We are close to filling the container bound for the Sepik Region.
Come along to make Mother and Baby packs and fill the container with much-needed medical items.
Join us for our Packing Day
We need:
Knitted baby blankets (1 Metre Square)
Baby booties/socks
Baby singlets
Towels
Go to our Donate Page - to see what other items are in need
https://www.highlandsfoundation.org.au/donate
Join us at 10:30 am to celebrate the achievements of the last financial year and help fill the container bound for Yangoru Saussia (Sepik Region)
11:30 am Morning Tea
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mother and baby kit packing
RSVP by Oct 22nd to highlandsfoundation.secretary@gmail.com
ITEM most needed:
Single Doona Covers - these minimise the use of plastic bags
Get a group of friends together and join us for our High Tea fundraiser.
Purchase tickets HERE
Tickets are $50 each, there will also be raffles and silent auction items up for grabs.
Join us to begin packing our container, bound for the Sepik.
We need:
Baby: . singlets Toddler: . underwear size 2 - 4
. booties/socks jumpers/hats size 2 - 4
. reusable nappy covers (not plastic) t shirts/shorts
. onsies 000 /00 leggins/trackpants
. large baby blankets (1 - 1.2 mtrs sq)
Mothers: Maternity pads
underwear, full cut, size 14 - 18
tops/polo shirts ,size 14,16,18 ( mens polos S,M)
large knitted hats / scarves
gifts - bead necklaces, compact mirrors, purses
bath towels (regular size)
fabric for long drawstring skirts
All member are invited to join us for lunch - to get to know each other better, learn how to get more involved and share ideas and stories.
Venue to be advised.
Join us for our fundraiser for the year. Invite your friend and buy a table.
Auction items and a raffle.
All funds go towards our projects in PNG.
More details to follow
All members are invited to join our AGM and other interested people are invited to attend to hear about the success of the year.
Join us for our first packing day of the year.
A light lunch provided.
What we need
For BABIES:
knitted baby blankets 1.2msq
onsies 000/00
baby clothes 000 - 0
For TODDLERS:
underwear size 2-6
clothes size 2-4 only
For WOMEN:
t-shirts/polo tops for women (size 14/16/18)
new underwear (size 14/16/18 full brief)
gifts for women (beads, large-toothed comb, small purse)
toothbrush and toothpaste
towels
face washers
doona covers
flannel sheets and PJs to make reusable hygiene kits (preferably darker colours)
** period underwear - these are full brief knickers that are highly absorbent for menstruation. We think these would be a great addition to our kits and would replace the reuseable sanitary kits. These can be purchased at Kmart and Big W, as well as Bonds and Modii.
Join us for our first Packing Day of the year.
We will be sorting and packing donations to for our Mother and Baby Packs that will be going to Kompiam in the Enga Region. We have a container and are in the process of collecting medical equipment to send with our packs.
Tea, coffee and snack provided. And the BBQ lunch will be provided by Williamstown Rotary
Remember to wear closed toe shoes and no pets please.
Pop over to the contact us page and let us know if you will be attending or to ask any questions
Our next committee meeting will focus on
Governance
Planning for Kompiam
