Every day to be Red Nose Day at Innovation Centre

Jacquelyn Curtis

Ms Finlayson and Dr Wills look over their nose Photo: Kimberly Douglas

15 August 2006:Raging allergies and nasty colds can make red noses a common sight during Canberra winter - but a good cause has seen a university building sporting its very own 'red nose'.

The second floor balcony of the Innovation Centre has been adorned with an oversized red nose, thanks to a donation by charitable Professional Management Program (PMP) staff.

"Red Nose Day is a worthy cause, deserved of donations," client services officer Lisa Finlayson, said.

In its 18th year, Red Nose Day is celebrated on the last Friday in June. Red Nose Day sees people, buildings and cars decked out with red noses.

In its new home at the Innovation Centre, the University's very own red nose has attracted many comments as well as raising awareness for the well-known charity organisation SIDS and Kids.

SIDS and Kids uses funds generated by Red Nose Day to conduct research into sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and to provide counselling and support for families who have suffered a sudden or unexpected infant death.

Director of the Professional Development Unit, Jules Wills, said the decision to get involved in Red Nose day came after a local radio station held a drive to raise money for the cause.