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25.01.2022 A very Big shout out to our Friends at Sentrian We are so fortunate to have been adopted by this amazing company for the last 15 months who have helped us swiftly transition to Microsoft Office 365, hosting our website and ongoing desktop support for all our registered volunteers Working closely with our equally awesome IT team we have managed to go fully paperless and build a database and develop an intranet for our volunteers ... How fortunate are we to have such generosity and support Thank you Team Sentrian You are all amazing and we look forward to continue our Partnership and appreciate all you do #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

25.01.2022 The countdown is on! Only 2 days left to vote! Friends, can you please spare 60 seconds to help support the work we do at Friends With Dignity? Our very own Friends With Dignity Director, Julia McKenna is a FINALIST in the Westfield Local Heroes Community Awards for Westfield Garden City.... VOTE NOW >>> the outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations to continue their community work. VOTE NOW either in store at Westfield Garden City or via this link: https://www.westfield.com.au/local-heroes!! AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! x #westfieldlocalheroes #friendswithdignity #charity #westfield #gardencity #brisbane #mountgravatt

24.01.2022 Positivity is so underrated! Happy thoughts, Friends! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

24.01.2022 Good morning Friends Why did we chose the Dandelion as our logo! Its like the Proverb:... "Some see a weed, Some see a wish" Unknown Author What Does the Dandelion Flower Mean? The common and humble Dandelion has a surprising amount of different meanings. The Dandelion means: Healing from emotional pain and physical injury alike Intelligence, especially in an emotional and spiritual sense The warmth and power of the rising sun Surviving through all challenges and difficulties Long lasting happiness and youthful joy Getting your wish fulfilled Since the Dandelion can thrive in difficult conditions, it is no wonder that people say the flower symbolizes the ability to rise above lifes challenges. We, Friends with Dignity want to ensure that our Friends see the Wish and the gift of the Dandelion as a symbol of our dedication to provide happiness and dignity to men, women and children that have only seen the weeds! Manuela, CEO/Founder To join our Team of friends please email [email protected] for more information Together we can make a difference to "One Friend at a Time" #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

23.01.2022 Happy Monday Friends Have an awesome week #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

23.01.2022 Friends With Dignity is pleased to announce that we have been awarded an AMP Foundation COVID-19 Community Boost grant, which we will use to help support our operational and running costs through these challenging times. We are amongst 23 charities to share in this grants program, which the AMP Foundation created to help charities respond to the social and economic disruption we are all experiencing. We are honoured to have been selected from a field of over 700 recipients ... a figure that demonstrates the current level of need in our community. You can learn more here about the AMP Foundation COVID-19 Community Boost grant program here: https://corporate.amp.com.au//results-re/asx-announcements #friendswithdignity #ampfoundation #grant #charity #stepupspeakoutsuppor

23.01.2022 Hello Friends - Can you help? Urgent Request UR446 We have a request for $500.00 to assist a lovely lady who has experienced extensive DFV, including financial abuse and has finally had the perpetrator removed from the home. ... Unfortunately, part of the financial abuse she endured was that she trusted that the perpetrator would pay the rent on their private rental, which is in her name. He took her money but did not pay the rent for the past few weeks and now she has a breach notice. If the arrears are not paid immediately, she will be given a notice to leave tomorrow! If this happens, she will be homeless and will struggle to find another rental with this black mark against her name. Can you help us help this deserving woman? If we can let the property manager know the funds are coming, we can stop the eviction! Every little bit helps - even a few dollars. Please click on the link below to donate. Thank you so much Friends #stepupforfriends #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

