WATER - DRINKING
Drinking water is available as
- 1000 litre pods that can be collected or delivered - Bookings essential
- bottled water as 10 litre bottles and as refills
- 600 ml bottles for our elderly and those who are unable to lift the heavy bottles due to injury or other conditions
- 7000+ litres will be delivered to individual residents in most need when funds are available for this purpose
Residents may receive weekly, the gift of
30 litres for 1-2 people
50 litres for 3-4 people
then 10 litres per person
as a supplement and supply of clean drinking water.
'WATER ON WHEELS' - NON POTABLE WATER
In partnership with Carlton & United Breweries and McColls Transport we are delivering 40,000 litres of water weekly to the farmers and businesses of the Southern Downs and Scenic Rim .
Trained teams go out to each property to audit it for suitability and safety before delivery.
Waiting times can be up to 6-8 weeks depending on degree of urgency and need.
Expressions of interest can be made at info@gbdagroup.org.au with ATTN CUB WATER in the subject line
FODDER
We have been fortunate to receive many tonnes of fodder in two massive fodder drives that have been distributed to over 273 properties in 3 months.
As the funds become available, we will have fodder available for REGISTERED properties
Food for wildlife and dog/cat food is also available at times
Availability will be advised on social media
Registration forms for future possible drives and availability can be emailed to you.
Please email info@gbdagroup.org.au with ATTN -FODDER in subject line
FOOD
We offer Care & Well being hampers to residents who have been identified as needing extra support with everyday living.
The hampers will have vouchers redeemable at local produce stores, a supermarket voucher, non perishable and personal care items included. Eligibilty is at the discretion of the hamper team. Funding is limited with this program.
Each hamper is tailored to the family's individual needs
INFORMATION & OTHER SUPPORT
We work with local and national agencies that offer a range of assistance to rural residents
We have laundry vouchers available, thanks to Stanthorpe Rotary
Southern Downs Regional Council https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/
Stanthorpe Neighbourhood Centre https://mysd.com.au/cds/
Bushkids https://www.bushkids.org.au/
Rural Aid https://www.ruralaid.org.au/
Drought Angels https://www.droughtangels.org.au/
R Health https://www.rhealth.com.au/