|PIC1|The squad enjoyed many activities during their break away from the AIS, including Well-Being Australia's Vic Matthews presentation, one of the highlights of the respite ministry.
This facility was established in order to provide rest and recuperation for Australian Institute of Sport athletes and coaches and their families.
Australian Institute of Sport athletes and coaches have been regular visitors since Mark and Delma Tronson co-ordinated the Moruya ministry for 14 years to the end of 2005.
In 2006 they relocated to Tweed Heads where they replicated the respite facility, and established 'Basil Sellers Tweed' for the six AIS sport units based in south east Queensland: Diving, Squash, Softball, Flatwater Canoe and the men's and women's Cricket units.
A recent refurbishment program at 'Basil Sellers Moruya' has seen new bathrooms and kitchens through a $50,000 gift from Mr Basil Sellers.
"The co-ordinators, Kim and Michelle Gillis, have pulled out all stops with the refurbishments and it is looking quite magnificent," Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson explained. "It is enhanced by the surroundings which encapsulate the 'bush orchestra' symphony of bellbird song."
"This was one of the final visits to this facility for 2008, but already AIS bookings have been made for the new year and 2009 is shaping up to be a very exciting year," M V Tronson stated.
The AIS womens basketball squad engaged in their prepared activities which included down-time on the beach. These 'get-away' opportunities provide a real buzz as the athletes themselves pull together with the cooking and cleaning up to ensure it all happens.