Karinya

A HOME GROWN HOUSING MODEL THAT WORKS – KARINYA, GLEN INNES

A HOME GROWN HOUSING MODEL THAT WORKS – KARINYA, GLEN INNES

Karinya, Glen Innes, is a home-grown housing model which has housed 144 people in its 50 years of operation. This anniversary was celebrated by residents and the community recently in the garden at Karinya. “The thing that I would like to get across about Karinya” says John Lee, President of the Glen Innes Karinya Association Inc., “is that it is run entirely by volunteers, it is owned by the Glen Innes community and we are so grateful for the continuing community support over the past 50 years.” Karinya provides individual self-care homes for people aged 65 or over who are…
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Men’s Shed Supporting Locals

Men’s Shed Supporting Locals

The Glen Innes Men's Shed have always been a strong supporter of local charities and organisations. Last week through the generous support of the local community they we able to make a new round of donations: $1,000 to Karinya a local, self funded elderly housing project $2,000 to Can Assist which does a great job assisting with transportation costs etc of local cancer patients. $1,100 Minerama Sponsorship to help with the organisation and running of this important local event. $1,000 to Glen Innes News who provide a valuable resource in keeping us informed about events in our local community. The…
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