22.01.2022 Its our 5th Birthday Since launching on the 1st of September 2015, Friends With Dignity has assisted more than 3,000 women, men and children to sleep safe and sound in their own beds at night through our Sanctuary Program, creating 540 sanctuaries throughout Australia. This number does not include the 347 Little Friends Scholarships awarded worth $149,460, the 409 Urgent Requests fulfilled and Community Engagement initiatives, such as the Back to School Drive and Christm...as Toy Drive appeals, which are held on an annual basis. Friends With Dignity has also provided over 471 bathroom packs, 466 pamper packs, 1129 beds and sheet sets and 1140 pillows to survivors of domestic and family violence. On behalf of these women, men and children, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for helping us to enable them to look towards a brighter future, free from abuse and emotional anguish. To learn more about Friends With Dignity, to donate or volunteer, please visit: https://www.friendswithdignity.org.au If you are interested to explore corporate sponsorship opportunities with Friends With Dignity, and support the ongoing operations of our programs and organisation, please email: [email protected] #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #birthday #fiveyears #milestones #sponsorship #corporate #volunteer #donate #charity

22.01.2022 Instead of opening presents this year, let's open our hearts! Friends With Dignity has launched there annual Christmas Toy Drive for the fifth year, and here’s how you can help: - purchase a gift for a child or pamper item for parents (UNWRAPPED PLEASE) - organise a Workplace collection... - purchase a gift card - purchase wrapping paper, sticky tape and Christmas bags - If you would like to purchase a gift on-line and have it delivered to us directly: http://friendswithdignity.simplygiving.com.au/ To view a full list of drop-off locations, please visit: www.friendswithdignity.org.au/christmastoydrive Learn more about the Friends With Dignity Toy Drive 2020 by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/266394761363740? #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #purpose #dignity #hope #christmastoydrive #toydrive #Christmas #children #notnownotever #volunteer #donate #sponsor #domesticandfamilyviolenceprevention

20.01.2022 Youve got this! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

18.01.2022 You've got this! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

18.01.2022 A very Big shout out to our amazing Volunteer Sally Murphy, Co- Founder of Purple Playground who has SteppedUp and has been assisting us with everything HR Sally, works fulltime, devoted wife and super mum and volunteers her time as our National Human Resources manager. Helping us together with a strong HR team within Friends with Dignity to ensure we look after our Volunteers.... Thank you to Purple Playground for your amazing support If you would like to support or become a sponsor please contact us on [email protected] #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

18.01.2022 There is so much truth in this. Who can you lift up today?! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

17.01.2022 Friends With Dignity is pleased to announce that we have secured funding of $3,097.50 from the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust for the purchase of Little Friends' Activity packs for the Brisbane area. Friends With Dignity will distribute up to 2,500 of these packs to locations such as police stations, domestic violence units, hospitals and any other services that can benefit from these activity packs. Every day, children and their parents arrive at hospital emergency departmen...ts and domestic violence crisis services unprepared with anything to keep their children distracted or busy during this stressful time. Little Friends' Activity packs are creative and individualised entertainment packs including 8 crayon colours (4 double ended crayons), a sticker sheet, a card background where stickers can be applied, a punch out game and 16 individual activities e.g. Spot The Difference, Join The Dots, Colour By Numbers, and a crossword - just to name a few. Find out more by clicking the link below: https://www.friendswithdignity.org.au//little-friends-act/ #friendswithdignity #activitypacks #charity #stepupspeakoutsupport #lordmayorscharitabletrust #grant #funding #brisbane #donate #volunteer

16.01.2022 The countdown is on >>> voting closes TOMORROW! Friends, can you please spare 60 seconds to help support the work we do at Friends With Dignity. Our very own Friends With Dignity Director, Julia McKenna is a FINALIST in the Westfield Local Heroes Community Awards for Westfield Garden City.... Voting is NOW OPEN >>> the outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations to continue their community work. VOTE NOW either in store at Westfield Garden City or via this link: https://www.westfield.com.au/local-heroes!! AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! x #westfieldlocalheroes #friendswithdignity #charity #westfield #gardencity #brisbane #mountgravatt

16.01.2022 Our very own Friends With Dignity Director, Zoe Scharenguivel is a FINALIST in the Westfield Local Heroes Community Awards for Westfield Coomera. Voting is NOW OPEN >>> the outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations to continue their community work. VOTE NOW either in store at Westfield Coomera or via this link: https://www.westfield.com.au/local-her...oes!! AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! x #westfieldlocalheroes #friendswithdignity #charity #westfield #coomera #goldcoast

