Delivery for families in need

Wimmera-mallee politicians have put their shoulder behind a community nappy project designed to help disadvantaged families and victims of domestic violence.

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and Nationals candidate for the federal seat of Mallee Dr Anne Webster delivered more than 1000 disposable nappies to Horsham’s Christian Emergency Food Centre for redistribution last week.

Ms Kealy has been directly involved in The Nappy Collective project for the past two years and encouraged the community to become involved.

The Nappy Collective involves the community donating unused disposable nappies to help support Wimmera families.

Ms Kealy has collected more than 2000 nappies at her office in the two years.

Christian Emergency Food Centre then distributes the nappies throughout the region.

Ms Kealy said the level of regional generosity and support for The Nappy Collective project amazed her.

“Our region is filled with people who are kind, thoughtful and generous,” she said.

“It is heart-warming to know the next generation will continue to care for the community and support one another when we need it most.”

Students from Horsham’s Ss Michael and John’s Primary School also raised money through a fundraiser to buy nappies to donate to the project.

The Nappy Collective project has been running since 2013, with collections twice a year, in May and October.

Wimmera people can get involved by dropping disposable nappies to Ms Kealy’s Firebrace Street, Horsham, office between May 10 and 24.