Printing store makes World of difference

CARTRIDGE World’s Sharon and Braeley David have been busier than ever this week, providing a much-needed community service alongside their printing supplies.

Offering free COVID-19 vaccination certificate shrinking and laminating for seniors and people with disabilities, the mother-daughter team have supported up to 300 residents daily who’ve lined up for help at the yellow shopfront.

Since they launched the service on Tuesday, 26 October, initially spreading the word via Facebook, Sharon David said most of Cartridge World’s phone calls have been inquiries about vaccination certificates.

“So many people have been ringing for help, but this is why I love living in a country town,” she said. “We look out for each other here, and that’s why we’re doing this free of charge.

“We’re really happy to offer this for our customers that don’t have mobile phones, because they need to show their vaccination certificate just to go out for a meal.”

With attention to detail, the Davids have even punched a hole through each shrunken document in case customers would like to attach it to a lanyard, or their keys.

Mark Marsden dropped in for assistance on Monday morning.

“I heard about this on 3BA radio,” he said. “Officeworks were taking bookings, so I gave Cartridge World a call instead, and it’s been very convenient.”

The Davids’ Facebook post about their free community service has had more than 420 likes, 90 positive comments of thanks and gratitude, and has been shared more than 270 times.