15.01.2022 Sanctuary #544 Brisbane West Good evening Friends We have a new house to turn into a home and our Team leaders are ready to start ... Can you help? Please email [email protected] if you can assist with any of the following items Microwave Fridge Single sheet sets. Cotton mattress protectors - single and queen Floor rugs Gift cards Monetary donations also accepted and are tax deductible - receipt issued on request To volunteer with us please email [email protected] Thank you Friends #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

15.01.2022 http:/// OUR TOY DRIVE IS ON NOW!! /// Have you thought about how you plan to celebrate the festive season this year? Could you help a struggling family this Christmas?... The festive season is the most difficult time of the year for men, women and children affected by domestic and family violence and while most of us will be choosing gifts for our loved ones, thousands of Australian families will not be so fortunate. Five years ago, Friends With Dignity launched the inaugural Christmas Toy Drive to help families living in refuge during the holiday season, and from the 1st of November, 2020 we need your help to keep the Christmas spirit alive for brave domestic and family violence survivors. You can support the annual Friends With Dignity Christmas Toy Drive by: - purchasing a Gift for a Child or Pamper item for parents (UNWRAPPED PLEASE) - organising a Workplace collection - purchasing a Gift Card - purchasing wrapping paper, sticky tape and Christmas bags - If you would like to purchase a gift on-line and have it delivered to us directly: http://friendswithdignity.simplygiving.com.au To view a full list of drop off locations, please visit: www.friendswithdignity.org.au/christmastoydrive We kindly request that gifts are UNWRAPPED please, allowing the families we assist to select their own presents and wrap them personally to gift to their children. All gifts and donations are to be dropped off to one of the registered locations by no later than the 7th of December, 2020 to allow time to distribute to all the agencies and services. All donors are reminded to take the necessary precautions to ensure Covid safety. Thank you for your support xx #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #purpose #dignity #hope #christmastoydrive #children

15.01.2022 Be kind to yourself first #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

14.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Grants Assistant Volunteer opportunity available ... To assist the National Grants Manager, to write and review grants, manage the reporting component of successful grants and liaise with internal and external stakeholders accordingly. You will also Undertake database searches and other general administration duties. If you have previous experience in a similar role or you are a strong administrator willing to learn, please email me your resume (if you have one) and a brief summary of why this role interests you, and well take it from there Email: [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

14.01.2022 We are so grateful to our event sponsors who assist us in creating life-changing events to fund our programs. The Tara Brown Foundation has always been a huge supporter of our organisation, and we are grateful for their support of our Gold Coast High Tea with Friends. Natalie from the foundation will be there as part of our guest panel on the day. Grab your ticket at the link below:... https://loom.ly/ese65Q8 See more

14.01.2022 Sanctuary 546 Newcastle Is ready to start. We have been so busy recently making homes for families to have a new start, that we need a lot of help with this one. We have a big wishlist and we hope we can fill it to make this familys dreams come true. ... If you can help us with anything on the list below, please email [email protected] Ref: S546 Chest of Drawers x 3 Small Wardrobes x 3 Clothes Rack x 3 Clothes Hangers Bagless Vacuum Ironing Board Iron (new) Microwave Sandwich Press (new) Saucepans/Frying Pan Desk/Office Chairs x 2 Desk/School Stationary x 2 Large Floor Cushions x 2 (for reading) Bedroom Decor (3 females) Small pot plant (real or fake) 3 females Board games Floor Rug x 3 (bedrooms) Floor Rug (loungeroom) Curtains (eyelet or tab) Washing Machine Gift/Wish Cards For monetary donations, please email [email protected] for banking details. Ref: S546 All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be given upon request. Thank you so much for your support. #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #stepupforfriends

13.01.2022 We can't wait to see your smiling faces at our two High Tea events. Purchase tickets for Newcastle here: https://events.humanitix.com/high-tea-with-friends-newcastle... Purchase tickets for Gold Coast here: https://events.humanitix.com/high-tea-with-friends-gold-coa

