OUR TEAM
We have a committed team, spreading to most states, working toward our goal of providing comfort and dignity to people experiencing homelessness in Australia. Together, we believe in making a tangible difference in every community we touch.
ROTARY PROJECT TEAM
We are committed to helping those experiencing homelessness by providing them with Shelterbags, which contain a sleeping bag, coat, and backpack. Our charity collaborates with local homeless outreach agencies to distribute the Shelterbags to those in need. By donating to our cause, you can help provide warmth and shelter to those who need it most.
MARY CRAMMOND
RICHARD TUCKER
JILL HAMILTON
Mary is the Shelterbags Team Leader. She has been with the Rotary Club of Terrigal for 6 and a years, and was President in 2019 and 2020. She was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship for her work on her Pamper Project which helped women in abuse relationships. She has also been the Youth Director, and has supported short-term youth exchange.
Richard is the project manager for South Australia. After reading about the Rotary Club of Terrigal's success with Shelterbags, he initiated a pilot project in his town. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Gawler Light since 2004. Richard is a retired seafarer, and has lived in Gawler, South Australia for over 30 years, where he raised his family.
After arriving in Australia from the UK in 2008, Jill was invited to join the Rotary Club of Terrigal. She joined a trip to Terrigal's sister club in South Africa, where she got to see the prototype bags being produced by a volunteer organization. Identifying their benefit in Australia's climate, and has continually supported the project's fundraising.
JENNY LEADBEATER
Jenny has been a Rotarian for just over 4 years. During this time, her main goal has been to help the community wherever she could. She has been involved in projects spanning all areas, leading to her involvement in the Shelterbags Project at the Rotary Club of Gawler Light. She believes that those of us who are able and more fortunate in life should do all that they can to help community members who are struggling, to build a better and more inclusive community.
ANN GRANT
Ann is the project manager for Shelterbags at the Rotary Club of Mount Waverly. Mount Waverly started their Shelterbag program in 2022, with a pilot project of 100 bags. In May 2023, her team were able to secure 450 bags for distribution. Of the 500 bags distributed as of September 2023, only 5 had been discarded. Ann's Project team has connections with over 15 different charities supporting the homeless, who are providing very positive feedback on the impact the team is having.
OUR PARTNERS
We are proud to collaborate with a range of local and national organizations who share our commitment to supporting those in need. Our partners include Rotary Clubs, Homeless Outreach Agencies and Community Organisations who have joined us in our mission to provide Shelterbags to those experiencing homelessness.
