The six-bedroom facility in Queanbeyan will provide respite care for people aged 18 to 60 with a terminal or chronic illness.
It was the dream of the late community campaigner Yvonne Cuschieri whose son Steven died of brain cancer in 2013 before she passed away from lung cancer in 2021.
It was the dream of the late community campaigner Yvonne Cuschieri whose son Steven died of brain cancer in 2013 before she passed away from lung cancer in 2021.
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00:18 Alright, ready? 3, 2, 1, cut.
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00:29 the world. (crowd chattering)
00:59 - Super proud that this day's come.
01:02 Super proud of mum, super proud of Paul Walsh,
01:05 the committee, the community.
01:08 It's something that's desperately needed.
01:11 And to be a part of it here today,
01:16 it's a really special thing for both of us.
01:18 So, it's just incredible.
01:21 - What they've achieved in her honor,
01:24 she wouldn't be happy with the recognition
01:25 that it's called Eva of Pisciri House,
01:27 but it's a nice contribution
01:29 for what she's done for the community in Queensland.
01:32 But Paul Walsh has been the real driving force behind this,
01:35 and in this committee deserves accolades.
01:39 So, congratulations for getting it to this stage.
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