Tarragindi residents urgently collect essential hygiene products, medical supplies, and sewing materials for Cheshire Disability Services in Papua New Guinea, where limited resources leave vulnerable individuals without necessities.
The local effort, coordinated through the charity Someone Who Cares, aims to fill a shipping container departing on 17 March. Donations are accepted at Wellers Hill Bowls Club until 8 March. The drive was initiated due to a request from Cheshire Disability Services, highlighting the critical need for items to improve the daily lives and well-being of those they serve.
Urgent Needs and Community Response
The request from Papua New Guinea outlined a range of items vital for the individuals supported by Cheshire Disability Services. Personal hygiene products, such as soap, toothpaste, and shampoo, are in high demand. Furthermore, hospital-grade body moisturiser is needed to prevent pressure sores, a common issue for individuals with long-term disabilities. Soft socks and sheepskins are also requested to protect fragile feet and joints. Pillows are required to aid in comfortable sleep and physiotherapy sessions.
Beyond basic hygiene and comfort items, physiotherapy equipment is urgently needed. Microwaveable heat packs, reusable cold packs, backpacks for carrying treatment kits, and bum bags for physiotherapists are all vital for effective care during home visits. The most pressing request, however, is for sewing machines, needles, thread, and materials, enabling individuals to make their clothes and develop essential skills.
Someone Who Cares: Facilitating International Aid
Someone Who Cares, the Australian not-for-profit organisation facilitating this donation drive, focuses on providing essential goods and support to communities in need, both locally and internationally. The organisation works to collect, source, and transport necessary items to those without access.
Their work extends beyond immediate aid. They also run learning programs for disadvantaged groups, including disengaged youth, new migrants, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Underwood warehouse, central to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, serves as a hub for these operations and has the necessary facilities for storing and transporting large quantities of goods. The organisation aims to expand its operations, with plans to establish a presence on the Gold Coast.
The organisation stated that it works to increase awareness of community needs and encourage participation in charitable projects. It also seeks to provide opportunities for volunteering and learning, particularly for disenfranchised young people, fostering a sense of purpose through involvement in national and international aid efforts.
Published Date 05-March-2025
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