One of the biggest challenges for our staff working through the recent state of emergencies was the closure of schools and daycare facilities. Our fabulous team of working parents struggled to get support for their children over Cyclone Gabrielle so we took the unusual step of setting up our own daycare in our Social Centre.

Luckily for us, Sue Woods, who normally drives our bus on social outings is a former teacher and she quickly agreed to step in. She was ably assisted by Jessica and Holly Leigh, (twin daughters of Healthcare Assistant Bronwyn Leigh) who were at a loose end after the High School was closed.

The day started at 6:45am for children whose parents work the morning shift. The group of energetic 3 to 7year-olds was kept busy reading, watching movies, running around outside, playing games and making ‘bliss balls’ that they then hand delivered to our residents for afternoon tea.

The day was a huge success with many mums reporting their children wanted to return the next day.