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Nappy Collection
​7-21 May

Donate Spare Nappies

​The unneeded nappies in your cupboard could make a real difference to other families in your community.

​With almost 1 in 5 children under 5 without enough nappies, national charity The Nappy Collective is calling on families to help support local babies in need throughout May.

​From 7 to 21 May, we are encouraging you to clean out your cupboards and donate your leftover, unused disposable nappies to babies in crisis. 

Drop Off at the Craig

​The Craig Family Centre is proud to be partnering with The Nappy Collective. We have set up a collection point in our Reception area.

Any donations from 7 to 21 May would be greatly appreciated.
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​About the Nappy Collective

​​​The Nappy Collective is Australia’s only charity dedicated to distributing nappies to families in crisis. The Nappy Collective has redistributed more than 3.5 million nappies to 300 community partners across Australia that support families affected by domestic violence, as well as families in crisis or in need. For more information, visit www.thenappycollective.com

​Nappy Collective Supports Babies Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

​In Australia 280,000 Australia children across 150,000 families don’t have enough nappies to keep them healthy and comfortable, in a situation known as nappy stress. Over the last two years, this figure has worsened by 12 percent.

Their families may be fleeing domestic violence, seeking asylum, or struggling with homelessness, mental illness, drug abuse or extreme financial hardship. They’re faced with the heartbreakingly difficult choice between buying other essentials – such as food and medicine – or enough nappies.

Nappy stress affects families living below the poverty line or in crisis, and can have serious impacts on the financial, social, physical and mental wellbeing of families and children.

“Nappy stress is driven by lack of income, high cost of living and broader social disadvantage, all of which have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Nataly Bovopoulos, CEO of The Nappy Collective. Single mothers have been hit the hardest by unemployment during the recession, and increased housing costs across Australia are making it more difficult for some families to be able to afford nappies”.

“Many women and children who seek refuge from family violence flee their homes with nothing, so this support means the world to them, and to us!”

“We know that in poorer families nappies just don’t get changed enough. But what do you do if your purse is empty, and you don’t have the amenities to wash reusable nappies, not to mention buying them in the first place?” says Derryk Klarkowski Executive Officer at We Care Connect. “We just couldn’t provide critically needed nappies to the hundreds of families we support without the incredible support we get from The Nappy Collective.”

The Nappy Collective is operating nationally across Australia, with over 200 Collection Points across all states and territories accepting nappies from the general public.
​​For more information please contact:
Mary Heath
Community Programs Coordinator
communityprograms@craigfc.org.au
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
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​Craig Family Centre
7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton VIC 3147
Telephone: (03) 9885 7789

Email: enquiries@craigfc.org.au

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Our People
    • Gallery
    • Our Philosophy
    • CFC Strategic Plan
    • Policies
    • Annual Reports
  • Services
    • Sessional Care & Kindergarten Programs >
      • Sessional Education Program - Joeys, 2-5 yrs
      • 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
      • 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
    • Playgroups & U5's Activities >
      • Creative Play with Squiggle Kids (2-5 yrs)
      • Mums 'n' Bubs Yoga (0-1 yrs)
      • ​Tuesday Morning Music with Jo (0-5 yrs)
      • Mandarin Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Baby Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-1 yrs)
      • Bush Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Gumnut Music with Louise (0-5 yrs)
      • ​Friday Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-5 Yrs)
      • Create Your Own Playgroup
    • Kids Courses & Youth Programs >
      • Stage & Screen (Grade 3-4 & 5-6)
      • Acting & Singing for Teens (Year 7-10)
      • Bright Brains Homework Club (YR 1-10)
      • Mandarin Classes for Children
    • Community Services >
      • Family Support Services
      • Digital Mentor Training
      • Room & Party Hire
      • Jobs Victoria - Advocacy Service
      • 'Safe Seats, Safe Kids' Car Restraint Fittings
    • Community Groups >
      • Australian Breastfeeding Association
      • Book Club at the Craig
      • Food Forest Ashburton
      • G.O.L.D. Group
      • Lions Club of Boroondara: Gardiners Creek
      • Movie Club
      • Victorians Egg Decorators Guild
      • Victorian Guild of China Painters
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Partners & Co-located Services >
      • Access Health & Community
      • Ashburton Maternal & Child Health
      • Edge Community Fund
  • News & Events
    • Family Film Night (8 Sept)
    • World Mental Health Day: The Sceince of Stress (11 Oct)
    • Seniors Festival: Grandparent's ​Gumnut Music & Morning Tea (16 Oct)
    • Community Cooking Workshops: Balinese (18 Oct)
    • Children's Week OPEN DAY (25 Oct)
    • Seniors Festival: Thankful & Well, ​Practising Everyday Gratitude (26 Oct)
    • Family Film Night (10 NOV)
    • Family Fun Day (25 Nov)
    • Kids Christmas Cooking Class (11 Dec)
  • COURSE GUIDES
  • Contact Us
  • Community Survey 2023