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MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West have created their own digital op shop to generate funds for community groups and charities, recently donating to Ballarat Hospice Care.<\/p>\n

Because volunteering opportunities at established op shops were put on hold due to the pandemic, Christina and Steve Gollan and Sue Simmonds launched their own under the Rotary Club banner in July, accepting donated items, selling them on Facebook and sending them off to new owners.<\/p>\n

Mrs Gollan is a former full-time carer who looked after her elderly father until he died 18 months ago. Her team of op shoppers raised enough money for the palliative care organisation to source a ROHO air cushion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m doing this for my dad who I dearly miss. I think he\u2019d be really proud. Ballarat Hospice Care is awfully important, allowing people to die at home with the people they love,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to keep the money we raise in Ballarat, and we want to know what it\u2019s purchasing so we can give our 670 members feedback about what they\u2019ve been able to achieve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recently donated $1000 to WRISC Family Violence Support, who were able to pay for crisis accommodation. People who donate and purchase from us are so kind, and they should feel proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ballarat Hospice Care CEO Carita Clancy was grateful for the community ingenuity and compassion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to be a recipient of funds donated by the group. We have plans to purchase a special cushion that will bring comfort to patients while they are cared for in their own home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe work hard to ensure funds are available to purchase equipment for loan so people can stay at home for their end-of-life care in line with their wishes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe support we receive from our local community extends and supports our care.\u201d<\/p>\n

The op shop and pick-up space is open to the public, based in Buninyong. Mrs Gollan puts items online for sale daily, but people are welcome to visit \u201cthe shed\u201d to have a look and purchase on site.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost adult clothes are $2. Everybody\u2019s doing it tough now. We want to look after our purchasers and raise as much money as we can.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery dollar and $2 sale add up, and 100 per cent is donated back to charity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The initiative also has its own Instagram page, run by local teens, Anastasia and Aviva.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re modelling and photographing the clothes. It\u2019s lovely that two young girls want to be involved,\u201d Mrs Gollan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been so very busy, however, we gain so much by what we are doing. Many of our donors and buyers are enjoying the virtual and real connections they are making, and we welcome more people to follow the page.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit the online shop at facebook.com\/groups\/1742683135881650<\/strong><\/a>, Instagram @rotary.opshop.ballarat<\/strong><\/a> or call Mrs Gollan on 0417 041 840<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West have created their own digital op shop to generate funds for community groups and charities, recently donating to Ballarat Hospice Care. Because volunteering opportunities at established op shops were put on hold due to the pandemic, Christina and Steve Gollan and Sue Simmonds launched their own under […]<\/p>\n

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