Preparing to service a vehicle at the new Community Care Trust workshop in Dunedin this week are (from left) James Williams, Suzie Seque, David King and Michael Willetts. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Community Care Trust unveiled its new facility this week, with the Abbotsford-based workshop to be used as a training base and vehicle service centre.
Chief executive Barney Cooper said the trust, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorders, could save an estimated $4000 a year by servicing its vehicle fleet.
Pre-warrant servicing, such as oil changes, would be carried out by two trained employees, with five people shortlisted for the roles, she said.
A grant to buy a car hoist from the Otago Community Trust helped make the workshop a possibility, and there were plans to offer services to other community groups, Ms Cooper said.
