Mayor’s 2018 Christmas/New Year Appeal now open
07 December 2018
Residents urged to donate for disadvantaged people and injured wildlife
The annual Mayoral Christmas Appeal is now open to assist those in need, including injured wildlife.
Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Katie Milne has nominated three charities to support this year– Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers and homeless support groups You Have a Friend and Fred’s Place.
“Christmas is an important time to make an extra effort for those of us who have fallen on hard times and to care for our fellow species the native wildlife too,” Councillor Milne said.
“Please check if you have items around your home in decent condition, or you may even wish to purchase something to donate into our Christmas Appeal collection boxes at both the Council offices. Your support can make a real difference to those who are struggling, or even help save the life of one of our precious wildlife.
“We know there are so many people in need in our Shire through no fault of their own. Our poor wildlife suffer terribly too with thousands injured on the roads each year and many at risk of extinction. Even a small amount of support will, without doubt, mean a better outcome this Christmas for disadvantaged people and our injured wildlife.
“Thank you to all the amazing volunteers across all the organisations in the Tweed for the extraordinary work you do to care for our community and the environment.”
Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers rescue and rehabilitate native fauna for return to their natural environment as well as advocating for conservation and welfare of our local wildlife. This year they received more than 3600 calls, rescued some 2300 animals and released around 1000 animals back into their natural environment.
Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers urgently needs: towels (old or new), pillow cases, hot water bottles, old beanies and puppy training pads.
Fred’s Place, a St Vincent de Paul Society facility located in Tweed Heads, offers support services for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
You Have a Friend supports the homeless, marginalised and single parents and their children, providing 300 meals a week on the streets in the Tweed area and Coolangatta.
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, on any given night, one in every 200 people are homeless. In NSW, this equates to 105,237 people or 40.8 per 10,000 people.
You Have a Friend and Fred’s Place need non-perishable foods, toiletries, coffee/tea, sugar, long-life milk, cordial, ring pull cans, instant noodle cups and simple first aid products.
Items for Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers and You Have a Friend can be dropped off to the Murwillumbah Council office in Tumbulgum Road.
The Tweed Heads Council office in Brett Street is accepting items for Fred’s Place and Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers. All donations will be accepted until the end of January 2019.
Anyone wishing to make monetary donations is asked to contact the agencies directly: Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers - www.tvwc.org.au or call (02) 6672 4789; You Have a Friend - www.youhaveafriend.com.au/sponsorship or call (07) 5524 2008; Fred’s Place – call (07) 5536 1906.
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Caption: Mayor of Tweed, Councillor Katie Milne and General Manager Troy Green are keen to gather donations for disadvantaged people and injured wildlife through the Mayor’s 2018 Christmas/New Year Appeal.