By Alesha Capone
More than 1000 hospital gowns have been sewn for Western Health staff, as part of a community project.
Earlier this year, the health organisation partnered with 20 community centres in the west, to help sew much-needed scrubs for medical staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Point Cook resident and Heathdale Christian College teacher Jasmine Hill kickstarted the scrubs campaign, along with her friends Lily and Cassy.
Mrs Hill said the idea came about after she contacted the Western Health Foundation, to see how she and her friends could help during the pandemic.
Mrs Hill said she also contacted Point Cook Community Learning Centre for assistance, and soon more community centres joined in, along with Network West, which provides support to Neighbourhood Houses in the west.
More than 200 sewers volunteered as part of the project.
Last week, Melton council, Network West and volunteer sewers from Stevenson House in Caroline Springs presented Western Health last with 50 hand-sewn gowns.
Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan, who attended the event, said: “This initiative is a fantastic example of people coming together in a crisis to make a positive difference in the community.”
“To date, more than 1000 hospital gowns have been cut and sewn thanks to volunteers across community centres, Neighbourhood Houses around the western suburbs and Country Women’s Association chapters.
“To see the community response to this project – which was the brainchild of a Point Cook resident and is being run by Wyndham City’s Point Cook Community Learning Centre and Wyndham Park Community Centre – is nothing short of amazing.”
