For Regis Port Stephens (NSW) resident Charlie, woodworking has been part of life for as long as he can remember.
“I started woodworking when I was a child, about six years old,” he said.
Inspired by his parents, Charlie developed a love for making things by hand from an early age.
“Both of my parents were very creative. I guess I followed in their footsteps.”
That passion has remained with him throughout his life and continues today. For Charlie, moving into aged care has not meant giving up his valued hobbies. He continues to drive himself to the Woodies, a local wood working workshop that he is a member of.
“Being able to drive to the club makes me happy, it gives me purpose and a feeling of achievement,” he said.
Charlie enjoys the challenge and satisfaction that comes with each project, but for him, the greatest reward is seeing others appreciate his work.
“I love to be able to create something really beautiful for others to enjoy,” he said.
It is this social connection that Charlie finds most rewarding. At the club, members embrace a motto that reflects Charlie’s own philosophy: ‘Make and Share’.
At Regis, Charlie’s story is similar to that of many residents who are supported to continue pursuing the passions and routines that matter most to them.
