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 The Trust was established in July 2005, it has received tremendous community, political and medical support. This page outlines the development of the trust. LATEST NEWS Dr Sharon Ryan has been appointed as the paediatric palliative care specialist at JHCH and under her experienced and professional leadership; palliative care services will be delivered across the Hunter New England Area Health Region. The rooms at the John Hunter Children’s hospital will be officially opened on August 17th 2010. We are very proud of this achievement and extend our sincere thanks to the community for their support. The Trust continues their partnership with Hunter New England Area Health to provide paediatric palliative care facilities for regional northern NSW. UPCOMING EVENTS Dancing with the Stars (Maxi Jazz) July 31st 2010 City 2 Surf Sunday August 8th everydayhero.com.au Official opening at JHCH August 17th Black Tie & Salsa event at Longworth House Friday September 3rd contact: yasmin.salleh@uon.edu.au ----------------------- 2010 has seen the realisation of the aims of the Trust Stage 1 complete! Two thoughtfully designed and furnished family rooms are available at the John Hunter Children’s hospital for all long term patients and their families. The rooms are stunning and provide privacy in a retreat setting. The refurbishment of the school room and staff office has also been funded by the Trust to allow the rooms to be built. A family room in H1 ward is also complete with access available to many long term families. View photos of Stage 1 - right hand side of this page. The Trust has worked extremely hard to ensure the success of the project with the support of many staff at the JHH. EJE Architects and Bolkm Construction have played a major role in guaranteeing the establishment of the facilities. Our job is far from complete as facilities are still needed at Maitland, Taree and Tamworth. We thank so many individuals, corporate and community groups for their ongoing support. ----------------------- 2009 has seen the achievement of the vision of the Trust Construction of facilities commenced on site, at the John Hunter Hospital in October 2009. The facilities will be operational in January 2010 with an official opening in February 2010. Barney Collins, EJE Architects, working in consultation with Hunter New England Area Health staff, has designed 3 rooms within the hospital to allow patient care, family privacy and unity. The rooms are beautifully designed and appointed. The furniture, equipment and fittings state of the art. Community and Corporate support has provided the funds to initiate construction. The Nicholas Trust is pleased to have the patronage of fantastic corporate partners, sponsors and supporters. Hunter and Regional Lions www.lionsclubs.org.au Through extensive Fund raising and the lions clubs presented $100,000 to the Trust in 2009. NIB Foundation Community Funding www.nibfoundation.com.au The funding will enable the refurbishment of facilities to include appropriate accommodation for patients and their families. It will be used to purchase and lease equipment including portable ramps, folding wheel chairs, lifters, mattresses and paediatric beds. The Newcastle and Hunter Sub branch of The Australian Hotels Association Continued their ongoing support of the Trust. Over the past 4 years the Trust has been the recipient of proceeds of the annual ball. The AHA has been instrumental in raising funds to enable the attainment of our goal. The University of Newcastle Medical Society www.unms.org.au Through an intensive week of fundraising culminating in a beautiful ball have raised in excess of $50,000 for the Trust. The passionate acknowledgement of the need to provide care for children with life limiting conditions by our future medical practitioners reinforces the urgency to address this shortfall in our health care system. Matthews Jewellers www.matthewsjewellers.com Generously supported the trust through the donation of magnificent jewellery to assist in ensuring the success of the Medical Society ball. Centro Lake Macquarie Selected the Trust as their charity to raise funds through promotions at their shopping centres - Mt Hutton, and Warners Bay. ThurnhamTeece www.thurnhamteece.com.au Produced a community service announcement to inform the public of the role of the Trust. The beautifully constructed 30 second CSA generated awareness and support from individual and community groups. Stilling St Singers A wonderful group of entertainers from the Western side of Lake Macquarie has donated the proceeds of their performance over the last 4 years. We would like to acknowledge and thank all the supporters for their belief and encouragement in ensuring the attainment of the provision of palliative care for our region. The generosity of the region is displayed in the facilities under construction at the John Hunter Hospital. The Nicholas Trust continues to advocate, educate and raise funds to provide facilities and equipment for the Hunter New England Area. ----------------------- |
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