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17/12/2024

City of Casey's Deputy Mayor Melinda Ambros holds the scissors before cutting the ribbon with the charity representatives; from left to right: Elisa Dillon from Foodbank, Melissa Jones from Blaze Aid, Sally Beard from Backpacks 4 VIC Kids and Nikki Barrens from UNICEF. (Gary Sissons: 446471_10)

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The Giving Machines made their official debut at [Westfield Fountain Gate] on Wednesday 27 November, with the pair in the local shopping centre some of the first in Melbourne. The bright red boxes all hold their own unique donation options that go to a specific charity, allowing the public and shoppers to make an easy, and novel way to lend a helping hand this Christmas season.

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