Operating within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, Aussie Battlers volunteers work tirelessly to support the community without bias or discrimination.

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Through forming partnerships with local residents, businesses and stakeholders, the organisation addresses a wide range of needs, from food assistance to home care services.

The not-for-profit’s upcoming Christmas Hamper Appeal is one local way of spreading joy and comfort during the holiday season.

Donations of food, vouchers and gifts will be distributed to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

“At the moment we are unsure of how many hampers we will need to supply to people,” said Aussie Battlers President Karen Sparkes.

“A lot of other services have a cut off period between four to six weeks prior to Christmas.

“But we leave our cut off up until 23/24 December so that our clients receive their hampers as close to Christmas as possible.”

Prior to the distribution of Christmas hampers, Aussie Battlers will continue addressing other immediate needs such as hunger relief, aid for homeless individuals, and home setups for organisations such as Liberty, the Department of Housing and New Horizons.

Karen’s dedication to supporting others stemmed from her own health issues and the idea of creating “a circle of giving”.

“Everything we are able to do is a direct result of our volunteers and the people in the community who believe in what we do,” Karen said.

Contact Aussie Battlers for more information.

By Kim AMBROSE