Let's help someone

HELP US SUPPORT BLOKES BAGS!

We're proud to be supporting local charity organisation Blokes Bags, who provide essential items to homeless men across the Central West.

We're calling on our wonderful community to help by donating:

Backpacks; Washers; Towels; Pens and notepads; Water bottles; Mini first aid kits; Shampoo and conditioner; Toothbrush and toothpaste; Body wash or soap; Deodorant, roll-on preferred.

DROP DONATIONS TO: Andrew Gee MP's office or 108 Rankin Street, Bathurst

Every donation, big or small, will help Blokes Bags provide practical essentials to local men experiencing homelessness and doing it tough.

For more information, visit Bloke Bags Central West on Facebook.

Thank you for supporting this wonderful local organisation and helping people in the Calare community!

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IT'S IN THE BAG 2026

Help make Christmas a little brighter for someone experiencing crisis by supporting Share the Dignity's It's in the Bag campaign.

Simply fill a new or pre-loved bag in excellent condition with essential items and a few special treats.

Making a Teenage Bag? Please attach a yellow ribbon or tag. Making a Mums and Bubs Bag? Please attach a purple ribbon or tag.

You can also download and print a bag tag from www.sharethedignity.org.au.

Choose from: Adult Bag, Mums and Bubs Bag, Teenage Bag

Bag essentials: Shampoo and conditioner; Toothbrush and toothpaste; Body wash or soap; Deodorant, roll-on preferred; Any type of unopened period product

Optional luxury items: Make-up; Face wipes;  Stationery; Jewellery; Books; Gift vouchers; Undies; Hairbrush; Tissues; Towel; Socks; Small umbrella; Wet wipes

Teenagers might also like: Scrunchies; Earphones; Lip gloss; Movie ticket

Mums and Bubs Bag essentials: Maternity pads; Breast pads; Baby wipes; Dummies; Newborn nappies; Baby shampoo; Baby wash; Nappy rash cream; Disposable nappy bags

Add a handwritten note or card for a personal touch to your special donation.

Donate at Bunnings or the Andrew Gee MP Office 6–22 November 2026

Please remember: All items included in the bag must be new and in their original packaging for health and safety reasons.

Every bag can make a difference this Christmas.

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HELP A LOCAL CHILD GET BACK TO SCHOOL!

Every child and teenager in Calare deserves to start the school year feeling confident, prepared and ready to learn!

We're asking our wonderful community to donate back-to-school essentials for local children and families who may be doing it tough.

Parents and carers, while you're picking up school supplies for your own children, why not add a few extra items to your trolley for a child in need?

ITEMS YOU CAN DONATE: Pens, pencils and stationery; Notebooks and school supplies; Small clothing items; Drink bottles; Handballs and other small, fun items

Please remember no sharp objects, liquids or perishable items.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Andrew Gee MP's offices in Orange or Bathurst

We'll make sure your donations reach local children who need a helping hand.

In challenging times, our community always has each other's back. Let's come together and make sure local children have the supplies they need to learn, grow and succeed!