A voluntary organisation supporting disadvantaged families with recycled household furniture and essential basic items.

Exciting News from EERN!

We are thrilled to share the remarkable progress EERN has made in the 2022/2023 year. Your unwavering support has led to significant growth, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together.

In the previous year, 2021/2022, we had 814 agency accesses, a clear sign of our commitment to making a difference in our community. Now, let’s take a closer look at the incredible achievements of the 2022/2023 year:

1337 agency accesses to our warehouses, marking a staggering increase of over 500!

Here’s a breakdown of the items distributed to various client groups:

Electrical – 1502 items to 722 client groups

Beds/mattresses – 765 items to 443 client groups

Bedroom furniture – 628 items to 321 client groups

Tables/chairs – 327 items to 240 client groups

Lounge suites/chairs – 668 items to 262 client groups

Occasional furniture – 701 items to 364 client groups

Sheet sets/sheets/pillows – 1051 items to 389 client groups

Blankets/doonas – 760 items to 326 client groups

Towel sets – 404 items to 212 client groups

Kitchen items – 975 items to 249 client groups

Food/hygiene/laundry – 199 items to 159 client groups

Miscellaneous – 391 items to 172 client groups

In total, an incredible 8371 items were distributed to those in need. But that’s not all!

We also collected 980 pickups from the public, who generously donated their furniture and other items for recycling, further strengthening our mission of sustainability.

Our EERN facility was open for approximately 241 days, during which we dedicated 108.50 hours to assisting 223 client groups in selecting items that make a meaningful impact in their lives.

A huge shout-out to our dedicated volunteers! On average, we had 12 volunteers rostered every weekday, each contributing around 4 hours of their valuable time. Over the course of a year, these amazing individuals generously gave a minimum of 11,600 hours to operate EERN.

This phenomenal support from our community has been the driving force behind our success. Thank you for being part of the EERN family and for helping us make a real difference in the lives of so many. Let’s continue working together to create a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

EERN NEWS UPDATE

2022-2023

Thanks to our generous supporters and donors of the many household items EERN can recycle to families who can make good use of them

Exciting News from EERN!

1337 agency accesses to our warehouses, marking a staggering increase of over 500!

Here’s a breakdown of the items distributed to various client groups:

Electrical – 1502 items to 722 client groups

Beds/mattresses – 765 items to 443 client groups

Bedroom furniture – 628 items to 321 client groups

Tables/chairs – 327 items to 240 client groups

Lounge suites/chairs – 668 items to 262 client groups

Occasional furniture – 701 items to 364 client groups

Sheet sets/sheets/pillows – 1051 items to 389 client groups

Blankets/doonas – 760 items to 326 client groups

Towel sets – 404 items to 212 client groups

Kitchen items – 975 items to 249 client groups

Food/hygiene/laundry – 199 items to 159 client groups

Miscellaneous – 391 items to 172 client groups

In total, an incredible 8371 items were distributed to those in need. But that’s not all!

We also collected 980 pickups from the public, who generously donated their furniture and other items for recycling, further strengthening our mission of sustainability.

Our EERN facility was open for approximately 241 days, during which we dedicated 108.50 hours to assisting 223 client groups in selecting items that make a meaningful impact in their lives.

EERN is open to Member agencies and their clients under the following guidelines : (i) Agency workers submit a formal Request for Goods through the supplied web-link request form and have received emailed confirmation of the agreed visit date and time; (ii) adhere to scheduling of warehouse visits; and (iii) where possible, pickup goods on the same day as they are selected by the clients.

The EERN warehouse team are happy to select requested items ready for pickup by the client’s carrier or courier. A new booking system for pickup of tagged items has started operations.

EERN Warehouse Policy. Agency clients can enter the warehouse with or without an Agency case worker. For the safety of our volunteers, all visitors must sign in, preferably wear a mask, maintain social distancing and not attend the warehouse if they have flu symptoms.

The Eastern Emergency Relief Network Inc. (EERN) mission:

“To make a difference to those in need with a sense of community, compassion and respect”

Non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and financial donations are gratefully accepted.

Our values include: Care, Kindness and Respect

EERN volunteers accept, collect and warehouse donated recycled quality furniture, white goods, bedding, kitchen items and small electrical appliances. Non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and financial donations are gratefully accepted.

EERN partners with community-based agencies (Members) working within the cities of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse.

EERN provides clients of these agencies access to the large, cost free stock of items listed above and, emergency food hampers and hygiene packs for immediate needs.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.