Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu has launched her Christmas Appeal to help the less fortunate in our community.  

The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal will provide Christmas food hampers to Douglas Shire families in need for the festive season in an efffort to ease financial burdens on people facing pressure. 

“I believe it is important to help families in our community who may be struggling, often through no fault of their own, to celebrate Christmas and put a smile on the faces of local children,” cr Leu said.

“I am pleased to announce that the first donation received for the inaugural Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is from the Friends of Douglas Shire.”

Every dollar raised through the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal goes directly towards buying food for Christmas hampers.

Local churches and community groups assist in packing and delivering the hampers, which are delivered to local families before Christmas.

“Christmas is a time to spend with our loved ones and appreciate what we have and I urge anyone who can to donate.  We are grateful for all donations no matter how small," Cr Leu said. 

Everything helps.” 

Donation forms are available at www.douglas.qld.gov.au, the Council Office, Mossman Library and Library Kiosk@Port.

Families with children aged 15 years and under and holding a Federal Government benefits card are eligible to apply for a food hamper through the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal up until 4.30pm 1 December 2014.

Applications may be made at Mossman Community Centre, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, Jawunkarra Indigenous Family Support Service or Council’s Mossman Administration Building in Front Street.?

Where to apply for a Mayor’s Christmas Appeal food hamper:

Mossman Community Centre

20 Mill St Mossman 

Ph: 4098 2005    

Tuesday to Thursday by appointment

Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre

6-10 Mowbray St Port Douglas

Ph:  4099 5518

Weekdays 9am to 4pm (except Wednesday to 1pm)

Jawunkarra Indigenous Family Support Service

7 Johnston Rd Mossman

Ph:  4098 3244

Monday and Wednesday 9am to Noon

Douglas Shire Council

64-66 Front St Mossman

Ph 4099 9444

Weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm