Hospital Bag Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders suffer from the worst health of any demographic in Australia. This necessitates frequent stays in hospitals, often without notice. The result is that many people are left without the basic necessities (including hygiene products). Adding to the problem is the fact that many people need to travel some distance from their homes to city and regional centre Health Facilities.

NATSICC has partnered with the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry in Adelaide, Schools/Colleges and St Vincent de Paul to address this problem by offering Hospital bags for men, women and children. At certain times we also have artwork bags available to allow longer term patients to paint. Each bag includes items that are tailored for the recipient. For example, the women's bags have sanitary products and the men's bags have shavers and shaving cream. Additionally, should it be requested, the bags can contain booklets with prayers and Bible readings for the sick.

We rely on donations to stock the bags so availability is dependent on the stock we have on hand at the time. To inquire about availability please email craig@natsicc.org.au or call (08) 8363 2963.

Hospital Bag Links

Guide for making Hospital Bags (Schools, Parishes, Groups)

Faith In Action Activity - A curriculum designed to accompany to collating of hospital bags. Suitable for mid - upper primary students.

Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green - shares the importance of Hospital Bags for remote communities

Bishop Columba Macbeth green on the importance of Hospital Bags for Remote Communities