Share the Dignity - March Dignity Drive

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-151514

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Share the Dignity - March Dignity Drive

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Share the Dignity, a fantastic Australian charity currently running their March Dignity Drive. Period poverty is a harsh reality faced by many women across New South Wales. No woman should ever have to choose between period products and other essentials, yet, sadly, many are forced to go without. Thanks to the incredible work of Share the Dignity, donated period products are distributed directly to women and girls across the country who are experiencing or at risk of domestic violence, homelessness, or poverty. This is a truly outstanding initiative, and one that I have been proud to support for many years, with our Electorate Office being made an official collection point. This year, we have already received a large number of donations and we hope to collect even more before the end of the month. I encourage everyone to take part in this important initiative by finding your nearest collection point and donating any period products in its original packaging. With your help, we can put an end to period poverty once and for all.