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Since its inception in February 2023, the Mildura Mums At The Table group has been actively involved in serving the community. Mildura is quite an isolated area and many people are facing economic hardships. In response, the Mildura Mums At The Table group has been proactive in providing assistance and support. They have launched several initiatives to reach all demographics of mums, tailoring different experiences for different parts of the community.
As with all our Mums At The Table groups, they run a Facebook community page, but as the moderator Ashley said, “The real magic happens when you meet face-to-face . . .”
Initiatives have included healthy lunchboxes sessions, food hampers for mums facing hardships or fleeing domestic violence, the Affordable Wardrobe project, playground meet-ups, dessert nights, walk and talk meet-ups, weekly playgroups, a child-and-baby first aid course, craft or exercise sessions in the park, and a Mother’s Day community event.
Larissa, one of the moderators of the Mildura Mums At The Table group, started the Affordable Wardrobe project, to provide high-quality, gently used second-hand clothing to mums in the community.
Through the Affordable Wardrobe, mums can find good quality children’s clothing, receiving the clothes for free or through a donation if they feel impressed to contribute. All the clothes in the Affordable Wardrobe are donated, and Larissa washes, sorts and stores the clothes in her garage until the next event.
“Mums are just so happy to be able to pick up high-quality clothing … so many just can’t believe the generosity of others,” says Larissa.
When Sam** first joined Mums At The Table, she was searching for a space where she could have a break from her kids, as she is a single mum and always “switched on”. She reflected that the group has provided her with a space where she can relax and have a laugh, chat with other mums and take time-out from her kids.
Mums At The Table is actively fostering a supportive network in Mildura to provide assistance to mums in need and serve the community.
But we cannot do it alone. We need your help. We currently only have enough funds to operate for one more year!
Partner with us in this important ministry and donate today. Every dollar genuinely makes a difference. Help us spread the positive impact this practical and service-oriented ministry is having on communities across Australia and New Zealand.
$10
Provides vital information to 150 mums via social media.
$50
Provides advice from experts via email.
$100
Provides resources for a new group moderator.
$200
Invites mums to join a local Facebook group.
$5000
Organises a parenting workshop.
*Mums At The Table is produced by Adventist Media. All donations of $2 or more to the Adventist Media Network Cultural Trust are fully tax-deductible. Only selected Mums At The Table activities are tax-deductible.
** Name changed to protect privacy.