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Princes Court sweetens NQ floods fundraiser

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:26:00

Princes Court has extended a helping hand across the country to flood-affected communities in north
Queensland.

Mildura’s not-for-profit aged care provider has launched a lamington drive to raise funds for the
UnitingCare North Queensland Disaster Appeal, which has set a target of $300,000 to ensure victims
receive the emotional and psychological support they need.
Princes Court CEO Jenny Garonne said residents were preparing to make hundreds of lamingtons as orders
poured in from the local community.
“Mildura might be over 2,000km away from the communities that have been devastated by drought and
floods, but we feel for what they’re going through and want to support them however we can,” Ms
Garonne said.
“We decided to reach out to another aged-care provider called Blue Care, which is part of UnitingCare
Queensland, and offered our help to their recovery team which is working with people on the ground.
“We hope our donation makes a difference in these communities, now and into the future.”
Ms Garonne said people could get involved by placing an order or helping to make the lamingtons.
“There are lots of new fundraising ideas around, but our residents love the old-fashioned lamington drive –
and so does the local community,” she said.
“We will be making traditional chocolate and raspberry lamingtons, and we’re very fortunate to have the
support of Deakin Bakery, which is donating the sponge cakes.”
Lamington orders must be in by Monday 11 March. For more information, contact Princes Court Homes at
info@princescourt.com.au.