
The Western Emergency Relief Network (WERN) appears to be going from strength to strength.
WERN provides emergency relief and assistance through supplying good quality second hand furniture, electronic and white goods, to people in need due to homelessness or mental health, family violence, refugee, fire or flood situations.
The people assisted are those who have been identified to have an urgent need for material aid as a result of experiencing trauma or loss, where they have a need to move or perhaps cannot afford basic living requirements, where they are struggling to buy essentials such as furniture and other household goods.
Many Rotary Clubs in the western suburbs, including Werribee, are member affiliates of WERN and provide invaluable assistance in a variety of ways including the collection, assessment, repair and cleaning of donated goods. WERN facilitates the supply of all appropriate items to be available to individuals and families in need through our network of Member Welfare Agencies.
WERN has helped 825 families since commencement. Here are some more impressive facts:
- Over $515,000 worth of goods have been donated;
- Almost 15,500 items provided to families in need;
- 6,800 Volunteer Hours provided;
- Around 650 collections completed.
Click here to view a more detailed assessment of WERN's success.