Patients and their families will be able to stay close to the Northern Hospital while being treated, with the Northern Health Foundation set to build a house in Wollert.
The house is part of the foundation’s Accommodation Relief Appeal, which was launched last year, and was made possible by Northern Health patron and philanthropist Paul Wheelton.
Construction is set to start in early November.
The house will accommodate patients and their families who have travelled an extensive distance to be treated at one of Northern Health’s campuses.
The foundation hopes to raise $150,000 at its annual dinner on Saturday, November 18, to build another home to support families with loved ones in the intensive care unit.
Northern Health chief executive Siva Sivarajah said the hospital understood how difficult it was for families when their loved ones were in hospital.
“Northern Health recognises that being disconnected from family and friends can have adverse affects on a patient’s health and wellbeing and by fulfilling this initiative, looks to help families focus on being closer to their loved ones,” he said.
The annual dinner will be at the Casa D’Abruzzo Club and will feature a three-course meal, auction and entertainment by the Baker Boys and a surprise act.
Details: nhfoundation.org.au
