Yothu Basket Initiative: Seeking Collapsible Baby Bath donations

Each year we run our Yothu Basket Initiative to supply basic newborn baby and new mother care products to Yolgnu mothers who do not have access too or cannot afford what most of us take for granted. We aim to supply 50 baskets a year to Galiwin’ku, as this is the average birth rate per year in that community. 

Yothu is the Yolgnu word for baby. Yolngu (or Yolŋu) are Australian First Nations people who live in north-eastern Arnhem Land of Australia. Yolngu means “person” in the regions Yolŋu Matha languages. Yolngu culture is among the oldest living cultures on earth, stretching back more than 60,000 years.

We have welcomed and provided many wonderful donations, however, it has recently been discovered on a recent trip to the community that we need to add baby baths to the baskets. Sending packages up to Galiwin’ku presents some logistical challenges so being able to send collapsible and lightweight baths will ensure we are able to get the packages there.  

Here is an example of the type of baby bath which we are seeking: Collapsible Bath - Kmart

You can donate by ordering and having a bath delivered straight to our office in Sydney Level 1, 61-65 Shepherd Street, Marrickville, NSW, 2204 or drop it off to our Sydney office in person.

Once we have collected 30 collapsible baths we will then ship these to Galiwin’ku, where they will be gratefully received by local mothers and families.

We are asking for bath donations to be at the College by August 23rd.

We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed in so many ways over the years as we continue to make this annual project possible each and every year. We see the difference it makes on the ground as we are there. 

If you have any questions or think you can contribute in other ways, please reach out to renee@australiandoulacollege.com.au