Juniper’s furniture finds new life through charitable donations

As Juniper refurbishes its aged care homes, it’s not just customers who benefit – local charities and training organisations do too.

Before any refurbishment, surplus equipment is professionally assessed and items that are deemed safe and usable are redistributed across Juniper homes to replace older pieces, such as electric beds. When equipment no longer fits Juniper’s needs but is still in good condition, it’s offered to charities.

Earlier this year before the Charles Jenkins Transition Care building was decommissioned, approved equipment was first repurposed across other Juniper sites and remaining items were then donated to charities.

“Recycling, repurposing, reusing are all great words but when put into action they can change people’s lives and the environment in the same process,” Juniper Pastoral and Spiritual Care Manager David van Leen said.

“Throwing things out is the easiest option but sometimes the easiest option is not the most rewarding.  Helping various charities out with what would have gone in the bin and helping them to make a difference in someone’s life is indeed rewarding.

“You never know which charity needs what – all it takes is an email or phone call and what we give could be exactly what they were looking for.”

A similar process is currently underway at Juniper St Andrews, with furniture and surplus Personal Protective Equipment being passed on to organisations and people in need.

Charities to benefit so far include: ParaQuad, Good Samaritans, Shalom House, The Salvation Army, No Limits, Kanyana Wildlife and a number of local schools.

Next on the refurbishment schedule are residential aged care homes Juniper Annesley in Bentley, Bethshan in Katanning, Waratah Lodge in Wagin and Bethavon and The Residency in Northam — each offering further opportunities to give good furniture a second life and benefit locals.

This approach reflects Juniper’s commitment to sustainability, community support, and making the most of every resource to benefit others long after the final coat of paint is dry.