Forster Donation and Distribution Hub – Daily Summary
Key Activities:
1. Sorting & Distribution:
Over thousands of dollars' worth of donations were collected and sorted at the Forster Donation and Distribution Hub.
Approximately 20 volunteers participated in sorting, packing, and distributing urgently needed items for vulnerable people across the region.
2. Beach Cleanup:
Local beaches were cleaned by dedicated community members.
Waste was transported to the Taree Waste Centre for responsible disposal.
3. Deliveries Made To:
Wingham
Aunty Leonie Morcome, Biripi Aboriginal Corporate Medical Centre (ACMC), Taree
Isolated families in Taree
Items Sorted and Delivered (General Distribution):
Bedding:
20 Queen bed linen sets
Single and double bed linen sets
Furniture & Baby Needs:
4 Portable tables
2 Portacots
4 Baby change tables
Food & Health:
60 Food bags (non-perishable)
100 Family and single-person toiletry packs
100 First aid kits
30 Loose blankets
Recreation:
1 Large box of toys, wigs, arts & crafts
Sanitary & Clothing:
100 Packs of assorted sanitary items
Clothing packs for:
Small males and females
Teenage boys and girls
Babies
Miscellaneous:
5 Inflatable mattresses
4 Dog beds
Cat and dog food
30 x 75 Mix nappies packs
Thermos flasks
Toilet paper
Specific Delivery – Biripi ACMC (Aunty Leonie Morcome):
22 Queen bed linen sets (including towels), plus single and double sets
2 Portable tables
1 Baby change table
50 Food bags (non-perishable)
50 Family & single-person toiletry packs
50 First aid kits
20 Loose blankets
1 Large box of toys, wigs, arts & crafts
25 Sanitary packs (assorted sizes)
Clothing packs for men, women, and children
5 Inflatable mattresses
Cat and dog food
Mix of nappies
Toilet paper
Youth Action Spotlight: Into the Wild Adventures
A Huge Shoutout to Our Incredible Youth from Into the Wild Adventures!
In the aftermath of the catastrophic floods that hit Cundletown, our amazing young people stepped up in the most inspiring way. With shovels in hand and hearts full of compassion, they got straight to work—shovelling, sweeping, and hosing thick mud off the streets, helping locals clean out and empty their flood-affected homes, and bringing a real sense of hope back to the community.
We are so proud of their hard work, resilience, and kindness. They didn’t just show up—they showed what it truly means to stand together and support one another in times of need.
Thank you for making a difference. Your impact on the Cundletown community will not be forgotten.
Looking Ahead – Tomorrow’s Focus:
Deliveries and community outreach planned for:
Cundletown
Coopernook
Manning Point
Lansdowne
Upcoming Donation Day – Sunday, August 25th
The Forster Donation and Distribution Hub at Forster Surf Club will open its doors again this Sunday, August 25th, for another vital day of giving and sharing.
Donation drop-offs: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distribution begins: 10:00 AM
If you have goods to give or are in need of support, we invite you to come along. Every donation, no matter how small, brings hope to someone doing it tough. Let’s keep the wave of compassion going!