OVER 70 people gathered at Argents Hill Hall on Sunday 29 June for the annual Curry Muster, raising important funds to support the ongoing maintenance of three public defibrillators (AEDs) installed along North Arm Road in Girralong and Argents Hill.
The defibrillators were purchased and installed thanks to earlier fundraising efforts, and this year’s Curry Muster focused on keeping them maintained and ready for use.
The event began with a Welcome to Country by Ulamila Rokodakunivosa, a proud Gumbaynggirr woman, followed by a Smoking Ceremony led by Uncle Martin Ballangarry OAM.
Following the ceremony, Carpet Hughes, Chairman of the Community Defib Project, gave a practical demonstration on how to use the defibrillators and perform CPR.
His presentation helped raise awareness about how everyday people can respond in an emergency.
The lunchtime curry feast featured around 25 different dishes, all cooked and donated by local volunteers.
The food was a big hit, with many guests going back for seconds and thirds.
A variety of homemade desserts also followed.
More than $3,500 worth of raffle prizes were given away, and in a generous act, the winner of the $400 petrol voucher put it up for auction, raising an extra $320 for the project.
One of the organisers, Denise Deboer, told News Of The Area, “A big shout out to the near and afar community members that attended the event to support the cause and our gratitude to all that assisted prior and during the event.
“People were kind, the weather was kind and the energy from Country on which the event took place was kind.”
By Mick BIRTLES
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