Community’s love builds Nolan’s home

MORE than 50 Townsville businesses, tradespeople and suppliers have banded together to make a family’s dream come true.

Martin Locke Homes announced on Wednesday that construction had officially begun on “Nolan’s Home”.

The house will be specially designed for five- year- old Nolan Rooms.

He was born at just 26 weeks gestation and when infection took hold of his tiny body he suffered significant brain tissue loss and is now living with cerebral palsy, which affects his ability to move.

His mother Nicole and father Christian had a dream to own a fully accessible home.

Their existing house restricted Nolan to one room and he couldn’t access his beloved brothers’ bedrooms let alone shower safely or go to the bathroom.

“Our family has been overwhelmed by the support the wonderful team at Martin Locke Homes and countless other businesses have offered us,” said Mrs Rooms said.

“This home will literally change Nolan’s life and how we are able to interact as a family.

“Even something as simple as Nolan being able to reach a tap to wash his own hands is huge for him.

“Without independence Nolan will not progress physi- cally and emotionally grows into a man.

“It is so humbling to know that so many wonderful Townsville people have helped change Nolan’s future.

“We will do all we can to ‘ pay it forward’ and help others wherever we can.

“Our hearts are full of thanks for those involved and we will cherish this forever home, forever.”

The new home was made possible after the Townsville community raised $ 150,000.

“We cannot thank our amazing trade and supply partners enough, without them we would not be breaking ground on this amazing project,” Martin Locke Homes managing director Martin Locke said. as he