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As Homelessness Week shines a spotlight on Australia's growing housing crisis, the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre prepared 100 hygiene packs to help restore dignity to people experiencing homelessness across the region.
The annual initiative, now in its 4th year, looks to help people sleeping rough or facing housing insecurity, while also raising awareness on the challenges many people in the community continue to face.
Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre Executive Officer Rebecca Woods, who has led the organisation for the past 13 years, said the project restores a sense of dignity to people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.
"Everyone deserves access to basic hygiene products,” Rebecca said.
“While a hygiene pack won't solve homelessness, it can make a real difference to someone's wellbeing and dignity.
“It's a simple way for our community to say: 'We see you, and you matter.’”
Each pack includes practical everyday essentials, of a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner and body wash, a razor, hand sanitiser, waterless body wipes, band-aids and toothpicks.
Throughout Homelessness Week, the packs will be distributed by the Whitsunday Housing Company and Proserpine Community Centre, while the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre is also encouraging locals to donate travel-sized toiletries through the Cannonvale Food Bank to help replenish supplies for those in need.
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