Departure Lounge with Geelong Mums

Geelong Mums is asking the community to support more than 1,400 babies and children in need this Christmas. 

 

Geelong Mums was founded in 2013 and quickly grew from front porch donation drives to today’s thriving operation, which consists of over 1,000 volunteers rehoming more than 18,000 nursery items worth $2.2 million to more than 6,100 babies and children last year alone. All goods are distributed by Maternal and Child Health Nurses and social workers from more than 65 partner agencies throughout the region.

 

With material donations, financial support, incredible volunteer contribution, and a lot of hard work, Geelong Mums provides everything a family needs to welcome their baby home from the hospital for an average cost of $126. This could include a cot, pram, car seat, breast pump, toiletries, nappies, wipes, clothing and linen, books, toys and many other essentials.

 

This Christmas, Geelong Mums is asking the community to make a donation that will pay for a specific item and to leave a message of support for the family who will receive it.

 

Geelong Mums General Manager, Julia Roache, said “at this time of the year Geelong Mums is really busy. However, the funding we need to continue helping families in need runs very low which is why we need the community’s support.”  

 

The theme of this year’s Christmas appeal is “Share the Joy”.  

 

“Making a financial donation that will provide essential nursery equipment will bring much needed relief to families in crisis at this time of year. Sadly, for some it might be the only gift they receive,” Julia said.

 

“Your monetary gift will mean we can get safe cots, prams, car seats and good quality children’s clothing into the homes of families living in uncertain situations in Geelong.” 

Geelong Mums works in conjunction with their colleagues at St Kilda Mums and Eureka Mums in Ballarat.  Geelong Mums does not receive any ongoing government funding which means they rely on the community to continue supporting families in need. 

 

Please go towww.geelongmums.org to donate.