There was double the reason for members at the Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) Disability Services and Aged Day Centre to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The centre has just received $18,000 funding from the NSW Government for a build-up sensory garden.
CASS is a non-profit organisation that provides training in nursery and aged care services, and provides comprehensive consideration to the wellbeing of those in need.
It is one of 13 groups in the Oatley electorate that has secured grant funding under the NSW Government’s 2017 Community Building Partnership program which aims to create more vibrant and inclusive communities and deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes.
Oatley MP Mark Coure attended the centre in Peakhurst yesterday to present the $18,000 grant to CASS at their Chinese New Year celebration.“This funding, which will go towards the building of a sensory garden at the centre.
“This funding will enable the elderly and people living with a disability to enjoy sensory opportunities that they may not normally experience”, Mr Coure said.
“Sensory gardens are fully accessible and are a great way for people to get acquainted with all their senses in nature. They can include anything from water features, sculptures, scented plants or textured flowers.”
