Question 1

2019

Accepted Answer

B4VK delivery van - Our n   ew dedicated Backpacks delivery van has been a great addition and will ensure our stock can be more easily delivered to those in need and with far greater speed too.    We can now deliver up to 200 ME Packs at once! We can pick up and move large quantities of stock and be more self-reliant. ​   Tiny sites 2019 - These containers full of essential backpacks and nappy bags are located throughout Victoria, to allow organisations or social workers to gain 24/7 access to critical supplies as and when they need it.      Priority 18 - 2019 saw the scoping and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning Tool.   With the professional assistance from Orchard Consulting Group, who went above and beyond in their roles to nip and tuck Priority18 to suit our operations and needs.
 A big thank you also to Medatech, who have given us a 3 month subscription to help get us through the COVID-19 crisis.

Question 2

2018

Accepted Answer

There are around 3-4 age and gender specific extra love items in each backpack or nappy bag.    Books - stationery (new only please) 
Colouring, craft and exercise/activity/scrap books for all ages

Diary or notepad (new only please)

Drink or watter bottle (new only please)

Games/puzzles/toys/cards (new only please)
All ages, compact size, to fit in a backpack   Hat (new only please) 
Beanies, or summer hats/caps all ages

Jewellery (new only please)

Lunch bag (new only please)
 Pillowcases (new or like new please) Toys (new only please)
All ages, compact sized, to fit in a backpack, no button batteries please.

Question 3

2017

Accepted Answer

Below is an itemised list of what a typical backpack or nappy bag looks like across different age groups. Each ME Pack has only one size of clothing in it. When a child arrives with a nappy bag or backpack their carer can concentrate on making them feel safe, instead of having to rush to an all night supermarket for supplies. These items can provide security as children fall asleep in a new home.    NB: Please see "essential goods we need" or "extra love goods we need" tabs above for full donation instructions.   Nappy Bags (Sizes 0000 - 0) Essential items  7 disposable nappies Baby Wipes Feeding bottle/sippy cup Bib Baby brush/comb Nappy rash cream Dummy/pacifier Baby wash and moisturiser 3 sets of clothes including onesies Soft toy or teddy Baby wrap/swaddle and blanket Baby formula (sample sizes pre-packaged) Small tissue pack Book to be read Extra love items (usually 3-4 of these in each backpack when available):  Cotton buds and cotton balls Change mat Perfume free baby powder Rattle and/or teether

Toddler Backpacks (Sizes 1-3)
Essential items  Soap/Bath Liquid Face washer or body sponge Toothbrush (in individual packaging) and toothpaste Hairbrush or comb Hairwash (mini size) Blankie Soft toy or teddy 3 pairs of new undies 1 pair of Socks Two sets of clothes One set of sleepwear 5 Disposable Nappies/Pull Ups Small tissue pack Book to read or be read Extra love items (usually 3-4 of these in each backpack when available):  Pillow case Towel Activity or playtime toy Hat

Childrens Backpacks (Sizes 4-18) Essential Items Soap / body wash / shower gel Face washer or boy sponge Toothbrush (in individual packaging) and toothpaste Hairbrush / comb Hair wash (hotel size / up to 250mL) Hair ties Small tissue pack Book to read Blankie Soft toy Two sets of clothes One set of sleepwear Torch (no button batteries) Face washer / body sponge 3 pairs of new undies (in sealed packaging) 1 pair of Socks Stationery pack (age appropriate): Crayons, pencils or textas Exercise or binder books Ruler/math-o-mat Pens and lead pencils Eraser Pencil Case and/or library bag Pencil sharpener For sizes 12+ Hand towel Sanitary pads Lip balm/make up (new only) Hair styling products Deodorant (roll on only)   Extra love items (usually 3-4 of these in each backpack when available):  Pillow case Hand or bath towel Hat Lunchbox Water bottle Exercise books Nit wash and comb Moisturiser/body lotion Sunscreen Activity pack / scrap book Book to read or be read Diary/note pad Colouring book Jewellery Extra toys eg. cards, puzzles

Question 4

2016

Accepted Answer

Are you an organisation with excess stock or items from the above list that you are willing to generously donate?    Goods can be dropped off at one of our handy locations or be sent to:    86 Camms Road,
Cranbourne Victoria 3977   We love to do a social thank you via our Facebook and Instagram pages so please get in touch if you plan to donate.

Question 5

2015

Accepted Answer

Due to size/safety/hygiene/appropriateness we regretfully cannot accept any of the following items:    No adult jeans or adult tailored pants

No children's jeans without elastic waist from size 10 up

No bottles of shampoo/conditioner over 250ml (we have limited space in the back packs)

No razors/ aerosols/ sprays

Nothing in glass

Nothing flammable

Nothing toxic

No torches or toys with button batteries

Nothing with alcohol in it (eg. Perfume, some mouthwash)

No evening wear/ fancy children's clothes

No clothing with references to "mum or dad"

No women's size 16 +  / Ladies XL, XXL etc.

No preloved soft toys (we have an abundance thank you)

No clothing, colouring books, stationary with themes of violence, or weaponry

Nothing with stains/ tears/ rips, nothing in disrepair

No sharp items

No nail polish

No used underwear or socks

No multipacks of toothbrushes

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