Folks from the western and northern suburbs are being asked to dig deep and donate vital funds to Big Group Hug to provide safe, quality bedding to vulnerable babies.
The charity recently received more than 500 cots and now need mattresses.
With each mattress costing the charity $70, members of the community are encouraged to donate the amount in cash.
Big Group Hug fundraising manager Maria Quigley said good sleeping conditions for infants is more vital than many may realise.
“The rate of SIDS in lower socioeconomic areas is three times higher, so having an appropriate sleeping surface makes a difference,” she said.
“We have this incredible opportunity to receive 500 cots which would be almost a full year supply free of charge, but we need the mattresses to go with them.”
Ms Quigley also said anyone in the community can fall on hard times, so it is a collective duty to look out for those in need.
“The cots and mattresses will go to families experiencing financial hardship, including mums and bubs who have fled family violence, people who have lost their homes in house fires and people struggling to make ends meet in the current economy.
“Anyone in the community can find themselves suddenly in hardship, it can take one moment that can tip you over the edge from being able to find everything your family needs to survive.”
Big Group Hug extended its thanks to iL Tutto for donating the cots and Kangaroo Bedding for offering a discounted rate on mattresses.
To donate: https://mattress.biggrouphug.org/
