Hawthorn Swimming Clinic

It’s almost time! ❄️🧥 As the winter chill sets in, our amazing volunteers have been making space to accept donations for . We’re partnering with fellow not-for-profit, Off Your Back to collect preloved and new coats for kids and adults. Ready to warm some hearts this winter season? Great! Because we need your help.

As of Monday, we need:
- Coats 😉
- Drop off Points (this can be your business or your home)
- Support: SPREAD THE WORD! Tag anyone you think can help - a journalist, celebrity, influencer, friends, family, that nosey neighbour.... anyone.

Find out how to join the campaign here: https://linktr.ee/BigGroupHug

Your support means the world to us, and sharing this post can help spread the message that we’re on the hunt for !

Act NOW to keep a child warm this winter. Donate your pre-loved coat today.

Please get in touch with Big Group Hug if you are able to assist with any of the items below.
https://biggrouphug.org/

We need your help sourcing these URGENTLY NEEDED items! 🙌❤️

Our most needed items right now are:
✔️ Warm Clothing - Children's Sizes 6 - 16
✔️ Capsules & Car Seats (0 - 4 years)
✔️ High Chairs
✔️ Cots
✔️ Baby bouncers
✔️ Tandem & Double Prams
✔️ Newborn Prams with Bassinet
✔️ Bottle Warmers, Vaporizers & Sterilisers
✔️ Baby Monitors

We presently are unable to accept:
❌Breast Pumps
❌ Umbrella Strollers
❌ Books
❌ Toys of all types
❌ Porta Cots
❌ Booster Seats - 4 years +

Due to the urgent need for these items’ bookings are not required for drop off. Warehouse hours for drop off are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9.30am to 12.30 pm - or book in a drop off time here - http://ow.ly/7nqK50J2kw8

💫If you think you know someone who may be able to help, tag them below. 💫

One of the most important water safety skills for a child to learn is the back float! We begin teaching this skill from a young age with continuous practice throughout our program.

Hi Families,

We are strong supporters of Big Group Hug who work with local communities to respond to the immediate material needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families.

If you are able to help by donating and sharing this post with friends and families who may be able to donate/help with any of the items on the below list.

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‼ MATERIAL DONATIONS UPDATE ‼

We had previously advised that we would be reopening for donations on Monday 11 January, however, in light of the impact of new COVID-19 restrictions, we are pushing this back to Monday January 18 so we don't overwhelm our volunteers while we're instituting COVID safe practices which may slow down operations.

If you have already contacted us regarding dropping off your donations next week, you are still welcome to do so. However, if you have not already been in touch with us, we're asking you to please hold off until the week of January 18 (or later). Please remember that we can only accept drop-offs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm.

To be COVID safe, note that we will be asking everyone who comes to our warehouse to register their contact details.

We do have some urgent needs at the moment, so if you can help with any of the items on the below list, we would be very grateful.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! We look forward to seeing you back at the warehouse in the coming weeks.

Current COVID-19 status and swimming

Under current government restrictions indoor pools are not permitted to open. The next series of possible restrictions easing is not anticipated until 19 October.

As always, the health and safety of our families, staff, and community remains the number one priority and we will recommence our swimming and water safety lessons when permitted. All decisions made regarding the re-opening of our clinic will continue to be made in line with Government restrictions.

We wish to thank our families for their ongoing commitment and support and we look forward to seeing you back on pool deck very soon. 💦

We look forward to seeing you soon!