Busy Fingers...

With the help of our supporters and the many customers that come through the shop we have been able to assist many associations on the island this month including our permanent assistance to VMR for fuel, Hospice for the Palliative Care Suite, and the monthly assistance with Foodbank and Fuel for BI Global Care. We also were able to assist the Woodcrafters Association with some new trestle tables, the Bribie Cove Residents Social Group asked for assistance in getting a coffee machine for their clubhouse. MELSA required a new mower and BIEPA needed some small items also. We helped the Bribie Kindy obtain a Rickshaw for use when visiting the Church of Christ Aged Care each week with the kids. We thank all our customers and those who donate their preloved possessions without you we would not be able to assist these associations.

Please be aware that we only assist Island associations, we do not assist individuals and we do not get involved with sponsorships at all.

We have a NO TOLERANCE POLICY in the shop, I would like to make you aware that, this policy also covers the telephone calls we receive. At times we get so many calls that customers have to leave messages and we call back as soon as we can. Some callers who can’t be bothered leaving a polite and informative message, instead leave abusive, bad language and rude messages that shouldn’t be heard by anyone, let alone our two managers Stacey and Judy. Please, if you can’t be civil just hang up and try later or just come into the shop.

On many occasions customers are going to the back of the building trying to search through the donation area, the truck or even in the back garage looking to see if they can get things that haven’t been put into the shop yet. These areas are not for the public and should not be entered as we have many trolleys, and items piled up that you could fall over, we have a duty of care to not only our staff but also the public, we do not want to see anyone hurt.

POLICY All donations have to be checked to ensure they are in good condition, clean and safe for sale, they are then priced and put into the shop for sale for all our customers to see.

We always welcome new volunteers, so if you have a few hours spare please give us a call at 3408 1014 or pop into the shop and speak to Stacey, we are registered with Centrelink for Job Seeker requirements. Newcomers to the island can easily make new friends as we have an excellent group of volunteers working with us, it is also a wonderful way of supporting our beautiful island and the residents.

If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance, please let us know. We try to assist all not-for-profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Pauline is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@bigpond.com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance.

When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote (from an island business if possible), tell us a bit about your association/club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting, and email it to busyfingers1@bigpond.com Please be aware we only support Bribie Island associations and groups, not individuals.

I would like to thank all our supporters and customers, and a very special thank you to the Bribie Islander and staff for their continuing support. I hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra