Cap College residents once again cheering up children's ward
Published on 07 April, 2011
Residents from CQUniversity's Capricornia College have made another visit to the children's ward at Rockhampton Base Hospital, to show their care, compassion and concern for the community.
Residential assistant Tara Griffin says "residential assistants Danni, Aimee, myself, our bus driver James and residential members Phil, Phillipa, Izzy and Janine bounced into the ward ready to be a blessing to the sick and unwell in our community".
"We were met by the friendly staff, who in my humble opinion definitely do not get paid enough to do what they do and yet still have the most amazing attitude and heart.
"During our visit we got to spend a couple of hours with some very brave patients and got to re-live childhood games, played with musical instruments, had balloon volleyball challenges (a boy with a broken arm may have beaten Phil) and simply just laughed and chatted with the children and parents.
"These visits will continue, as I know from experience it is such a wonderful feeling to give up your time and do something for someone else without wanting anything in return."
Residential Life Manager Kay Brodel says the College gives students a great environment to live and learn, operating as an academic residential community of undergraduate and postgraduate members drawn from Australian rural and suburban areas, as well as many overseas locations.
"The College provides a warm and hospitable community into which you are immediately welcomed," Kay says.
"You are able to develop your own identity and level of involvement. Being immersed in this culture it was only a matter of time before the residents wanted to expand and be of service in our local region.
"Our members felt it was paramount to get more involved in our local community. As part of the new format, Capricornia College residents strongly believe to give back we needed to focus on people in need and how we can be of benefit."
Kay says the Cap College residents want to develop friendships and cheer up the children's ward patients before moving to other areas of the hospital.
