Building for a brighter future - GHA Central

Our Community: Fundraising
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Fundraising Income 2002 - 2006
2006 361
2005 276
2004 331
2003 649
2002 274
The West Gippsland community continues to
generously support the work of WGHG.
Fundraising
The Group continues to benefit from
the overwhelming generosity of the
local community. Fundraising is
conducted in accordance with the
Fundraising Appeals Act 1998.
This year $361,000 was raised from
donations, bequests, raffles and special
events. All donations of $2 or more
are tax deductible and receipts are
issued promptly. Fundraising is vital
in making a difference to the care
and comfort of patients, residents
and clients. A special project this
year was the ‘Let’s add colour to Kids
Ward’ promotion. Several local primary
schools participated raising over
$2,000 towards painted murals in
the Paediatric Ward.
Bequests
We are grateful to Mr Len Colliver
of Bunyip and Ms Kathleen Hurst
of Yarragon for making provision for
WGHG in their Will. Bequests were
received from their estates this year.
The ongoing benefit from the estate
of the late Mr Charles Haworth
provided $41,000 this year. The
Estate of William Payne, through the
Estate’s trust provided $7,000. We
encourage you to consider West
Gippsland Healthcare Group in
your Will. If you would like further
information about leaving a bequest,
please contact the Public Relations
Office on 5623 0600. All enquiries are
treated with the strictest confidence.
Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay
The Group entered the Murray
to Moyne Cycle relay for the tenth
consecutive year. Each year riders and
support crew raise funds for a specific
area of the Group. This year money
was raised for the Community Services
Division. The relay goes from Echuca
to Port Fairy, a distance of 520 kms.
The riders ride in relay and must
complete the event in 24 hours. A
support crew of drivers, cooks and
masseurs ably supports the riders.
The ride raised $22,000 through
sponsorship, donations and
fundraising events, taking the total
tally to over $200,000 since
participating in the event. A special
function was held in June to celebrate
the 10 years of the ride’s success. Over
70 participants and riders gathered to
share stories and reminisce about
their Murray to Moyne experiences.
Public Relations
The Group continues to enjoy
wonderful community support from
the people of West Gippsland and
beyond. The community help us
in so many vital ways, for example,
financially, with in-kind gifts, by
providing assistance and offering
to become volunteers. The Group
actively promotes its services through
the local media who give us great
support. Groups are welcome to
tour WGHG facilities. WGHG guest
speakers are regularly asked to speak
at community meetings. The public is
invited to special occasions such as
the Annual General Meeting and
official openings. Outlook, a newsletter
for supporters, donors and interested
Fundraising Highlights:
● bequests to the Group
totalled $107,000
● the sale of daffodil bulbs
raised $13,500 thanks
to the generosity of Blyth
Bros who have supplied
the daffodils for over
11 years now
● the Murray to Moyne
cycle relay raised
$22,000. A range
of equipment was
purchased for the
Community Services
division with the proceeds
● thanks to the generosity
of local farmers, the
annual Calf Appeal
Day raised $2,800
● the ‘Let’s add colour to
kid’s ward’ primary school
fundraising campaign
raised over $2,000
community members is published
regularly throughout the year. The
Annual Report and the Quality of Care
report are also available to the public.
Future Directions
➤ Hold a charity golf day in
conjunction with the Warragul
Country Club
➤ Participate in the Murray to
Moyne Cycle Relay for the
eleventh consecutive year
Frank Gibbons of the Robin Hood Inn presents CEO Ormond Pearson with a cheque for
$2,258 representing the proceeds raised at the Bathurst fundraising day watched by
(L-R) Mark Revitt-Mills and son Paul, Allan Tyres, Jason Crawford, Anita Gibbons, Terry Lee
and John Noske.
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