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For people doing it tough, necessities like shampoo or a bar of soap can have a huge impact. By providing essential items to those in need, Pinchapoo is fighting hygiene poverty across the country.
'One in three Australians are currently struggling with hygiene poverty. Our mission is to ensure that anyone facing hygiene poverty has a safe personal hygiene solution for their situation,' said Kate Austin, founder and CEO of Pinchapoo.
Hygiene packs are often given to patients in hospital, helping them maintain dignity during a challenging time. 'In hospitals, our patient packs are a valuable tool for nurses to engage positively with patients.'
'We’re grateful for nurses, not just for what they do for our communities but also for helping us to identify patients facing hygiene poverty so we can provide support.'
This International Nurses Day, we distributed over 15,000 pamper packs to nurses across Australia to ensure that they can take a moment for themselves too.
'Our relationship with Bank First is so genuine and so real. It’s just people coming together to do things for the right reasons to reach the right people. It’s pretty special.'
'Nurses care for us every day of the year, so for us to give back in a small way is important. We want to take a moment to appreciate and care for them,' said Adrian Wilson, Head of Community Partnerships at Bank First.
'We never do this job for the praise, it's all about the patients. But it's always nice to feel appreciated and have a moment to celebrate us.'
It was a privilege to connect with nurses on International Nurses Day and see the impact of both their work and Pinchapoo’s work firsthand.
Whether it’s a pamper pack for the nurses who give so much each shift or a hygiene pack that maintains dignity during difficult times, it’s a cause that we’re proud to champion.
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