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# [No curtain call for Curtin University's couches living to seat another day](https://blog.programmed.com.au/work-and-smile-fridays/no-curtain-call-for-curtin-universitys-couches-living-to-seat-another-day)

 Written by [Communications](https://blog.programmed.com.au/work-and-smile-fridays/author/communications) | 14 February 2025 12:26:16 AM

This Friday, we share a story of teamwork and resourcefulness as the Programmed team ensured the extended life of a suite of perfectly repurposed couches! 🛋️

Michael Watts, Government Relations Stakeholder Manager in our Facility Management business, had the following story to share:

It was almost curtains for about 30 student accommodation couches at Perth’s Curtin University recently – until the Programmed Team stepped in!

 

Although the weather was warm there were smiles all around – and a ‘daggy dad’ thumbs up from Justice Reintegration Team Leader Ben Hasler - as the couches were collected from Curtin University and delivered to their new homes – the Banksia Hill Detention Centre and the Midland Learning Academy, a school for special educational needs.

Curtin Uni Facility Manager Danika Strachan said it was fantastic the couches could find a new home ahead of a student accommodation re-fit.

 

Awesome work, team! Also, how's that for a bit of tetris in the truck?! 🚚

If you have a story to share that demonstrates the reasons we Work and Smile, you can submit your story by clicking below. And don't be shy! Every accomplishment, big or small, matters.

 

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