06/11/2016
From our sister group in Adelaide. A massive project but one that will see so much good come from it.
Huge haul for Donations in Kind
A major new Donations in Kind (DIK) project is currently underway with the relocation of the Royal Adelaide Hospital to new, modernised premises. The redevelopment will result in a tremendous amount of equipment and furniture being discarded by the hospital, which has agreed to let DIK to take a managing role in redistributing the goods. It is estimated the volume to be donated will fill 25 40-foot containers and will include an expected 700 electric hospital beds, overway units and cupboards.
DIK will coordinate the project, managing the number of other partnering groups involved. The old Royal Adelaide Hospital site is expected to be available for some six months to allow containers to be loaded on-site, which will negate the need for trucking and associated costs. However, due to the volume of goods, a 40-foot container will need to be delivered, loaded and dispatched each week, presenting a significant challenge.
Manpower will be on offer from organisations involved in the project to support this Rotary effort, though volunteers are required from Rotary and Rotaract to fulfil coordination roles.
Rotary clubs are also asked to submit “wish lists” of appropriate communities overseas they have a relationship with in regards to hospital related items.
