LAMINEX and Federation TAFE\u2019s building and construction faculty have partnered to improve the comfort of residents staying at Uniting\u2019s Reids Guest House.<\/p>\n
Bedside units, desks, and wardrobes manufactured by Laminex have been assembled by three FedTAFE cabinetry staff and donated to the 50-bed crisis accommodation venue on Lydiard Street North.<\/p>\n
After last year\u2019s major renovations of the guest house following a fire, Uniting Ballarat\u2019s senior manager of community engagement and support Warrick Davison said the furniture has further improved the upgraded space.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy partnering with these two amazing local Ballarat businesses, we\u2019ve been able to provide some real top-quality furniture to some of our most disadvantaged people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt makes our rooms feel more welcoming and shows that we have real pride in the building as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a public education and training provider, FedTAFE building and construction staffer Damien Coats said members of the local community are the institution\u2019s most important stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is really pleasing to be able to utilise our resources and skills and partner with other organisations to undertake this community service project for Reid\u2019s Guest House,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cUniting\u2019s work providing shelter to those in need is critically important and we\u2019re pleased we can supply furniture to make guests feel more comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laminex manufacturing manager Tania Hancock said it\u2019s been a passion project.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to help out in whatever way we could,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is the community that we draw our workforce from\u2026 so it\u2019s important for us to not only try and support the community, but to give back.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAMINEX and Federation TAFE\u2019s building and construction faculty have partnered to improve the comfort of residents staying at Uniting\u2019s Reids Guest House. Bedside units, desks, and wardrobes manufactured by Laminex have been assembled by three FedTAFE cabinetry staff and donated to the 50-bed crisis accommodation venue on Lydiard Street North. After last year\u2019s major renovations […]<\/p>\n