Community in bloom at Murray Mudge


Residents at our Murray Mudge aged care facility in Glenelg will soon be growing their own produce thanks to a SUEZ Community Grant.


The funding will be used to establish a community garden for residents and other members of the community to grow fresh produce on site.


Executive Manager of Aged Care Services, Mel Ottaway, says that one of the aims of the project is to develop a sense of community.


‘The SUEZ Community Grant will help us support our residents to feel more connected with the local community,’ she says.


‘The project also encourages families to get involved to create a sense of intergenerational connection.’


There are currently 75 residents in the facility ranging from 70 to 100 years of age.


Riain Carruthers, SUEZ South Australian State Sales Manager, says the company is proud to be involved in inspiring older members of the community to partici- pate in healthy, sustainable and social activities.


‘We want to support initiatives that encourage community building and contribute to improved health and wellbeing,’ she says.


Christmas Appeal a life-saver


Your generous support for our 2015 Christmas Appeal has raised close to $48,000 for Lifeline Adelaide – a fantastic contribution as this vital service works to support people who are in crisis and at risk of suicide.


Lifeline Adelaide has been operating for more than 50 years. We rely on the work of our trained Crisis Support Workers to answer calls for help around the clock, both on the phones and online.


Your help will allow us to continue supporting volunteers as they under- take the specialist train- ing necessary to help save lives.


Murray Mudge Site Manager, Anna Gregg (second from right) accepts the SUEZ Community Grant from Duncan McFetridge MP (right), Mayor of Holdfast Bay Stephen Patterson (left) and SUEZ Sales Manager, Riain Carruthers (second from left).


Any excess produce will be sold, with profits funneled back into the project with the aim that the program will become self-sustaining.


Sasha is one of the many special people who answer calls for help through Lifeline Adelaide.


Volunteer, Sasha, says it’s a humbling experience to support people in crisis.


‘Sometimes someone will tell you that you have really helped them through. That’s so rewarding.’


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