Eureka Mums assisting Ararat

A family support charity is seeking pre-loved goods to help a growing number of babies and children in need across the region.

Eureka Mums, a branch of St Kilda Mums, rehomes essential nursery equipment for babies and children via a large network of maternal and child health nurses and social workers.

Charity leaders are calling on Ararat and district residents to donate items such as prams, cots, car seats, clothing and books.

A pop-up donation point is at Ararat’s Alexandra Oval Community Centre on Friday, between 9am and 4pm. Goods must be in excellent, clean condition. Volunteers will clean, launder, safety check and transform donations, enabling the charity to recycle and rehome quality items to families who need them most.

The charity helped 48 families in Ararat and district last year – predominantly through a team of maternal child health nurses. It has also connected with kindergartens to ensure there are opportunities for families with children aged up to six years-old to access support if required.

Ararat Maternal and Child Health distributed essential goods to families.

“We hold the relationship we have with Eureka Mums in very high regard. The service they provide in giving families safe equipment such as prams, cots, clothing and footwear, safety equipment and toiletries gives families in need dignity, freedom and independence,” a spokesperson said.

“Providing these goods can be life-changing for some families.

“Living in a rural town with a lack of public transport can bring its own set of challenges, but when Eureka Mums provides safe prams it allows families the freedom of leaving the house.” No bookings are required for donations. People wanting more information can visit www.eurekamums.org/pages/donate-things