Tuesday, 6 December 2011

How do you take care?

I don’t plan to return to full time work next year as my twins start kindergarten. While I plan to get actively involved in their classroom as a parent helper I’ll also have some spare time to do some things for myself and others.

I’d really like to get involved in my community to assist isolated women (of any age) and especially older country women facing difficulties related to drought, flood, depression and unemployment.

I know many would like to learn to use the Internet, maybe Facebook and how to email ,to break their isolation and develop social networks. I also know many can’t even afford basic skin, hair and body products we take for granted.




How can I start this up? 

Garnier is a trusted brand that takes inspiration from local people doing extraordinary things. They are looking for 10 Take Care Ambassadors

What is a Take Care Ambassador?

Inspiring Australian’s who are currently engaged with a grassroots project; whether it be fundraising for a local school or sporting group, assisting with community activities or raising awareness of important local issues.

How will you be supported?
You will receive a $1000 gift from Garnier to support your community project as well as gain exposure for your initiative through the Garnier website and Facebook page. You will also meet the Garnier team during a special Induction Day in Melbourne where you will be treated to a professional photo shoot and receive Garnier products to trial and review.
After I heard about Garnier, The Circle, I entered ...

It was so hard to describe it in 100 words or less (REALLY)
My project is to assist socially isolated and older country women (Central western NSW) navigate the Internet and social media. Teaching them to use Internet, Facebook and email to develop support networks, help overcome depression and keep in touch with families and friends. Country families face difficult times amidst unemployment, drought and flood disasters. Take Care Ambassador would help set this up. Further, I’d provide Garnier take care packages for women in families facing hard times that cannot afford basic hair, skin and beauty care products. Luxuries we take for granted, to make them felt good about themselves.
Whether I become an ambassador or not I’d still like to give this a go on some scale.

Are you passionate about something – or already involved in a community initiative? 

Then I’d encourage you to enter your own project to become a Take Care Ambassador for Garnier
Read more about it here.

Then go to their FB page http://apps.facebook.com/ambassadorscontest/contests/168501?wfrefid=13661a80add9 and click on 'Enter Now'




PS Entries are open now and close January 4th

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This is a great idea Trish. There are so many people needing help in our community. And as a city girl, I tend to forget that women in the country do it tough. I'm hoping to get more involved with volunteering next year (I'll have one child at home) through church and the community. There is such a need for it. All the best with your entry/venture.
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I have one country friend waiting for me to help her she knows of a few of others through the church - I'll do that anyway
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I think this is such a wonderful idea, Trish! You'll have my vote, that's for sure. I think you'd be a wonderful choice to work with these women. xxxx
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I am passionate about a lot of things but am yet to get stuck into any of it. Sounds like a fantastic initiative though. Like you once I get my youngest kids off to kinder and school, I will have a whole lot more time to focus on the things that are important to me.
Good on you, Trish ! You'd make the perfect ambassador ! And what a worthy cause. I'm passionate about developing countries like my own, Indonesia. I've got a few ideas...I'll keep you posted :)
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I love your idea Trish what a great way to give back to the community, and what a great concept from Garnier
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A wonderful idea and a great platform for those of us with some amazing ideas to come on board and pitch. Love the idea you've put forward too!
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What a fabulous and worthy idea, Trish. You would do so well at that. Can't wait to hear how you go. x
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Such a great idea Trish. Looking forward to following how you go with this.
To be honest, I haven't given this a lot of thought. I used to be really involved in the community, but since having four, I have found it so much harder.
I'm choosing to see this season of parenting as a time to focus my energy on my family and my home, and being able to help other organisations in the future, when I am better equipped to do so.

But good on you Trish. This is a fantastic idea, and thanks for raising my awareness. :)
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What a fabulous idea - I hope you get selected!
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That's a really great thing to do. Fingers crossed for you and good luck!

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