With Noosa Council funding Sunshine Butterflies has been able to upgrade a building, increase its shaded outdoor area and improve social distancing capacity.
Grant writer Lucy Mills said the not-for-profit organisation had replaced old, opaque louvres on its 25m ex-army shed which is used daily for life skills programs as well as purchase five large outdoor umbrellas for the community facility.
The new umbrellas provide the perfect shaded areas for members, staff and volunteers to socially distance outdoors and still enjoy their daily programs and activities.
“We are so excited to have the addition of new umbrellas at all our picnic tables. It means that we can spend more time outdoors, have more space to socially distance and complete more activities in smaller groups,” program coordinator Linda Grams said.
The glass louvres on the activity shed now provide increased safety and security for all of our staff, members and volunteers who are now able to see inside and outside of the space. These items have allowed Sunshine Butterflies members, staff and volunteers to follow the recommended COVID-19 rules and regulations to ensure the health and safety for all visitors of the community facility.
Sunshine Butterflies CEO Leanne Walsh said their number one priority was the safety of our members and staff, especially in these unprecedented times.
“We are so grateful for the support from Noosa Council, who have allowed us to complete these projects and in turn, made it possible for us to continue to create safe spaces for those living with disabilities,“ she said.
Sunshine Butterflies disability charity provides unique day programs to assist those living with a disability and their families. As a not-for-profit organisation, they rely heavily on donations and community grants to complete worthwhile projects just like this. For more information visit www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au or call 5470 2830.
