Goondir Chairman Gary White (centre) accepting the delivery of solar panels. Image: Goondir
Goondir Health is harnessing the power of Mother Nature to help support community health, with a recent donation of solar panels to power its operations.
The donation from Origin Energy included three solar systems made up of about 190 panels, along with batteries and inverters, for Goondir’s St George, Oakey and Dalby clinics.
“This renewable energy upgrade will cut our carbon footprint, lower electricity costs and free up more funds for vital health and community programs,” said Goondir Health Services Chairman, Gary White.
“The donation supports the long-term sustainability of our services and will help ensure Goondir’s clinics and community centres can keep operating reliably for the communities that depend on them.”
Goondir CEO Floyd Leedie said: “Running a holistic model of care can be very costly as it is more than just treating illnesses; we are supporting people in every aspect of their lives.”
“From our clinical services to our wellbeing programs that assist us in addressing health and the social determinants of health — everything we do is about empowering individuals and strengthening our communities.
“The more sustainable our organisation becomes, the more we can empower individuals and strengthen our communities.”
Origin General Manager, Supply and Technology Aleta Nicoll said Origin was proud to support initiatives that contributed to the health and wellbeing of these communities.
“Donating this equipment is a great way to support the transition to renewable energy and help strengthen vital health services like those Goondir provides,” she said.
Goondir is a southwest Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled primary health organisation, serving the communities of St George, Dalby, Oakey, Chinchilla, Miles, Tara, Thallon and Dirranbandi (Kooma, Mandandanji,
Bigambul and Barunggam countries).
For more information visit Goondir online via the link.
