Support Bags for DV victims in regional NSW

Hi, my name's Emily and I am a 17 year old highschool student from Gilgandra. I am fundraising to be able to make and fill bags to support domestic violence victims in central and far west NSW, where domestic violence is 3.6 times more common than the rest of the state.

My town, Gilgandra, a small town north of Dubbo that has the 16th highest incident rate of DV in NSW - and that is only the cases that are reported

I love my community and living in a regional place but the downsides to having limited police presence and people who are troubled, bored, angry and isolated among a myriad of other things means so many people aren't as fortunate.

I want to be able to pack bags that I can fill with support items for DV victims for when they seek help. They are filled with toiletries, everyday needs and other comfort items like books, activities, treats and other things that will serve as a comfort and semblance of everyday life.

The filled bags cost around $50-$60 each and will be donated to shelters, support organisations and police stations in Gilgandra, Dubbo (the major hub in the area) and other towns in the future to be used when needed.

Thank you for your support - it means the world!