Peace and Katy are proud to support
'Mothers Helping Others'
Mothers Helping Others Inc. was formed in 2006 following Cyclone
Larry. This non-profit organisation focused on efforts to provide
emotional recovery for children, mothers and families through a
diverse range of innovative projects. These projects included
publishing a book of children’s stories and artwork, rebuilding
damaged playgrounds, holding a photography workshop and an
exhibition featuring local mothers work, establishing a young
parent’s supported playgroup and holding a Girl’s night out for
local women.
Since then the group has gone on to launch a community literacy
initiative called ‘Books for bubs’ which encourages reading to
children from birth by providing a pack of books for all new babies
born in the Innisfail Hospital. They have coordinated a 12 month
parenting program focusing on nurturing mothers and have been
instrumental in changing local government legislation with the
implementation of the charter for inclusive communities which
addresses issues such as facilities and access for parents of young
children, disabled and elderly community members.
In 2008 Mothers Helping Others received a state Tidy Town award as
Queensland’s most outstanding community group.
