Lifeline is calling for the support of Hunter residents as it rallies to help victims of the devastating floods that have hit northern NSW.
CEO of Lifeline Hunter and Lifeline Northern Rivers, Rob Sams, has secured extra space next to Lifeline Hunter’s warehouse at 27/54 Clyde Street Hamilton North, where locals can donate clothes and accessories to be distributed to people in Lismore and surrounding areas.
“People have lost everything; putting clothes on people’s backs will help them to go about their daily lives,” Sams said.
“It is a small but practical gesture for people as they clean up and try to move forward.”
Despite its own losses in the floods, Lifeline is urging people who are struggling to cope with the impacts of the disaster to call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
“On top of drought, bushfires and the impacts of COVID-19, these floods may push some people to breaking point, but Lifeline is here to offer hope and support,” Sams said.
“It is important that people do not suffer in silence – together, we can get through this.”
In Lismore, Lifeline has lost its 13 11 14 call centre, warehouse, and three Lifeline shops.
“We moved everything from one shop to the warehouse prior to the floods, but we didn’t expect the flooding to be so severe – we have lost everything, including our ute and trucks,” he said.
“Other Lifeline call centres including the Hunter and Central Coast will pick up the 13 11 14 calls which will be vital for people in the coming months.”
He said Lifeline usually accepted clothing donations to sell in its shops to fund its services, but this time it would distribute directly to people in partnership with those running local evacuation centres.
Anyone wishing to volunteer and help receive and sort through donations can call Lifeline Hunter on 1300 152 854.
People wishing to donate to Lifeline as it rebuilds its services in Lismore can do so on its website or any Lifeline shop.
Information source: Lifeline Hunter
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