The Nurtured Village Hampers Mackay: Supporting Local Mums & Rebuilding A Village

Since its launch in January 2024, The Nurtured Village Hampers Mackay has quietly woven a powerful thread of compassion through the local community, uplifting mothers and families when they need it most.

In just over a year, the volunteer-led initiative has received 240 heartfelt nominations, delivered 23 hampers, and coordinated close to 1,000 donations. Beyond the practical essentials, each hamper carries connection, encouragement and a reminder that no mum walks alone.

While many of the volunteers are mums themselves and understandably step back when life demands it, the community spirit remains strong. With a Facebook group of 1,900 Mackay members, the village is ready to welcome new volunteers to continue its vital work.

Volunteering with the village is flexible and varied. Roles include administrative support, social media management, donation collection and delivery, community outreach, and connecting with local businesses to raise awareness and build partnerships. With options for every interest and skill set, there’s a way for anyone to get involved. Plus, volunteering is recognised for Centrelink and childcare subsidy purposes.

The village, which currently boasts around 100 members, is actively seeking more volunteers, such as dads, community leaders, and those beyond the early parenting stage, to create a diverse network supporting maternal wellbeing in Mackay.

Part of the wider organisation The Nurtured Village, founded in 2019, the Mackay branch continues the national mission of delivering home-cooked meals, essential items, and non-perishables to mums, bringing back the traditional support network so vital in early parenthood.

The Nurtured Village Hampers Mackay brings the community together to support local mums through donations, hampers, and volunteer-led programs, rebuilding the traditional village of care in early parenthood.

For more information, contact hello@thenurturedvillage.org

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