‘Happy boxes’ provide women in remote communities with everyday essentials

The cost of essential items such as toiletries remains a daily challenge for women living in remote communities around Australia.

Products many of us take for granted are now reaching people with limited access to such items, thanks to a charity called Happy Boxes.

It distributes gift boxes, known as happy boxes, that include essential items such as shampoo, conditioner and sanitary products, as well as a few little luxuries.

The struggle to access everyday necessities

Happy Boxes cultural consultant…