Members of the community are being encouraged to dig deep and help those facing homelessness in Wyndham.
Through council’s community centres and libraries, much-needed dignity packs are currently being collected for the Homelessness Week.
Held from August 4-10, the week is an annual campaign where services and community groups raise awareness of the impact of homelessness and advocate for change via national and local community events.
The donation drive is collecting long-life food and personal care items for those in need.
Personal care items can include items such as toothbrushes, moisturiser, soap and sanitary items, blankets, new socks and underwear.
Mayor Mia Shaw said that considering that more than 122,000 Australians will experience homelessness on any given night, the community had done a fine job in galvanising itself.
“We are so proud of our community centres and libraries as well as our community members who donated and thankful for those who are volunteering their time to pack donated items into dignity packs to support community members in need,” Cr Shaw said.
Members of the community will also have the opportunity to celebrate their generosity and good will.
The dignity packs will be put together at an event at Dianella Community Centre in Tarneit on Wednesday, August 6, from 10.30am-12.30pm.
The event will include guest speakers from local service providers, with the chance to hear first-hand about local community needs and challenges.
Everyone is also welcome to come along and assemble the packs.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/homelessness-week
