Weekly update, 28 May 2010

Congratulations Simon

Simon Smith, one of our Wonder Factory volunteers, has been nominated by the Courier Mail for this year’s Pride of Australia Awards under the category of Community Spirit. We wish Simon all the very best as he represents all our wonderful volunteers.

“A Queensland University of Technology law student, Mr Smith, 21, of Tweed Heads, is a
volunteer at the Royal Children's Hospital Wonder Factory, where kids who are patients, their siblings, cousins or friends who are visiting or staying with them, can play.

He has been nominated in the Community Spirit category, which recognises an individual or group whose selfless, tireless and largely unacknowledged actions have enriched the lives of those around
them in their community.

"I have been lucky in life and believe it's important to give back," Mr Smith said. "Being able to brighten the day of kids stuck in hospital through no fault of their own is very rewarding." - Sunday Mail Brisbane - 23-May-2010

Welcome Newbies!

This week on Wednesday and Thursday nights we held training for 37 new volunteers. This is an amazing turn up considering the State of Origin was on Wednesday night, so we say a HUGE thank you to everyone for attending!!

Last night two of our new inductees were brave enough to face the Phantom Flanner (who was actually one of our patients this week!), they copped a cream pie to the face and it was broadcast up to the wards. Thank you Emma and Tim for being such good sports!

Position Vacant – Wonder Factory

With Sarah’s appointment to Wonder Factory Administration Officer, we are now recruiting a Wonder Factory Supervisor.

Casual Wonder Factory Supervisor

We are looking for a Wonder Factory Supervisor to cover the 9:30am – 5:30pm shift on a Sunday, as well as fill in for ad-hoc shifts when required. Reporting to the Wonder Factory Manager, the primary function of this position is to supervise and coordinate the Wonder Factory precinct and its team of volunteers.

So, if you are skilled in the following areas check out the position description.
- safety and security conscious
- juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
- communicate well with a wide range of people
- see things from a child’s perspective
- love having fun

If you are interested in this casual position please email an expression of interest and your resume to Nick Van Dyke – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by close of business Monday 7 June. If you have any questions please give Nick a call on 3636 3675.

Comings and Goings

In the past fortnight the Wonder Factory welcomed Coralie Macartney, Greg Fine, Ruby Awram, Michelle Hynd, Tanya Cole and Lisa Gilmore. We are very excited to announce that Lisa and her dog Mac (a Border collie) are also Delta Pet Therapy volunteers.

We also say a warm welcome to Vivienne Lewis who joins us on the Information Desk this week.

Meet Jack

To see Jack playing with his younger brother Luke, you’d never imagine he has a chronic, life-threatening disease.

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