Ballina

Are you interested in volunteering your time and creative skill to help older and vulnerable patients?

Our local hospitals and aged care facilities wish to improve the activities available to cognitively impaired patients by creating a library of distraction tools. We have the materials needed to create sensory blankets and busy boards; we just need creative volunteers to make them!

We are seeking expressions of interest from community groups and individuals with sewing, craft or basic handyperson skills to help create these tools.

Sensory Blanket requires a simple template to sew textured fabrics, zippers, buttons onto a small apron or knee rug.

Busy Board requires interest and skills in woodwork. Fiddle boards have bolts, door handles, locks, etc. fixed to a wooden board.

What’s Involved

• All materials required to make the distraction tools will be provided by NSW Health.

• Groups and individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Pick up materials and drop off finished products

• Guidance and support from NSW Health Diversional Therapies team will be available.