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    Marian College students Nikki Watts, Lia Hayward, Tara Hendy and Nathan Vincent model clothing for a Ararat U3A THREADS fashion show last year. U3A members Pam Orr, Deb Cooper and Anne Hedgeland fit the students with costumes.

Defibrillator donation for Ararat's Patricia Hinchey Centre

08 July 2020

East Grampians Health Service has bought a defibrillator for its Patricia Hinchey Centre for aged care with help from a U3A Ararat donation.

U3A Ararat donated $600 to the Patricia Hinchey Centre and $1000 to Ararat’s Marian College for student scholarships.

The group generated the money with a fashion parade last year showcasing vintage and rare outfits from the past, titled ‘Threads’ and modelled by Marian College students.

The showcase also featured a digital and static display from the Lady Grimwade Collection from Ararat Gallery’s permanent collection.



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East Grampians Health Service chief executive Andrew Freeman said the service was grateful for the generosity of U3A Ararat members.

“Defibrillators are vital for the quick response to people suffering a cardiac arrest and to have one installed at the Patricia Hinchey Centre will be important for the safety of our consumers,” he said.

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