Benalla office still accepting nappy donations for those less fortunate

The Benalla office of The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is still accepting donations to ‘The Nappy Collective’, a community based not-for-profit organisation that is ensuring all Australian children have nappies that allow them to remain clean, healthy, and happy.

Ms Cleeland’s office received several donations from community members since registering her office as a collection point during 2024, with many of these nappies already given to people in need.

“It has been so incredible to see so many people within our community donate nappies for children in need,” Ms Cleeland said.

“We have recently sent donations back to The Nappy Collective so they can continue to distribute them to trusted community partners and support local families.

“While these initial donations have been collected, I am still proud to have my office remain as a collection point during 2025, and I welcome anyone to donate for this great cause.”

Currently, one in 10 families, or 280,000 children, don’t have enough nappies – a situation known as “nappy stress”.

Nappy stress can impact families facing financial hardship, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, escaping domestic violence, seeking asylum, or those impacted by natural disasters.

“This charity is helping support young children and families in incredibly vulnerable situations,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Being able to provide nappies to those in need may be overlooked as a crucial service, but it is so important, and The Nappy Collective is able to address this efficiently and with dignity for these families.”

The Nappy Collective has distributed 8 million nappies to families in need since 2013, including well over a million last year, providing integral support to families and children across the country.

Ms Cleeland’s office is one of 653 collection points across Australia.

More information can be found at their website: http://www.thenappycollective.com .