Australia’s peak advocacy and consumer organisation for seniors is aiming to send 1,000 care packages into the state, while it’s under lockdown.
The first 200 packages have already gone to ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Seniors members in Victorian hotspots and the remainder to be sent to people who have been in contact with our COVID-19 support line for well-being checks.
³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Seniors General Manager Chris Grice has called on all Australians to lend a hand.
“We want to show our fellow Australians in Victoria that we care and offer some practical assistance during their time of need,” he said.
“However, as a not for profit organisation, our dollar can only go so far. We are asking all Australians to show they care by donating $20 to pay for a Care Package.”
³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Seniors has teamed up with Pandemic Protect to send the packages.
Each Care Package includes:
- 5 x Face- Surgical Masks
- 2 x 50 ml Hand Sanitisers
- 2 x Alcohol Wipes Packs (10 wipes in a pack)
- A personalised letter from our CEO, Professor John McCallum with details on the Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line.
Chris Grice says if more Australians donate then more packages can be rolled out.
“This is a great way of showing vulnerable Australians in COVID-19 hotspots that we’re with them and we want to help,” he said.
