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We are
Bayside Community Emergency Relief
Welcome. We are an unfunded grassroots charity 100% run by committed volunteers, established by the community for the community! We empower those facing hardship and tragedy by rallying community support to provide emergency aid supplies when disasters strike. Our focus is on local and statewide emergencies, assisting thousands of people in need each year.
Our Community Impact
Charities, NFPs & Organisations Supported
Community
Volunteers
Dollars Targeted Aid In Goods & Care Packs
Community Awards & Recognition
LOCAL HEROES 2026
VOTING CLOSES SEPTEMBER 20!
VOTE FOR ME
We are incredibly excited to announce that our founder, Deb Brook, is a FINALIST in the 2026 Westfield Local Hero competition and we need your votes!
BCER is proudly 100% volunteer run and has provided an estimated $2 million+ worth of essential aid to thousands of people in need each year. By voting for Deb, Bayside Community Emergency Relief could win $20,000 to put directly towards our community support initiatives.
These funds would allow us to provide even more practical and much needed support to people when they need it most.
Our Core Areas of Support
We embrace a wide range of initiatives, but we focus on those where we can create the greatest impact.
Local Emergencies
We aim to assist local and statewide emergencies, whether they are natural disasters or personal crises. Our packs contain essential items such as soaps, shampoo, conditioner, body wash body lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, face wash, razors and shaving cream men, new underwear for women, socks, and more. With your support and kind donations, we are also able to provide assistance to families in need and calls for aid.
Our call-outs for aid requests can be monitored on our official Facebook group.
Prescription Glasses
We are always open to donations of old prescription glasses for both adults, and children alike. Your generous contributions will help individuals in crisis with vision impairment.
Please note: we collect just the prescription glasses, not the cases.
10¢ Recyclables
We’d love your 10c recyclables! Instead of tossing your bottles and cans, why not put them to good use.
Take your eligible bottles and cans to any recycling depot in your area. Use our code at the machine or provide it
to the staff:
OUR CODE: C2000009172
Old Mobile Phones
We’re proud to be an official partner of DV Safe Phone, a registered charity that refurbishes donated phones and supplies them to domestic violence survivors.
A working mobile phone can mean independence, and a crucial connection to emergency services, support, and loved ones.
iPhone 6 and newer models, as well as any 4G-compatible phone from any brand, can be repurposed.
Soft Toys for Children
If you’re able to make a few, we’d really appreciate it for our Children’s Packs!
Here’s what we need:
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Each toy should be at least 25 cm so a child can cuddle it.
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No hard parts (safe and fully soft).
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Not too large, as they’ll go into a drawstring bag with other essential items.
We'd Love Your Recyclables!
You can donate your 10¢ recyclable bottles and cans at any container deposit centre and turn your bottles into support for a good cause! All you need is our code: C2000009172
Money raised goes towards our many initiatives including domestic violence, homeless, vulnerable children and elderly, emergencies etc.
Heading to 614 South Rd, Moorabbin?
Just tell the staff at Moorabin's Recycle Depot your bottles are for us and they’ll process your donation under our group code.
Your Monetary Donations Make a Big Difference
Your goods contributions us to create diverse packs filled with essential items for various causes. Your support allows us to assist individuals in need of vital resources. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community.
All donations are tax-deductible so please keep your receipt.
