Grange Launch
April 4, 2009
Western District Health Service’s Grange Residential Care Service Redevelopment was launched on Thursday evening by campaign patron Geoff Handbury AO. 
Invited guests enjoyed a presentation entitled “Life at the Grange” given by Unit Manager, Peter Francis and a “Grange Redevelopment’ presentation by Western District Health Service Chief Executive Officer, Jim Fletcher. Mr Fletcher said the redevelopment would take between 12 and 15 months in seven stages of construction to ensure current bed numbers and resident care would be maintained during the process.
The works will provide the facility with a new wing of seven beds and a redesign of Home 3 to care for residents with more complex needs (15 beds to 13 beds), a total increase of 5 beds (45 to 50). A new kitchen will be constructed along with increased activity space for programs and covered delivery and pick up areas.
The campaign has a fundraising target of $700,000 – $800,000 and a commencement target date of 2010/2011. Mr Fletcher is confident that both targets will be met. “The Grange has enjoyed a great affinity with the Hamilton community as a private hospital, private maternity hospital, hostel and aged residential care facility. Because of this affinity it has enjoyed the support and ownership of the community and is seen as a vital part of the social fabric of the community. This is a great opportunity for people to continue the affinity and to be a part of history in completing the final stage of the Grange.”
“It can, must and will happen with you support.” Mr Fletcher told guests.
For further information about the Grange Residential Care Service, the redevelopment or to make donations, people are invited to contact the Community Liaison Department on 5551 8222 or email community.liaison@wdhs.net.
Photo: Geoff Handbury and Western District Health Service chief executive Jim Fletcher