{"id":122411,"date":"2015-09-29T21:21:18","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T11:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=122411"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:28:39","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T03:28:39","slug":"health-board-drops-into-wondai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2015\/09\/29\/health-board-drops-into-wondai\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Board Drops Into Wondai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Forest View Aged Care resident and artist Bob Hehlen, centre, with Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service general manager (rural) Michael Bishop and Wondai Hospital director of nursing Steve McNamara … Mr Bishop officially opened Bob\u2019s art show (Photo: DDHHS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 29, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

The talents of Wondai resident Robert Hehlen were recognised at the opening of a special art show at the Forest View Residential Aged Care facility on Monday.<\/p>\n

Mr Hehlen, who has been a resident at Forest View for two years, only recently discovered his interest in creating art.<\/p>\n

With the support of hospital staff and his family, Mr Hehlen has painted numerous canvases.<\/p>\n

His talents were celebrated last year with the staging of his first art show. So successful was that first outing, that staff encouraged him to stage another this year.<\/p>\n

Mr Hehlen\u2019s second art show coincided with a visit from Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board members, who were in Wondai for their regular monthly meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is wonderful to see that Robert\u2019s passion for art has been supported here at the aged-care facility,\u201d DDHH Board Chair Mike Horan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRobert is a great example to all of how learning and growing as a person is a life-long journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to Robert for creating such great pieces of art and for inspiring others to follow their interests.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The DDHH Board also recognised nearly 200 years of volunteer service to the Wondai Hospital and Forest View during their visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a special presentation evening on Monday night, Board chairman Mike Horan presented nine Wondai Hospital Auxiliary volunteers with certificates of appreciation for their dedication.<\/p>\n

Collectively, the volunteers have provided 193 years of service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe auxiliary has supported the patients, staff and residents of Wondai Hospital and the aged care facility for more than 40 years,\u201d Mr Horan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir dedicated fundraising efforts have resulted in great outcomes for the facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost recently the auxiliary has purchased television sets, a digital camera, a specialised palliative-care mattress and members are currently planning upgrades to the dining room.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Horan thanked the volunteers for their service and presented them with a certificate to mark their achievements.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wondai Hospital Auxiliary is an important part of the hospital,\u201d Mr Horan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of the volunteers themselves are former nurses or staff members of the hospital, and many have stories to tell.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe auxiliary is connected to the hospital and members are dedicated to supporting the staff and their patients. We thank them for their ongoing commitment to the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n

The function was also an opportunity to view a recent mural which was painted by the Proston Girl Guides and to hear about an upcoming project, being undertaken by the Wondai Lions Club, to install a water feature in the aged-care facility\u2019s sensory garden.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Girl Guides have brightened up an otherwise boring iron fence,\u201d Wondai Hospital Director of Nursing Steve McNamara said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe residents now get to look out on a bright, cheery rural landscape scene.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to further transformations when the Lions Club installs a water feature in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is great that we have so many community organisations and individuals who are willing and able to support the hospital and the care we provide to our patients and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Volunteers recognised were:<\/strong><\/p>\n