13.01.2022 Hey Dad, we know even the strongest of us need a bit of pampering sometimes.... Sneak peek of Sanctuary #551. Full reveal soon. To donate items to our programs, please click here:... bit.ly/36nOPJR #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #charity #domesticviolence

12.01.2022 This is very sad If you need help, please reach out: DV Connect QLD 1800811811... National DV helpline - 1800737732 Mensline Australia 1300789978 Aboriginal Family DV helpline 1800019123 Relationships Australia 1300364277 Qlife - LGBTQI helpline 1800184527 #stepitupforfriends #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

12.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST National Workplace Health and Safety Manager Volunteer Opportunity ... This is a role for someone to take complete ownership for developing and implementing organizational safety programs, maintaining a culture of safety first and provide advice and support to departments on OHS and regulatory issues. Ensuring the organisation is operating in a safe manner and complying with all relevant legislation to keep the team, and all those who come into our environment, or our controlled environments, safe. If you have experience of WHS, understand not for profits and the risk across all levels of the organization then this may be something of interest to you. Please email me your resume (if you have one) and a brief summary of why this role interests you, and well take it from there Email: [email protected] #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

12.01.2022 Happy Wednesday Friends Be a Pineapple #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

12.01.2022 Urgent Request Update Thanks to the generosity of our friends and supporters, we have raised the funds for these two Urgent Requests. A pregnant lady can now leave her rental knowing she's paid all her bills, and a young family will feel safer with the new security cameras you provided.... Thank you so much friends. We appreciate each and every one of you.

11.01.2022 Hello friends Urgent Request 411 We have a request for $128.10 to pay for court costs for a lovely mum who is desperately fighting to get her kids back from her ex. After she made contact with one of her children, her ex took her to court and as a result, she has a fine to pay. As you can imagine, the stress of not seeing or talking to her children, this fine and the thought of further fines if she does not pay in time is making her life difficult. She is studying so she can ...build a new life for herself and her children. Are you able to help her put this stress behind her so she can move forward? Even a few dollars will help. Please email [email protected] for banking details. Ref: UR411 Tax deductible receipt available on request Thank you so much Friends #stepupforfriends #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

10.01.2022 Update: This request has been filled in record time! Thank You Friends! Urgent Request #414 Queensland... Good evening Friends Can you help? We have received a call requesting Urgent accommodation for one night in Cairns tomorrow night, and then train tickets from Cairns to Brisbane for a Mum and her two young children. Mum is currently stranded in remote location after a DV incident. Centrelink and DV Connect have said they can't help her at this time, unfortunately Mum is a young aboriginal mum who usually lives in Brisbane South and she is in a small community with no support. The Support worker at her current Refuge the police took her to has personally paid for a bus ticket from the community to Cairns tomorrow. She needs to get home to her support network in Brisbane urgently. We need a total of $600 to assist this family If you can help please email [email protected] Ref: UR414 for our bank details All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be issued on request Thank you Friends Lets get our Friends home #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

10.01.2022 Sanctuary #588 is complete! Team leader, Rebecca would like to thank the following for their help in setting up this young family with everything they need to move forward. Thank you to: ... South Burnett storage for their continued help Troy & Elaine for fit-out Chris & Vicki for fit-out Susan & Peter for bed & linen Felicity for change table, baby clothes, toys Kingaroy mum for cot Bev & Laurie for blankets Peter for double bed Melissa for chest drawers Robyn for lounge Chris Betta Electrical Kingaroy for TV Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust Queensland Government - Departments of Housing and Public Works, Justice, and Child Safety Youth and Women. Brisbane Broncos Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd James Frizelle Charitable Foundation City of Gold Coast To donate items to our programs, please click here: bit.ly/36nOPJR #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #charity #domesticviolence

