Health and Safety

I am worried about catching COVID-19 or spreading it unintentionally
To protect yourself and others from the risk of COVID-19 during any Share the Dignity activity, including but not only our Dignity Drives and It's in th...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:18 PM
There are COVID-19 Restrictions in my State/Territory
To protect yourself and others from the risk of COVID-19 during any Share the Dignity activity, including but not only our Dignity Drives and It's in th...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:07 PM
I need to attend a Transit Shed. What do I do?
Please contact your Shed and Logistics Queen, or one of the Queens in your region group.  You should never attend a shed on your own and should always atten...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:18 PM
The donations (e.g. IITB bags) are heavy. What do I do? How do I minimise risk of injury from carrying heavy items?
Please ensure you only carry what you can comfortably carry.  One bag at a time is sufficient if that is your preference.  Refer to manual handling instruct...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:08 PM
How do I minimise risk of injury from any broken or sharp items (e.g. needles) from IITB bags or bags of various donated items?
Please take care when you empty out donated bags e.g. during IITB, particularly pre-loved bags that may have sharps or other prohibited items in forgotten p...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:19 PM
How do I minimise risk of injury from car accidents?
Please do not overfill your car with donated items.  You must be able to see out of your mirrors and should not have bags overflowing in the back of the boo...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:20 PM
How do I minimise risk of injury from tripping or falling e.g. over IITB bags?
Please take care when participating in Share the Dignity activities and make sure you are aware of your surroundings.  Please make sure you do not carry too...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:11 PM
How do I minimise risk of accidents due to fatigue from doing too many pick-ups/driving too far?
Please do not do more than you can manage.   If you are the only Shero in your area, reach out to your Queen team in your region group, so we can assist in...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:11 PM
I am struggling with my mental wellbeing
Please take care of your health and wellbeing and reach out if you need support.  We are here to support you. We do not expect our Sheroes and Heroes to do...
Tue, 13 Jul, 2021 at 10:41 AM
How do I minimise risk of accidents to third parties?
Please take care of the general public when attending a collection point and/or a charity partner, or any location relating to your Share the Dignity activi...
Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 at 2:13 PM