Families enjoyed a vibrant and welcoming afternoon on Tuesday, 24 March, as the Rosewood Community Centre hosted the official launch of the new Community Dignity Boxes. Held at the Centre across from Rosewood Primary School, the event offered food, fun, and activities while celebrating an initiative aimed at supporting locals during times of growing cost‑of‑living pressures.
Earlier in the day a special gathering of past participants from the community’s food project workshops. The group reunited for a morning cook‑up, preparing a variety of dishes that were later shared with launch-day attendees. Their efforts contributed to the warm, family‑friendly atmosphere of the afternoon celebration, where visitors enjoyed freshly made food and even had the chance to bake their own biscuits.
The launch event also featured free face painting, interactive games, and hands‑on activities designed to help families learn more about the Dignity Box initiative in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Three Dignity Boxes Now Available Across Rosewood & Walloon
With cost‑of‑living pressures continuing to affect local households, the arrival of the Community Dignity Boxes brings timely, practical support. There are now three Dignity Boxes available for public use:
Walloon – outside the CWA Hall (near the primary school)
Rosewood – outside the Rosewood Community Centre
Rosewood – outside the Rosewood Laundromat
Each box provides 24‑hour access to essential hygiene and personal care items, ensuring people can access support privately, respectfully, and without barriers.
“The Community Dignity Boxes are arriving at exactly the right time. With the rising cost of living affecting so many families, having access to essential items without barriers or judgement is incredibly important.” said Tia Lancaster, Community Project Worker at RADSc
“These boxes are about dignity, choice, and making sure no one in our community feels alone during tough times. The Rosewood Community Centre is here to help in any way we can. These Community Dignity Box’s increase our support, as they are available, 24 hours a day..” said Tracey Noll, Rosewood Community Centre at RADSc
“We encourage anyone who needs help to reach out to me at the Rosewood Community Centre. We know that people are doing it tough.”
said Tracey Noll, Rosewood Community Centre at RADSc
Supported by Local Businesses and Community
The Rosewood Community Centre will maintain and stock the boxes, supported by generous local contributors including:
Rosewood Dental
Walloon Dental
Foots Pharmacy Walloon
Foots Pharmacy Rosewood
In a thoughtful contribution, the Rosewood Craft and Quilters Group has handmade dental hygiene bags—each carefully sewn and filled with essential dental care items for distribution.
Donations are welcomed from the wider community, with items such as soap, sanitary products, dental care items, deodorant, and other essentials able to be dropped off at the Rosewood Community Centre.
A Warm Afternoon of Community Connection
The launch provided an afternoon filled with family-friendly fun, shared food, and opportunities to learn about a resource that will make a meaningful difference for locals. As everyday costs continue to rise, the Community Dignity Boxes will serve as an ongoing source of support—quietly offering help whenever it is needed most.
