SUPPORT FOR TROOPS
With Anzac Day on the horizon, people have another chance to boost the morale of our overseas troops by sending a ‘care package’ free of charge through Australia Post.
Local Federal MP Philip Ruddock has advised that packages can be taken to Australia Post outlets til 15th April and still be in time for Anzac day delivery.
‘This Anzac Day, there will be more than 3,000 Australian Defence Force personnel serving overseas in locations such as Afghanistan, East Timor and the Solomon Islands’.
Mr Ruddock successfully encouraged many locals to send care packages at Christmas and says he is ‘very supportive’ of the current campaign.
‘Australia Post will deliver packages under 2 kg free of charge.’
Some suggestions of items you may wish to send include toiletries, magazines and non-perishable food.
‘Appropriate ‘BM’ boxes for packaging can be bought from Australia Post for about two dollars’.
Mr Ruddock said a more detailed list of items which can be sent is available on his website www.ruddockmp.com.au
Packages should be addressed as follows –
For an Australian Soldier,
Anzac Day Mail
Middle East Operations, (or East Timor Operations, or Solomon Islands Operations)
AFPO 60 (or AFPO 61, or AFPO 62)
Australian Defence Force,
NSW 2890
‘People should indicate whether the gift is for a male or female soldier and will need to complete a Customs form.’
Local Federal MP Philip Ruddock has advised that packages can be taken to Australia Post outlets til 15th April and still be in time for Anzac day delivery.
‘This Anzac Day, there will be more than 3,000 Australian Defence Force personnel serving overseas in locations such as Afghanistan, East Timor and the Solomon Islands’.
Mr Ruddock successfully encouraged many locals to send care packages at Christmas and says he is ‘very supportive’ of the current campaign.
‘Australia Post will deliver packages under 2 kg free of charge.’
Some suggestions of items you may wish to send include toiletries, magazines and non-perishable food.
‘Appropriate ‘BM’ boxes for packaging can be bought from Australia Post for about two dollars’.
Mr Ruddock said a more detailed list of items which can be sent is available on his website www.ruddockmp.com.au
Packages should be addressed as follows –
For an Australian Soldier,
Anzac Day Mail
Middle East Operations, (or East Timor Operations, or Solomon Islands Operations)
AFPO 60 (or AFPO 61, or AFPO 62)
Australian Defence Force,
NSW 2890
‘People should indicate whether the gift is for a male or female soldier and will need to complete a Customs form.’
How to donate?
Care packages can be sent free of charge to the Middle East, East Timor and the Solomon Islands so long as they strictly comply with Australia Post guidelines. Packages can be sent to either male or female personnel.
In order to qualify for free postage, care packages can weigh no more than 2kg (cubic weight limit) and should be packaged within a “BM” sized box, which are available from Australia Post for approximately two dollars. You will also be required to fill out some Customs forms and it is suggested that you use a liberal amount of packing tape to ensure that all of the contents arrive at their destination.
To ensure the packages arrive in time for Anzac Day 2011, the below postal addresses will be active from 14 March until 15 April 2011.
Address Details
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in the Middle East, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
Middle East Operations
AFPO 60
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in East Timor, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
East Timor Operations
AFPO 61
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in the Solomon Islands, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
Solomon Islands Operations
AFPO 62
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
What can be included in Care Packages?
Be creative with donations while being mindful of Australia Post’s guidelines for the free delivery of care packages. Some suggestions are listed below, as are the general restrictions.
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Toiletries
· Deodorant (non aerosol)
· Shaving cream (non aerosol)
· Small bottle of talcum powder
· Disposable razors
· Shower Gel
· Lip Balm
· Perfume samples (non glass)
Food
· Instant Noodles
· Biscuits
· Lollies
· Small tinned consumables
· Non-perishable foods
Other ideas
· Magazines – from Vogue to Men’s Health
· Puzzle books
· DVDs
· Socks
· Letters of support
· Stamped, self addressed envelopes – this way soldiers can thank you for the donation
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What not to include
· Pornographic material
· Alcoholic beverages
· Clothing (except socks)
· Pork products
· Cigarettes
· Chocolate (if sending to warm climates)
How to donate?
Care packages can be sent free of charge to the Middle East, East Timor and the Solomon Islands so long as they strictly comply with Australia Post guidelines. Packages can be sent to either male or female personnel.
In order to qualify for free postage, care packages can weigh no more than 2kg (cubic weight limit) and should be packaged within a “BM” sized box, which are available from Australia Post for approximately two dollars. You will also be required to fill out some Customs forms and it is suggested that you use a liberal amount of packing tape to ensure that all of the contents arrive at their destination.
To ensure the packages arrive in time for Anzac Day 2011, the below postal addresses will be active from 14 March until 15 April 2011.
Address Details
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in the Middle East, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
Middle East Operations
AFPO 60
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in East Timor, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
East Timor Operations
AFPO 61
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
To send a care package to an Australian soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman in the Solomon Islands, address the package to the following. If you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/Airwoman – Female’
An Australian Soldier
Anzac Day Mail
Solomon Islands Operations
AFPO 62
Australian Defence Force
NSW 2890
What can be included in Care Packages?
Be creative with donations while being mindful of Australia Post’s guidelines for the free delivery of care packages. Some suggestions are listed below, as are the general restrictions.
|
Toiletries
· Deodorant (non aerosol)
· Shaving cream (non aerosol)
· Small bottle of talcum powder
· Disposable razors
· Shower Gel
· Lip Balm
· Perfume samples (non glass)
Food
· Instant Noodles
· Biscuits
· Lollies
· Small tinned consumables
· Non-perishable foods
Other ideas
· Magazines – from Vogue to Men’s Health
· Puzzle books
· DVDs
· Socks
· Letters of support
· Stamped, self addressed envelopes – this way soldiers can thank you for the donation
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|
What not to include
· Pornographic material
· Alcoholic beverages
· Clothing (except socks)
· Pork products
· Cigarettes
· Chocolate (if sending to warm climates)