The event was part of a fundraising campaign to support early intervention programs run by speech and hearing centres across Australia, to help children who are deaf or have hearing impairments.
Residents and staff at Mercy Place Edgewater dug out some bold shirts for the occasion, raising almost $100 on the day. The seniors had morning tea while judging their favourite “loud” outfits paraded on a catwalk.
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READ NOWService manager Helen Fullarton said Loud Shirt Day was a chance to get vocal about support for children with deafness or hearing impairments.
“Residents love the chance to dress up, or dress down in this instance, and have a laugh while contributing in a meaningful way to good causes within the wider community,” she said.