10.01.2022 The countdown is on voting closes TOMORROW! Friends, can you please spare 60 seconds to help support the work we do at Friends With Dignity. Our very own Friends With Dignity Director, Zoe Scharenguivel is a FINALIST in the Westfield Local Heroes Community Awards for Westfield Coomera.... Voting is NOW OPEN >>> the outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations to continue their community work. VOTE NOW either in store at Westfield Coomera or via this link: https://www.westfield.com.au/local-heroes!! AND PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! x #westfieldlocalheroes #friendswithdignity #charity #westfield #coomera #goldcoast

10.01.2022 Good morning Friends Why did we chose the Dandelion as our logo! It's like the Proverb:... "Some see a weed, Some see a wish" Unknown Author What Does the Dandelion Flower Mean? The common and humble Dandelion has a surprising amount of different meanings. The Dandelion means: Healing from emotional pain and physical injury alike Intelligence, especially in an emotional and spiritual sense The warmth and power of the rising sun Surviving through all challenges and difficulties Long lasting happiness and youthful joy Getting your wish fulfilled Since the Dandelion can thrive in difficult conditions, it is no wonder that people say the flower symbolizes the ability to rise above lifes challenges. We, Friends with Dignity want to ensure that our Friends see the Wish and the gift of the Dandelion as a symbol of our dedication to provide happiness and dignity to men, women and children that have only seen the weeds! Manuela, CEO/Founder To join our Team of friends please email [email protected] for more information Together we can make a difference to "One Friend at a Time" #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

08.01.2022 A very Big shout out to the amazing Kelly Charity, Co-Founder of Patrese People Working full time, devoted wife and super mum who has recently joined our awesome HR team and is volunteering her time to assist us with everything Recruitment! How fortunate are we to have such amazing people helping us to strengthen our Team and resources so that we can continue helping others! ... In the last 7 months we have managed to fill 8 of our 11 Leadership team positions and could not do that without the help of these amazing professionals. Thank you Kelly and Patrese People for all you are doing and we are looking forward to continue working with you If you would like to join the Team or know what positions are available contact us on [email protected] #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

07.01.2022 Today at the Swell festival there were amazing sculptures with awesome stories and descriptions - Amazing artists with such creative minds and passion However, this one stood out for me the most! The significance given of this one was around the power of dreams - it was truly a lovely description (Credit to the artist) ... But for me this suspended bed signifies how it is still something so many are unable to access and how HOMELESSNESS is still a huge issue in our Community/Country For many a dream of a bed in a safe space is all that they want - it is a basic need and yet so many struggle with sleeping rough daily! Domestic Violence is one of the leading causes that result in people becoming homeless and today this was a reminder how we need to continue advocating and making a difference for all those struggling daily in a place they should be and feel safe! We all have a role to play no matter how big or small - so we can ensure beds are accessible to everyone Thank you to every single donor, volunteer and supporter for helping us do what we do! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #homelessness #domesticviolence

07.01.2022 Sanctuary 546 Newcastle Is underway and we NEED Your Help. We have been so busy recently making homes for families to have a new start, that we need a lot of help with this one. This is a big wishlist and we hope we can fill it to make this familys dreams come true. ... If you can help us with anything on the list below, please email [email protected] Ref: S546 Chest of Drawers x 3 Small Wardrobes x 3 Clothes Rack x 3 Clothes Hangers Bagless Vacuum Ironing Board Iron (new) Microwave Sandwich Press (new) Saucepans/Frying Pan Desk/Office Chairs x 2 Desk/School Stationary x 2 Large Floor Cushions x 2 (for reading) Bedroom Decor (3 females) Small pot plant (real or fake) 3 females Board games Floor Rug x 3 (bedrooms) Floor Rug (loungeroom) Curtains (eyelet or tab) Washing Machine Gift/Wish Cards For monetary donations, please email [email protected] for banking details. Ref: S546 All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be given upon request. Thank you so much for your support. #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #stepupforfriends

