RESPONDING to an increase in cases of domestic and family violence in 2020, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch is supporting Share the Dignity.
Branch President, Trent Twomey, said members had donated, sourced and packed more than 500 essential items to support vulnerable women escaping domestic violence or living in crisis.
"It's been a tumultuous year for many Queenslanders with the bushfires and floods earlier this year, and then the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
"Domestic and family violence sadly increased during COVID-19, with 4.6% of all women reporting that they experienced violence from Feb to May this year."
"During this time, sadly 33% of women surveyed reportedly said they experienced violence in their relationship for the first time."
"We're proud to Share the Dignity and hope that the 45 bags we are donating will help these women in need and support them in the lead up to Christmas."
"These donations are in addition to the essential items that Queensland community pharmacies are also collecting for Share the Dignity and vulnerable women.
"The Guild is proud to have a long-standing relationship with Share the Dignity and founder Rochelle Courtenay, having donated bags to this valuable cause since 2017.
"Please, if you are able to give back this year, support Share the Dignity and the 'It's In the Bag' campaign.
"They're still collecting bags for women in need this Christmas."
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