In The Beginning!
The story of the Laura Johnson
Home for the Aged began when a Mount Isa pensioner, Mrs. Laura Johnson,
complained about the lack of a home to care for senior citizens of the
city. She challenged Mount Isans to do something positive for their
senior citizens.
An appeal was promptly started
with a initial $5 donation from Mrs. Laura Johnson and a home for the
aged in Mount Isa (eventually named after Mrs. Johnson) became a community
cause. In April 1971 a charitable society called "The Society for
the Mount Isa Memorial Garden Settlement for the Aged" was formed.
This society was based on
the funds raised by Mrs. Johnson and funds from the Pensioners League
with membership open to all residents of Mount Isa.
A month later, the Trades
and Labour Council and the Australian Workers Union agreed to employees
making voluntary pay deductions in support of the Home. This move, together
with the support of Mount Isa Mines Ltd. ensured the establishment of
an aged care hostel would become a reality.
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