Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank is proud to provide essential support to grow the impact of Mackay Hospital Foundation (MHF) volunteers. Through its ongoing sponsorship, Community Bank Sarina remains committed to supporting MHF volunteers in their vital work within the community.
MHF General Manager Kristi Algate highlighted the impact of Community Bank Sarina’s support.
“It’s been just over 12 months since MHF volunteers donned their new Community Bank Sarina-branded polo shirts, with the sponsorship supporting volunteers throughout Mackay Hospital and Health Service," Ms Algate said.
“These wonderful people donate their time assisting in all areas of the hospital and provide a positive first impression at the information desk."
From Oncology, the Specialist Outpatient Department, Rehabilitation, Eat Walk Engage, the Emergency Department, the Children’s Unit, Library and Convenience Trolleys, the Gift Shop and driving Patient Transport, the volunteers are an integral part of the hospital community.
“From wayfinding to companionship, the dedicated volunteers brighten the lives of those who are experiencing trauma or simply make someone’s day a little better," Ms Algate said.
"In 2024, volunteers worked approximately 8,563 hours supporting patients and visitors at Mackay Base Hospital.”
With 100 volunteers across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions, the bank’s sponsorship remains a huge benefit to our local hospitals. MHF’s volunteers provide 12 services within Mackay Base Hospital, as well as Sarina, Proserpine, Moranbah, Dysart, Clermont, Bowen and Collinsville hospitals.
At Clermont Hospital, 21 volunteers assist in Montcler Aged Care, while in the Whitsundays, volunteers operate the Whitsunday Patient Transfer service.
Across the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, more than 340,000 patients annually attend appointments, admissions and births or receive treatment in the Emergency Department.
“Community Bank Sarina’s sponsorship of our hospital volunteers enables them to interact with and assist a significant number of visitors to our local hospitals," Ms Algate said.
"In many cases, the impact volunteers have on the people they interact with daily is incredibly profound.”
Mackay Hospital Foundation volunteers, proudly supported by Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank, continue to make a meaningful difference in local hospitals through their dedication and compassion. Photo supplied
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