HELPERS: Snr Const David Hanna, Dungog Hospital's Jane Levick, Dungog Rotary Club secretary Bev Irwin and Community Support Worker Nina Williams. Picture: Toby Solomon.
Packs containing basic necessities that help meet the immediate needs of people fleeing domestic violence have been donated to Dungog services by the town’s Rotary Club.
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Bev Irwin, Dungog Rotary Club secretary and president-elect, spearheaded the initiative that has provided six packs of essential items valued at around $50.
Dungog policeman Senior Constable David Hanna said the packs would mean a great deal to people experiencing trauma.
“The sad reality is we will use these, even in a town like Dungog,” Senior Constable Hanna said.
Nina Williams, a Dungog Community Support Worker, praised the initiative.
“Sometimes women leave with what’s on their backs,” Ms Williams said.
For domestic violence help call 1800 656 463.
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