Author: Sandra Cavallo

Bayside Community Care congratulates longstanding Matt’s Place volunteer Joy Sparks for being titled “Australia’s kindest person” as part of World Kindness Day.

Joy is renowned for her heart for others and always looking at how to help.

Joy volunteers as a chef at Matt’s Place Cheltenham and is known for her amazing desserts.

The Dandenong Ranges was hard hit by storms in June and emergency relief is urgently required. Many families and households are without power and drinking water.

Bayside Community Care is collecting much-needed supplies for the community relief effort.

Donations are needed of the following items:

  • Bottled water
  • Sanitary items/personal hygiene items
  • Nappies
  • Sleeping bags
  • Blankets
  • Torches (including batteries)

Donations can be dropped off at 99-101 Argus St, Cheltenham on Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 June.