House Points Competition Update

Lids 4 Kids tally so far:

What to collect: bread tags and lids – (milk/UHT bottle lids, water bottle lids, soft-drink bottle lids)

Where to drop off: The General Office – House-colour containers are located on the Reception Desk

Where do the lids go: These will be donated to a fantastic foundation called Lids4Kids, the plastic lids will be created into mobility aids and toys among many other things for young kids and the bread tags will be used to create wheelchairs. Head to Lids 4 Kids for more information: www.lids4kids.org.au/

How are points counted: For every lid or bread tag donated you will earn one house point for your house.  The winning house will also be awarded and extra 20 points.

ASRC Food Drive tally so far:

What to collect:  See the list below

Where to drop off: The General Office – there is a box located in the Reception area – be sure that you attach a house-coloured sticker to your items before you put them in the collection box. 

Where does the food go: The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which supports and empowers people seeking asylum who live in our community. Established in 2001 in a gifted space in Footscray, the organisation has grown from an informal foodbank to the largest independent humanitarian organisation in Australia supporting people seeking asylum.
The ASRC receives no funding from the federal government. More information about the ASRC can be found here: https://asrc.org.au/

How are points counted: Points are given for every item received (based on the house-coloured sticker)

Most-needed items

• Tuna in oil 400g
• Tinned tomatoes 400g
• Honey small bottles
• Raw unsalted nuts almonds, walnuts, cashews
• Spices small packs cumin, turmeric, chilli
• Coconut cream
• Sweet and savoury biscuits
• Dried fruit apricots, dates
• Peanut butter
• Jam
• Full cream UHT milk 1 litre
• Deodorant
• Disposable razors
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Laundry power max 1kg
• Dishwashing liquid 1 litre