Tag: knitting
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How Volunteers Are Transforming Hospital Stays One Goodie at a Time
Overview: Comfort in the clinical environment Across Canberra, a devoted group of volunteers is quietly rewriting the hospital experience for patients and families. The charity Good Omen Goodeze (GOG) has spent almost eight years delivering handmade comfort goodies to health care settings in the ACT. From knitted octopuses to soft blankets and fidget toys, these…
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a small package: the power of a handmade goodie When four-year-old Zyan Laurenco arrived at Canberra Hospital, the environment was loud, unfamiliar and overwhelming. His mum, Guinevere Laurenco, hadn’t anticipated packing essentials for a hospital stay, including a way to ease the anxiety of a frightened child. It was a moment that underscored…
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays, one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a difficult moment When a child ends up in hospital, the environment can feel overwhelming: unfamiliar noises, bright lights, and endless stranger voices. For four-year-old Zyan and his mother Guinevere Laurenco, the trip from GP to Canberra Hospital became a test of nerves and endurance. They arrived with little more than hope, not…