By Dominique Tassell
Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland paid the Stanthorpe Men’s Shed a visit on 25 May.
Both she and her husband are patrons of the Queensland Men’s Shed Association.
Dr Young and her husband visited for a morning tea, and to meet the members of the Shed.
She reportedly spoke generously with everyone.
The Stanthorpe Men’s Shed was opened by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Anne Wensley AC, who served as Governor of Queensland from 2008 to 2014.
Dr Young also toured several hospitals and health services located within the region on her trip.
She visited Inglewood, Texas, Stanthorpe, and Warwick facilities and met with staff and residents.
Darling Downs Health Board Chair Mr Mike Horan AM was pleased to meet with Her Excellency and showcase our regional health facilities.
“Dr Young is a familiar face to many. She was Queensland’s Chief Health Officer for 16 years and helped guide our state from the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic in January 2020, right through until she stepped down from the position in October 2021,” Mr Horan said.
“It was our absolute pleasure and honour to host Dr Young, in her new role as Governor of Queensland, during her time with us in the Southern Downs.”
“We are proud of the work our staff do each and every day. This visit was a wonderful opportunity to share this passion and dedication our staff have for their communities with the Governor of Queensland,” Mr Horan said.
Photos by Samantha Wantling.
