The Rotary Club of Kiama has once again acknowledged the great work taking place in the community by presenting cheques recently to Kiama Scouts and the Dementia-Friendly Kiama Initiative.
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“The club has had a long and rewarding relationship with the Kiama Scouts since Kiama Rotary assisted with the construction of the Scout Hall in 1952, our clubs first community project in Kiama,” Rotary Kiama president Dave Smark said.
Kiama Scouts Group Leader Mr Greg Crofts said Rotary’s generous donation of $500 would assist the Scouts to purchase a new oven for the kitchen.
The oven will not only benefit the Scouts but many community groups that use the hall on a regular basis including local charity Homestead of Hope for providing lunch to those in need each Tuesday and Thursday.
Mr Smark also presented an additional $1,000 to Nick Guggisberg, manager of community and cultural development for Kiama Council.
This funding is for Rotary’s continued support of the Dementia-Friendly Kiama initiative.
“Rotary is pleased to support this important initiative. Dementia, although more prevalent in the elderly can strike at anyone at any time,” Mr Smark said.
Through the development of this project Kiama is able listen to what is important to people living with dementia in the Kiama community.
The Kiama Local Dementia Alliance includes people with dementia and representatives from local government, community organisations, businesses and schools.
Kiama's Local Dementia Alliance meet regularly to support, discuss, provide advice and promote the dementia-friendly Kiama initiative. It supports local organisations and businesses to become dementia-friendly with training and resources developed by Alzheimer's Australia for staff.
The project helps raise awareness of dementia with information sessions, public lectures and education opportunities for all members of the community; and works with organisations to promote volunteering, employment and other social engagement opportunities for people with dementia. It also works to improve the physical environment in Kiama and surrounds, such as providing better signage in public areas.
If you are interested in learning more about Rotary’s programs and how you can get involved contact the Rotary Club of Kiama on 0401 177 799 or visit rotarykiama.org.au and follow them on Facebook - facebook.com/RotaryKiama.