07.01.2022 Friends With Dignity has been celebrated at the Australian Charity Awards for the THIRD year running! This year we have been recognised again for Outstanding Achievement (OAA). In 2018, we were awarded The Australian Charity of the Year! Now in their ninth year, The Australian Charity Awards have been established to identify, recognise and reward organisations for the exceptional work undertaken through their charitable activities. The Australian Charity Awards are a partne...r program of The Australian Business Awards (now in their sixteenth year). This amazing achievement not only highlights the dedication and drive our volunteers have to make a difference to the lives of people affected by domestic and family violence, but how this epidemic affects society as a whole. This incredible honour will help us continue to #StepUp and fight the good fight against domestic and family violence in Australia ... and around the world! Thank you to all our volunteers, coordinators, leadership and executive team, Board members, Sponsors, supporters, partners and donors, YOU are what makes it all happen so we celebrate in honour of you all and say a mighty - WELL DONE! #stepupspeakoutsupport #friendswithdignity

06.01.2022 Thank you to our friends Chloe Maxwell and Elerrina T McPherson at Juice1073 for interviewing Friends With Dignity CEO and Founder, Manuela Whitford live in studio earlier this week. If you are looking for somewhere to drop a donation for our Christmas Toy Drive 2020, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/3en8wF0 For more information about our Christmas Toy Drive, please visit: www.friendswithdignity.org.au/christmastoydrive... #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #christmastoydrive #donate #sponsor #volunteer #charity #christmas #juicefm

05.01.2022 http:/// WESTFIELD LOCAL HEROES /// VOTING CLOSES TODAY! Friends, can you please spare 60 seconds to help support the work we do at Friends With Dignity... Our very own Friends With Dignity Directors, Julia McKenna and Zoe Scharenguivel have been nominated for the Westfield Westfield Local Heroes Community Awards for Westfield Garden City and Westfield Coomera, respectively. Voting open NOW >>> the outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations to continue their community work. Being awarded $20,000 would mean so many great things for Friends With Dignity! You may or may not be aware that Friends with Dignity is 100% self-funded and does not receive any Government funding or support. Friends With Dignity is powered by a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers committed to making a difference within our community and changing the lives of the families we assist. All of our programs are gifted unconditionally, we do not charge the victims we assist, nor the refuges or support organisations who refer their clients to us - your support goes a long way! We would love you to please cast a vote for both Julia and Zoe and in turn, support Friends With Dignity to continue providing practical assistance to men, women and children displaced by domestic and family violence throughout Australia. Please also share this post with your friends and family and encourage them to vote too! VOTE NOW either in store at Westfield Garden City or Westfield Coomera or via this link: https://www.westfield.com.au/local-heroes!! #westfieldlocalheroes #friendswithdignity #charity #westfield

04.01.2022 We love those crazy ones.... #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

03.01.2022 http:/// REGISTER TO ATTEND OUR FIRST EVER VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION SESSION WEBINAR TONIGHT @ 7PM AEST!! /// Have you ever considered volunteering to give back what you can to your local community? Join us in the fight against domestic violence! We are launching a monthly webinar for anyone interested in learning more about volunteering with Friends With Dignity. ... These volunteering information sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm AEST via Microsoft Teams meeting, with the first session set to take place TONIGHT AT 7. This session is titled - Getting involved with Friends with Dignity and we will have Julia McKenna, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Friends With Dignity as our guest speaker. The session is expected to run for approximately 30 minutes and we are encouraging registrations for the session via this form - bit.ly/36rNku7 We will be discussing how to register, volunteering opportunities available, information about our programs, how to get involved once registered and we will have a Q and A as well. We are hoping that registered volunteers who have questions will also join in.

