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BLUE Care Rangeview, which provides respite and social support in Ashgrove, Brisbane celebrated its 25th anniversary and the opening of its new Men's Shed on 2 November.
Blue Care Rangeview Service Manager Caroline McCormack says the event will not only celebrate the centre's past 25 years, but also the changes which have taken place to ensure the services offered remain current and valued in the local community.
"The Men's Shed is an example of a modern service which will reconnect men with their community and give them an exclusive area to socialise and take part in male-orientated activities.
"Dreams really can come true – but not without wonderful community support and the generous funding from the John Thomas Wilson Endowment managed through Perpetual.
"The Lions Club of Ashgrove has been involved with this project right from day one and this community connection has been essential to get the Shed to what it is today."
Shed membership is open to all men in the local community.
Members can enjoy features such as a large-screen television, library, barbecue and outdoor facilities, work shed and gym.
Mrs McCormack said that much had changed since the centre first opened in 1988 in terms of how services are delivered.
"Our services now have a wellness person-centred focus where the primary thing we look at is helping clients reach their potential physically, emotionally and cognitively," she said.
Blue Care Rangeview services are available for people who are cared for by a friend or family member, or who live alone.
For more information contact (07) 3514 4900
Photo : Ashgrove Men’s Shed member Rod Cottle and Blue Care Respite Assistant Coordinator Darryl Jones at the official opening. Photo courtesy of Blue Care
