Hospital kiosk open for business again

After being closed for 18 months following COVID-19 lockdowns and renovations, the Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is once again open and serving the community.

Open from 10am until 2pm Tuesday to Friday, the kiosk serves drinks and meals, including coffee, tea, sandwiches, and burgers.

Is it frequented by NSW Health staff and other health professionals and the auxiliary is encouraging the wider community to visit and support the kiosk.

All funds raised goes back into supporting patient care and buying medical equipment for Woy Woy Hospital.

Member

John Daven of Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group is one of three men to receive a prestigious national award for community service.

The Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service was presented by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) on the eve of Men’s Health Week and is named in honour of the late Max Gardner, who helped establish a support group network which now comprises more than 120 local groups around the country.

Daven is the President of the Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group.

He was diagnosed in 2004 with aggressive prostate cancer and in 2012 decided to

“The Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is an outstanding café on the Peninsula,” Reid said.

“You can taste the extra care that goes into each drink or meal prepared, as the auxiliary volunteers go above and beyond.

“By purchasing drinks and meals, you are also supporting Woy Woy Hospital and patient care.

“The Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary has been able to purchase a range of medical equipment through funds raised at the kiosk.

“I would encourage the community on the Peninsula, and across the Central Coast, to visit and have a drink or meal there.

“You will enjoy delicious drinks and meals and support a worthy cause.”

Auxiliary President Phyllis Thomas the kiosk was in need of more volunteers.

“For 20 years the kiosk has operated out of Woy Woy

Top award for cancer survivor

attend his local support group to see what they had to offer.

Two meetings later, he was appointed group leader and hasn’t looked back.

Daven is passionate about improving men’s wellbeing and quality of life.

He’s an active member of the community, attending regular events on behalf of PCFA and encouraging men to get tested.

In 2020 he was presented with the Caring for the Coast Award and in 2022 he received a Rotary Community Service Award.

Daven was recognised alongside Alan Barlee of Geelong Prostate Cancer Support Group and Alan White of Bayside-Kingston Prostate Cancer Support Group in

Victoria.

Between them the men have dedicated a combined estimated total of nearly 20,000 hours to supporting men and families affected by the disease over many decades.

PCFA Chairman Professor Steve Callister announced the recipients on Wednesday, June 7.

“The award recognises the outstanding contribution these gentlemen have made to our mission and their remarkable dedication to supporting other men and families impacted by prostate cancer,” Callister said.

“Over many years they have each gone above and beyond to champion our work, making a profound contribution to each of the three pillars of our service, these being research, awareness, and support.

“I speak for all those in our community when I convey my abiding gratitude to these gentlemen for the exceptional difference they have made to so many Australians impacted by prostate cancer, improving

Hospital and supported patient care,” she said.

“We have about eight volunteers but need more to keep up with demand.

“No prior experience or training is necessary, just the ability to make drinks and prepare meals.

“The kiosk has a brilliant new outdoor dining area for customers to enjoy and there are knitted gifts available to purchase as well.” survivorship outcomes for all.”

The kiosk is at Woy Woy Hospital on Ocean Beach Rd, and everybody in the community is welcome.

To volunteer at the kiosk, call 4344 8435 or contact the President on 0409 425 811.

PCFA CEO Anne Savage said the organisation’s work was only made possible by the support of outstanding individuals who gave their own time to ensure that men and their partners did not have to walk alone when prostate cancer struck.

“They play a vital role in providing men and their loved ones with information, comfort, and support, calling on their own personal experiences to make a difference in the lives of others,” she said.

To find out more, go to www. pcfa.org.au

For support, phone PCFA on 1800 22 00 99.