A sad reality is that many mums fleeing violence are also caring for a newborn.

And many arrive at crisis shelters with nothing but the clothes on their backs – without essential items needed to care for their newborn.

An Infant Buddy Bag is carefully packed with items that meet immediate needs including clothes, nappies and wipes. They also contain special handmade clothes and wraps knitted with love and care including a blanket, beanie and cuddly toy.

The most special thing about Infant Buddy Bags is they tell a mother that there are people in their community who care about them and their future.