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The Mayor’s christmas appeal has been launched with the main purpose to help struggling families and individuals during the upcoming festive season. 

Douglas Shire Council claims 50 Christmas hampers will be bought and shared with the community following the annual event.  

“Over the past 12 months the rising cost of living has put extra pressure on our most vulnerable," Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said.

“Everyone deserves a special Christmas and we hope the hampers help families celebrate this festive season. 

“The generosity displayed by the Douglas Shire community has played a huge part in the success of past appeals and we hope residents can dig deep again this year."

Council is said its working with Mossman Support Services, Mossman Elders Justice Group, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, Goobidi Home Care Services, Goobidi Bamanga Community Advancement Cooperative Society,  Interdenominational Ministers Association and the Christian Mission Fellowship International to assist and launch the appeal.

Those interested in making a donation can visit Douglas Shire Council.