Gusto Restaurant last week became a donation hub and fundraising “super centre” for both Share the Dignity and the local CWA Housing initiative.
Tewantin-Noosa Queensland Country Women’s Association president Leigh McCready said: “This collaboration allowed guests to support two organisations which make a significant difference to the lives of women across Australia, while supporting local family business and enjoying the impeccable Gusto service.”
“Guest speaker and founder of Share the Dignity Rochelle Courtenay delivered an inspirational speech that touched all in attendance. Rochelle spoke candidly about the sheer size of this issue and the real change that is required.
“Share the Dignity aims to collect 500,000 period products as part of their collection drives in March and August. In Australia, one in five women have been unable to afford period products at some point in their life. That’s why the incredible work of Rochelle and Share the Dignity should be well known across the community. It isn’t just a women’s issue, period poverty is everybody’s business”.
“At the event, we also spoke about the 2023 CWA fundraising project – housing for vulnerable women – which is gaining impressive momentum and on track to raise $100,000 to give women hope during the housing crisis.”
“All women should be able to have a safe space to sleep at night.”
The next Tewantin-Noosa CWA fundraising event, a cent sale will be held on Saturday 3 June at the Catholic Church Hall, Tewantin. For more information visit Facebook or email tewantinnoosaqcwa@gmail.com and to donate to end period poverty visit sharethedignity.org.au
