Yarra Ranges Council Staff - We're supporting Share the Dignity's #ItsInTheBag
** Yarra Ranges Council Staff **
Call for Donations – Support Share the Dignity's #ItsInTheBag Campaign
As part of our activities for 16 Days of Activism, the Gender Equity Advocates (GEAs) are supporting Share the Dignity's annual Christmas appeal, #ItsInTheBag. This campaign provides bags filled with essentials, period products, and thoughtful gifts to women, girls, and those who menstruate who are doing it tough.
While our focus is on Share the Dignity's #ItsInTheBag Campaign, we are also exploring local charities and local families we can support as priority - watch this space!
Share the Dignity
Share the Dignity works to support people experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or anyone doing it tough by distributing period products and working to end period poverty in Australia. Their annual drives collect thousands of items, which are then distributed to charities across the country.
16 Days of Activism
This campaign coincides with 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international movement running from 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10th December (Human Rights Day). Supporting Share the Dignity aligns with the purpose of this campaign as one of the main recipients are women escaping family violence. It also aligns with our commitment at Council to progressing gender equity.
What are we collecting?
We’re accepting donations of pre-filled bags or individual items. Essentials include:
- Bags (handbags, totes, backpacks)
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Body wash or soap
- Roll-on deodorant
- Sealed period products (pads, tampons, menstrual cups, etc.)
For Mum & Bub bags:
- Maternity pads, breast pads, baby wipes, nappies, baby shampoo/wash, rash cream
Optional luxury items:
- Makeup, stationery, jewellery, books, socks, gift vouchers, etc.
For more information, and a full list of what you can and can't donate, please visit their website: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag
Note: Bags must be either brand new or in excellent condition. All other items must be new and in sealed packaging for health and safety reasons.
Collection points:
Donations can be dropped at all Council sites, including the Civic Centre (in the Hub), Community Links, Depots, and Sherbrooke Family & Children's Centre. Items will be sent via internal mail to the Civic Centre, where volunteers will pack bags for distribution via Bunnings or local charities.
I hear Share the Dignity have Packing Parties… Will we have one too?
Absolutely! Please join us to pack any early donations we receive. It’s also a great chance to socially connect with colleagues and give back.
Details:
Tuesday, 12th November, 1 – 2pm
Conference Room A
Light refreshments will also be provided - thanks to the YRC Social Club!
The Social Club are also donating a selection of brand new handbags to help get our packing party started.
Monetary Donations
If you prefer to donate money, you can do so via our page. Your contribution will help Share the Dignity volunteers put together bags to donate on our behalf.
Questions?
For questions, contact Dani Amiet or Gabby Golds from the Health & Wellbeing Team, or Kerri Trengove from the Gender Equity Team.