03.01.2022 Yes, you are strong. #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

03.01.2022 Sanctuary #548 Newcastle is complete! This Sanctuary was put together for a mum and daughter ready to take back their life and make it their own. Catherine would like to say a massive thank you to: Volunteers:... Debbie Karlene Elizabeth Brooke Our Coordinators: Linen - Elizabeth Kitchen - Roberta Bathroom - Jenny Laundry - Jenny Pamper - Kathryn Toys - Liz Donors: Tall boy - Vicki Bedside Table - Kristen &Lee Vacuum - Rita & Martin TV - Georgia Bedside Table - Joyce & Karen Queen Bed - Catherine 2 seater couch - Megan Table - Zoe Dining Chairs - Liz Washing Machine - Liz Small pamper pack - Suzanne B Writing set, beach towel - Yasmin Dolls, Cradle, stroller, bath - Pam Curtains, coffee table - Beck Gardening items - Poppies Garden Centre, Gateshead #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #charity #domesticviolence #newcastle

03.01.2022 Sanctuary 542 Newcastle is ready to start! Friends, we have another family ready to move into their new home and we need your help..... Please email [email protected] Ref:S542 if you can help with any of the following:... Iron (new) Ironing board Sandwich press (new) Baby gates x3 Vacuum cleaner Gift card for the client For monetary donations please email [email protected] for banking details. Ref: S542 All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be given upon request. Thank you so much for your support. #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport #stepupforfriends

02.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST National Workplace Health and Safety Manager Paid position - project based 3-6 months Please contact us for more details ... This is a role for someone to take complete ownership for developing and implementing organizational safety programs, maintaining a culture of safety first and provide advice and support to departments on OHS and regulatory issues. Ensuring the organisation is operating in a safe manner and complying with all relevant legislation to keep the team, and all those who come into our environment, or our controlled environments, safe. If you have experience of WHS, understand not for profits and the risk across all levels of the organization then this may be something of interest to you. Please email me your resume (if you have one) and a brief summary of why this role interests you, and well take it from there Email: [email protected] #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

02.01.2022 You have so much kindness to give! #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

02.01.2022 Thank you to our friends at Intouch Magazine #Newcastle for spreading the word about our forthcoming High Tea with Friends - NEWCASTLE event in support of the Friends With Dignity 'Friendsafe Program' - a first in safety for victims and survivors of domestic violence. FriendSafe is a Personal Safety Device that looks and acts like any other smart watch, with one important additional feature: The ability to connect with emergency services any time of the day or night 365 days ...a year, with the push of a button, eliminating the need for a phone. The 'Friendsafe Program' is but one of many vitally important initiatives Friends With Dignity has established, all of which are funded through generous community and corporate donations. When triggered, the device will alert anyone identified in the individuals Safety Plan which has been digitally embedded into the device. Learn more about FriendSafe: https://www.friendswithdignity.org.au/friendsafe The Friends With Dignity High Tea with Friends events, hosted nationally during May in support of Domestic & Family Violence Month, will be raising funds to get as many of these devices into the community as possible. Grab together a group of your nearest and dearest and support this most worthwhile cause by purchasing tickets today: High Tea with Friends - NEWCASTLE SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 AT 2PM-5PM NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre https://www.facebook.com/events/189984289197441 High Tea with Friends - GOLD COAST SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 AT 2PM-5PM Southport Sharks Events Centre Musgrave Ave & Olsen Ave, Southport QLD 4215 https://www.facebook.com/events/1385161088513748 #friendswithdignity #friendsafe #highteawithfriends #newcastleevent #newcastlecharityevent #notnownotever #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention #stepupspeakoutsupport

01.01.2022 There is so much good in the world. #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport

01.01.2022 Urgent Request #414 complete A very BIG Thank you for the generosity to assist our call out to cover travel and accommodation costs for a young mum and her children Feedback from her support worker,... Mum and the kids have arrived in Cairns after 10 hours on a bus and they all experienced travel sickness. Due to covid no train seats were available for tommorow and the thought of another 28 hour bus ride was too much for her to bear. Thanks to your generous donations they are resting in a motel tonight and we were able to book some cheap flights to shorten the journey considerably, its also the families first ever plane ride home to where they can heal and plan the next step to a healthy safe life. thank you. How wonderful to hear how YOU have made a difference to 3 of our most deserving Friends! Well done, this is great news and an awesome outcome #friendswithdignity #stepupspeakoutsupport