Wyndham council says it is committed to raising awareness of the challenges confronting people without stable accommodation during Homelessness Week.
Homelessness Week runs between 1-7 August and seeks to highlight the impacts of homelessness and the actions ordinary people can take to make a difference.
Council officers will be assisting in the production of ‘dignity packs’, which will include toiletries to assist vulnerable people in the municipality.
Mayor Peter Maynard said the dignity packs were a “small way we can make a difference”.
“Wyndham City Community Centre staff have brought to fruition a great idea of doing something small that will make a difference to people facing unstable accommodation,” he said.
“They came up with the idea of creating dignity packs for men and women and they reached out to the Wyndham community and sought donations.”
“A fantastic idea that gives vulnerable people experiencing homelessness one less thing to worry about. Providing dignity packs – gives back a little bit of dignity.”
Council said the amount of donations received was “overwhelming”, with many large businesses donating toiletries, blankets and gift vouchers.
The dignity packs will be distributed to all council managed and community managed community centres and available for those in need to pick up Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm.
Details:www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/supportservices
