Over the past year Real has experienced great success and it is time to start giving something back to the communities that have helped us to grow.
We will be undertaking a series of ‘Real Needs’ initiatives in various communities over the coming months. They are simply about our staff caring for people and the company has come to the table by providing those who volunteer with a days paid leave.
Recent Real Needs events
Park Benches
December 2009
Over the past week the staff at Real Insurance have been busy sanding and painting the hundreds of park benches that are dotted over the 120 acres of the Anglican Retirement Village at Castle Hill.
The many benches provide a vital resting point for elderly residents walking the plentiful grounds of the Village.
The staff at Real Insurance eagerly volunteered to take time out from their busy schedules to spend a day at the Village sanding and painting the benches for the use of residents.
Chris Smith, Maintenance Manager of the 120 acre complex has likened the task of painting the benches to that of painting the Harbour Bridge, as once you finish the job you have to turn around and start again.
Smith explained that to have volunteers help with this mammoth task means his team can focus on improving facilities for the residents rather than just maintaining them.
Over the course of the week, Real Insurance staff donned their hats, sandpaper and paint brushes and worked in pairs to repair the park benches.
The staff at Real were unanimous about the experience. All agreed that it was fantastic to get out and give something back to such important members of the community.
Christmas lunch
November 2009
Real Insurance helped to make Christmas come early for the residents of Hopetoun Village in Castle Hill by serving a delicious lunch on Monday November 23.
Six volunteers from Real Insurance were on hand to serve the guests and clean up afterwards on what was a gourmet day for all involved.
“For the Hopetoun lunch we have six Real Insurance volunteers and I would like to thank Tami Turner, Suzanne Zerafa, Aaron Heger, Adele Franks, Ann Roi and Kathleen Sheehan who volunteered their time to serve lunch to the residents of Hopetoun.”
Hopetoun Village is operated by Anglican Retirement Villages (ARV) and is set on the eastern boundary of almost 120 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in Castle Hill. It offers a safe and relaxing atmosphere within a caring Christian community.
Paul Poleweski, Hopetoun Village manager says: “We are delighted to see the staff from Real Insurance giving something back to the senior members of our community. Over 50 people will attend between the ages of 65-99 years.
“At Hopetoun Village we pride ourselves on providing people with an opportunity to enjoy really good times without having to worry about maintaining a property, cleaning gutters and mowing lawns. This is a very active and vibrant community. A community within which people are really enjoying their golden years.”
The ARV has many Villages across Sydney and numerous volunteering opportunities available. All those interested in volunteering should call Leanne Martin, Volunteer Coordinator on 02 9421 5446.