Quantum supports phone credit offer

Phone credit and battery packs will be provided for local people in need under a partnership between Quantum Support Services and the Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) project.

Called Credit for Connection, the project will allow those who do not have the means to charge their device or add credit will be able to access much-needed support.

Quantum’s acting chief executive Cindy Pullar said the organisation was grateful for the support.

“The Yvonne from Heyfield Syndicate approached us about what they could do to help support members of the community.”

“It is so important to be able to keep our people connected and engaged with family, friends and support. Often, they don’t have the means to add credit to their phones. Or, if they are experiencing homelessness, there is less opportunity for them to be able to charge their devices.

“The creation of Credit to Connect is something we can utilise to support our community,” she said.

Syndicate spokesperson Suzanne Lewis said it was an important issue.

“We wanted to work with an organisation that is supporting Gippslanders,” she said.

“When we met with Quantum and found out that more than 500 people were homeless on any given night in Gippsland, we wanted to help in any way we could.”

The team involved has already raised $6000 in funds for the campaign by walking the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. The funds were split between Quantum, Morwell Neighbourhood House and Lifeline Gippsland.

The Credit to Connect platform can receive any donation, and the campaign was kickstarted by $1000 from WebLease.

“Donating to Credit to Connect is a small price for us to ensure our most vulnerable community members can feel safe and have access to phone credit,” Ms Lewis said.

Donations can be made to Credit to Connect by visiting https://www.givenow.com.au/ credit_to_connect