Workshop carves out place in NCS program

Noosa Community Support (NCS) is expanding its successful Workshop program.

The Workshop sessions proved so popular when trialled last year that NCS has decided to make them a permanent and more regular fixture.

Workshop clients get together and make items from wood. Last year’s trial program made toys for the Salvation Army to give to children in need at Christmas.

“Our plan is to bring this program to even more eligible people in our community, as it has been so rewarding for the NCS clients involved so far,” says NCS Supervisor Geoff Brittain.  

NCS recently started a second Workshop on Mondays, in response to demand for the Thursday session. 

Staff have teamed up with The Noosa Men’s Shed, Cleanaway and Council’s waste management team to source recycled timber for woodwork projects.

“We’re delighted the pilot Workshop has been such a success that we’re now able to make the program permanent,” Mr Brittain said.

“This initiative has been three years in the making. We are indebted to local resident Laurie Carmichael for donating many of the tools we use in The Workshop.

“It would also not have been possible without NCS volunteer Steve McEwan, the support of Cooroora Woodworkers Club and their association with the Salvation Army,” Mr Brittain said

“Steve is responsible for all the design and cutting out of most of the items we’ve produced.”

Noosa Community Support provides social interaction for eligible people who are aged over 65 years or someone aged under 65 years with a disability within the Noosa Shire.

For more information on The Workshop, visit the website, send an email or call (07) 5329 6175.

24 April 2017