A new buggy is helping outpatients and visitors get around the new Tweed Valley Hospital.
The six-seater buggy has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Lions Club of Kingscliff and the Australian Lions Foundation.
Tweed Valley Hospital’s General Manager Adam Reid welcomed the donation which is already being used by outpatients and visitors to travel across the large hospital campus.
“We are really excited to receive this very generous donation, which will help make visits to the hospital easier for our patients, their families and loved ones,” Adam said.
“I also want to thank our Tweed Valley Hospital driver volunteers, the Healthcare Helpers. Without their time, we wouldn’t be able to provide this wonderful service.”
President of the Lions Club of Kingscliff Alan Downs said the club is proud of their support.
“The money raised to purchase this buggy and donate it to the hospital came from our fundraising at the local Kingscliff markets, and the Saturday raffles at the Kingscliff Hotel,” Alan said.
“This is another example of the important work Lions does in the local community.”
The buggy operates from Monday - Friday during business hours. Stops are located outside the West Entry (Emergency), Main Entry and East Entry. Signs will be displayed at each of the stops when the buggy is in operation.
Pictured:
Lions Club members with TVH Director of Nursing Rachael Andrew, Russell Dewar volunteer driver (in orange) and TVH Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Kuba