Food Vans to Cater for Tasmania's Homeless
An industrious and skilled group of Work for the Dole participants have been working two days in each week over the past six months to improve the plight of homeless people across Tasmania. The construction of a special purpose food distribution trailer and the modification of a caravan, whilst developing important metal fabrication skills, will greatly improve the distribution of food to the needy in the Northwest and South of the State.
The participants have designed and manufactured this food distribution trailer from ‘the wheels up’. The trailer, to be presented during October to the Bridgewater Vietnam Veterans will assist in the operation of Louie’s Van. This trailer will increase Louie’s Van operations and extend their effectiveness throughout the Bridgewater/Gagebrook region.
Also on the Work for the Dole production line is the Rotary Club of West Ulverstone food caravan. The Club approached the State Manager for Community Solutions, Ian Fawkner, to investigate options related to their community food service needs. Advice provided saw the Club purchase a caravan and the fabricators set the task of modification into a viable food outlet. It is anticipated that the project will be handed over to the Club in November.
