Victorians have proven that 10 cents can create a lot of change, raising $64,000 for the Good Friday Appeal by returning more than half a million drink containers and generously donating their refunds to the cause.
Jim Round, CEO of VicReturn, expressed gratitude towards Victorians who supported the iconic Good Friday Appeal as the first statewide donation partner for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic).
“This remarkable accomplishment highlights the generosity of the Victorian community, their support for The Royal Children’s Hospital and their enthusiasm for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme,” he said.
“Victorians understand the significant impact a 10-cent refund can have when it’s amplified across the entire state.”
He presented the campaign’s final donation cheque to the Good Friday Appeal with support from the Scheme’s Network Operators, including Tim O’Donnell, GM of CDS at Visy; Marc Churchin, CEO of Return-It; and Tony Catania, GM – Victoria at TOMRA Cleanaway.
The network operators played an important role in promoting the Good Friday Appeal at their hundreds of collection points across the state.
Rebecca Cowan, Executive Director of the Good Friday Appeal, expressed gratitude to all Victorians who participated in returning their drink containers.
“I extend heartfelt thanks to the countless volunteers, schools, businesses, and families who actively collected drink containers for donation refunds,” she said.
“The funds raised will contribute to the work funded through the Good Friday Appeal including important programs, lifesaving pieces of equipment, research and patient centered care.”
The scheme provides charities, community groups, environmental organisations, sports groups and educational organisations with new and easy ways to raise funds. Since its commencement in November 2023, Victorians have donated over $455,000, boosting more than 3,900 approved donation partners.
