A group of very generous Australian beauty companies have jumped on board to help those affected by the recent floods.
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It’s amazing that in just over a week people from all over Australia have banded together to donate and offer help to flood victims in need.
Not only have we seen charity days and events held, we’ve also experienced companies generously donating much-needed funds and services. It’s fabulous to see that the people of the beauty industry are so compassionate. I have been overwhelmed with emails from various companies announcing how they’re doing their bit to help.
Here is an overview:
APAN
The Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network (APAN) will act as a conduit between those in need and those who can help salons in the devastating flood crisis regions.
“Salon and spa owners inundated with the flood waters are looking at how to rebuild their shattered businesses, Tina Viney CEO of APAN said, “and we believe we as an industry can help support them”.
APAN is asking individuals or companies who are able to help with providing anything in the way of shop fittings, furniture, stock and equipment to please contact APAN at flood@apanetwork.com and let them know what you have. Alternatively, please call or text 0420 332 343.
HOVAN'S GROUP & COSMETIC TATTOO AUSTRALIA
Hovan’s Group and Cosmetic Tattoo Australia will be donating 10 percent of all product sales during the months of January and February 2011 to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal via the Salvation Army.
BLOOM COSMETICS
On Saturday, January 15 2011, Bloom Cosmetics donated 100 percent of their net profits to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal.This inlcuded sales from their flagship store in South Yarra Melbourne and purchases made online.
NAKED TAN
Naked Tan will donate $1 from every bottle of solution sold throughout January 2011 to the Premier's Flood Relief appeal. Naked Tan have approximately 500 clients in Queensland and feel the need to make a difference.
HAHANA STONE MASSAGE
Hahana Stone Massage will donate 10 per cent of its January sales to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal.
“Being based in Queensland. Hahana Stone Massage is aware how lucky we were to have escaped any damage in one of Australia’s largest natural disasters. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by these devastating floods”, said Hahana Massage Stone founder, Philip Cook.
MIRENESSE
As a survivor of Cyclone Tracey in 1974, Irene Patsalides from Mirenesse understands only too well what the flood victims are going through.
Irene and her husband Andrew put together a fundraiser kit (valued at $75) which contained their award-winning Mirenesse Secret Weapon Mascara and Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine. They donated 1000 kits to the fund, which customers paid $10 each for. $10,000 from the sale of the kits was raised in just a few hours.
“We had a great response and are very happy to be able to do at least a little to help the cause,” said Irene.
SKINSTITUT
Skinstitut have numerous accounts in Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Goondawindi – all major flood-affected areas. Many of their accounts have lost everything. As a company, Skinstitut have shown their support by donating thousands of dollars to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal, and will continue to show support to the affected accounts where they can.
"We send our best wishes and hope to all those who have been affected in Queensland, Northern NSW and now rural Victoria", said Andrew Christie, Managing Director of Skinstitut.
L'OREAL AUSTRALIA
L'Oreal have allocated $100,000 to help flood victims in the most relevant way. They hope to help them get back on their feet and return to normal life as quickly as possible. Their Crisis Management team, headed by Chris Mejean, will together with the different area managers do his best to find out where the help is most needed and in what form.
Note from Professional Beauty:
If your company is doing something to help the flood victims, or you have been affected by the floods and need help, please email me: avidaic@intermedia.com.au