Sunraysia Residential Services Inc. (SRS) will officially open its newest Short-Term Accommodation (STA) home, which is being called DON, on Saturday 17 October 2026, in recognition of the extraordinary and ongoing contribution of Don Seward to the Sunraysia community.
“Don joined SRS in 2001 as a general Board member, before taking on the role of President, a position he held for 10 years,” SRS Chief Executive Officer Marian Luehman said.
“Don remains an active and valued member of the Board today, with his contribution recognised through SRS Life Membership in 2019.
“For Don, volunteering has never simply been about holding a position or having a title. It has been about showing up, getting involved, and making a difference. He has demonstrated that age is no barrier to meaningful contribution.
“He is resilient, calm and thoughtful, mixed with a good sense of humor that is expressed in a quiet sense of purpose.
“Fittingly it is those very qualities that make DON the perfect name for our new home.”
Community members, participants, families, support coordinators and disability sector professionals are invited to attend DON’s official opening and open day on Saturday 17 October from 10am to 1pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the facilities, meet the SRS team and learn more about the services and supports available.
HitFM Mildura will also broadcast live from DON throughout the morning.
“As you enter DON, you will feel it is warm and welcoming,” Ms Luehman said. “It is a home with purpose — created through vision, commitment and many years of people giving their time to SRS – just like Don, it will stand the test of time.
“So, to everyone who enters our new home, welcome to DON. We hope you find here the same sense of warmth, calm and connection that Don has brought to SRS, and to our community, for so many years.”
About DON
Designed to meet Specialist Disability Accommodation High Physical Support standards, this individually architecturally designed accessible home aims to enhance independence, accessibility and overall wellbeing.
Discover features including:
- Face and Voice-activated technology and smart speakers
- Smart environmental controls
- Interactive touchscreen displays
- Motion-activated systems
- Advanced audio-visual experiences
- Dedicated sensory rooms and experiences
- Accessible swimming pool with wheelchair access
Media Contact:
Vinnie Rodi – Marketing and Events Coordinator
Phone: 0439 364 781
Email: vrodi@srsinc.com.au