manager, is so lovely!