I’ve always aimed to “dream big” in life. Dreaming big has taught me that amazing things happen when you adopt this mind set. From starting up my own successful consulting business for almost 13 years, to being successful in the 2020 Local Government election and now working in my role as councillor, a privileged position that has been challenging at times, but also richly rewarding.
So, what is my next “dream big” project?
Through my involvement with the Trudy Crowley Foundation, as Chair, the board of directors have always dared to dream big.
From formation in 2018, we have employed a part-time, fully qualified palliative care nurse; employed a part-time counsellor, who specialises in oncology counselling and emotional support; opened the Trudy Crowley Community Cancer Support Centre in February 2023; employed a second fully qualified palliative care nurse in March this year and will be employing a third fully qualified palliative care nurse in 2024. All free services to our patients.
Dreaming big has achieved these amazing results. But we believe in dreaming bigger and chasing more audacious goals!
Our next ‘dream big’ project is to bring our vision of the Trudy Crowley Palliative Care Sanctuary to fruition. The sanctuary will provide respite and end-of-life care for patients undergoing oncology treatment and will include eight bedrooms (one allocated for children), non-denominational chapel, kitchen and amenities room. It will be a tranquil haven for palliative care patients to be cared for with dignity, compassion and respect.
Our partners are fully behind this dream and support the need for this facility within our community.
Fundraising has begun and we require $2m to find the perfect piece of land. We are seeking companies or individuals willing to pledge money for one bedroom, which will bear their name.
This is a massive dream big project and will take some years to achieve. However, nothing has ever been achieved by thinking small and I firmly believe in my heart, this vision will become a reality for our community.
https://www.trudycrowleyfoundation.com.au/
Cr Pauline Townsend
Mackay Regional Council
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