Apex Club Of Herbert River

The Apex Club of Herbert River recently made a generous donation to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre following the flooding event.

The Apex Club of Herbert River built 22 units in 1971 for senior citizens that cannot afford their own accommodation. This generous community organisation still aims to provide support to the elderly people at these units even though it is now managed by the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.

Although not effected by the flooding, Secretary Darrin Hopffensetz said the Apex Club wanted to show support.

Darrin said they would donate $1,500 to assist with replacements, and also a $3,500 donation to use as they please.

CEO of Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Linda McClelland said she was thrilled with the donation.

“We've been offered a contract from the Government to continue the community recovery efforts when they close up the hubs. So, when they close up the hub, and they all go back to their day jobs.

"They've given us a three-month contract to continue those works for some of the more vulnerable people who didn't get their issues resolved while the hubs were open.

“I'm thinking that $3500 will be able to help some of those individuals that in that period of time didn’t get that help.

"By getting a grant we can not only provide just a product that makes us feel good, but a product that's specific to that person and their needs is amazing."

In addition to the donation to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Apex Club of Herbert River also donated $100 gift cards to residents at the Units.

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