Jack Inglis Aged Care Home will have vital equipment upgrades thanks to a $15k grant from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT).
NZCT awarded the grant to Friends of Motueka Health Trust which will enable the purchase of new equipment and upgrades to facilities.
“We are dedicated to improving aged care services, and NZCT’s funding will help us purchase much-needed equipment like hoists, electric beds, and pressure-relieving mattresses,” Friends of Motueka Health Trust’s Leila Coppins, says.
“It will improve both staff and resident safety, comfort, and dignity.”
The grant will enable upgrades to the facility’s residential dining area, creating a more homely environment for residents.
Additionally, a new oven for the Activities Team will allow residents to bake and create homemade goods, adding to the community feel of the home.
Caregiver Kaza Edwards explains that the grant will enable better care.
“Being able to meet resident’s needs, to not have to share equipment, especially the hoists. The new equipment will be extremely helpful in making sure we’re able to give the best possible care to our residents,” adds clinical manager, Elaine Chang.
“It means staff are more motivated to work, while our residents are happy and feel special.”
NZCT’s GM of grants, marketing and communications, Ben Hodges says they are proud that the funds raised through their responsible gaming partnership with Hotel Motueka has been used to support improvements to the home’s service.
“Together we are helping ensure elder members of our community can live with dignity in their later years.”
Friends of Motueka Health Trust has been serving the local community since 1992 after originally forming to prevent the closure of Motueka hospital. Since then, the Trust has expanded its services, including the Jack Inglis Aged Care Home, which opened in 2009.
NZCT is one of the largest gaming societies in New Zealand. In 23/24, NZCT awarded over $40 million in grants for a wide range of community services.
