Assembly days
What is an assembly day?
An assembly day is when a group of people gather to put together the six components of the birthing kit into press seal bags.
Video: Assembly day held by Adelaide High School
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Attend an assembly day near you
If you have a few hours available and wish to help make some kits, your help is much appreciated. The following link will list where in Australia the next assembly days are being held.
Future assembly day information
Organise an assembly day
It is an enjoyable time working alongside other like minded people.
For organisations outside of Australia wishing to hold an Assembly Day please contact us on info@birthingkitfoundation.org.au
For organisations within Australia supplies are provided by the Birthing Kit Foundation (Aust). Instructions are then sent for the transport of the kits to their overseas destination.
What to do next
An Assembly Day Manual is available to download which contains clear instructions on how to run a successful Assembly Day or email BKFA for a Manual to be sent to you.
You then need to contact our Supplies Officer supplies@birthingkitfoundation.org.au with the date of the impending Assembly Day - it is important to give the Supplies Officer 8 weeks notice.
Your financial contribution
The BKFA has always relied on the generosity of its supporters to help cover the cost of the supplies and transport of the kits. As the project has grown and developed over the years, the Foundation has recognised the importance of ensuring that changes to birthing practices are sustainable. By supporting training programs and the production of birthing kits at the local level, we hope to achieve the greatest success – that kits are readily available locally and no longer needed from us. We offer you the opportunity to assist with the delivery of sustainability initiatives, by fully funding the cost of the supplies and transport of the kits as well as funding training programs and in-country kit production.
- $3 per kit donation: you will be fully funding the cost of supplies and transport of the kits and also contributing to sustainability projects. Kits can be assembled in multiples of 200 ($600). There is no limit on the number of kits available for a $3 donation.
If you are a Zonta Club, your first priority in supporting international projects is to support the Zonta International service projects. One third of all fund raising is allocated each year to support Zonta international projects. These funds are crucial to the success of our Zonta International projects. To support the Birthing Kit Project any funds used need to come from the remaining two thirds of your fund raising. We ask Zonta Clubs not to divert funds usually destined for Zonta International to the Birthing Kit Project.
Forms
If you are interested in hosting an Assembly Day, please complete the Assembly Day Booking Form and post it to PO Box 330, Belair SA 5052 or email it to our Supplies Officer at supplies@birthingkitfoundation.org.au.
The BKFA Treasurer will then invoice you and your cheque can be posted to the above address.
The BKFA Supplies & Transport Officers will contact you with further information.