Comfort and Support Cushions at Calvary Mater Newcastle

Thanks to Dry July funding, the Occupational Therapy Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle was able to purchase 14 ‘comfort and support’ cushions for the hospital’s Oncology Equipment Loan Pool.

These specialised cushions are an invaluable resource for patients, with pressure care being so important in preventing further injury to already vulnerable patients. 

Patients are able to take the cushions home and use them over a three month period at no cost. Due to the huge demand for the cushions, moments after being delivered to the department the cushions were being lent out to patients in need.

Kylie Murchie, Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant, said, “We are very pleased to offer this extra level of comfort and care to our patients as a result of this money, thank you.”