A Community Effort Awakens the Senses at Wesley Mission Queensland

A collective community effort has resulted in a brand new sensory garden for residents at Wesley Mission Queensland's Sinnamon Village.

Residents have keenly welcomed the new garden, which was made possible thanks to a grant from Allens, a local Rotary group, and Councillor Matthew Bourke. Also helping to turn this dream into a reality was a group of corporate volunteers from RPS, who spent a full day planting and landscaping the newly-completed space.

Mitch Witherington, Wesley Mission Queensland’s Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, says the collective community effort that has gone into creating this garden has resulted in a space for all to enjoy.

“A sensory garden is all about igniting the five senses; sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. This garden will bring a new experience for residents at Sinnamon Village, and will also be a beautiful space where they can bring guests and loved ones.

“The garden is truly an example of the profound impact community groups can make on the lives of others. Seeing fundraising efforts combine with hands-on work makes this space a unique and cherished gift for all residents at Sinnamon Village.”

“I know the residents and the families here can’t thank the team enough for the work that has been put into making this space a reality, and we look forward to watching this space bloom for many years to come.”

Sinnamon Village is a Wesley Mission Queensland campus located in Sinnamon Park. The site is home to five residential aged care communities, a therapy centre, and Youngcare Wesley Mission Queensland apartments for young people living with a disability who have high and complex care needs.

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