Starting Over Support SOS in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Starting Over Support SOS

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 403 367 767

Address: 40 Bassendean Rd, BAYSWATER Perth, WA, Australia

Website: www.peoplewhocare.org.au/donate/donate-money

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25.01.2022 Heres how to donate to Starting Over Supports 20 in 2020 fundraiser.

24.01.2022 25th of November is the International Day of Eliminating Violence Against Women and also marks the first day of "16 Days in WA". According to the 2019 Women's Support Card, "Family and domestic violence is a leading cause of women’s homelessness. Domestic violence accounted for 55.8% of the accommodation support from specialist homelessness agencies in WA in 2017-18, up from 45.1% in 2012-13". If you or someone you know need help the services listed below are available to he...lp: Everyone The National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Service is a free and confidential telephone and online counselling service for any person regardless of age or gender, who has experienced or is at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, and their family and friends. 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or www.1800RESPECT.org.au Women seeking support The Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline is a 24-hour helpline telephone 9223 1188 or free call 1800 007 339. Sexual violence The Sexual Assault Resource Centre is a 24-hour emergency line telephone (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888. Young people Kids Helpline is Australia’s free private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years telephone 1800 551 800. Men seeking support MensLine Australia is a 24/7 support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties. Support for men who are concerned that their behaviour is hurting the people they care about. Telephone 1300 78 99 78 or visit www.mensline.org.au.

24.01.2022 We'd like to say a very special thanks to Maureen from Darlington who so generously donated many hours of her time at home making us these beautiful pot holders for our families. We have been so humbled by the number of people who have offered their support in many different ways over these past few weeks. Thank you to everyone who continue to support us and even more so during these challenging times.

24.01.2022 Remember to always reach out if you or someone you know needs help.

24.01.2022 UPDATE: Delivery Locations Due to some recent changes, the Starting Over Support SOS Warehouse (40 Bassendean Rd, BAYSWATER) is now the only location able to take donations. We will endeavour to provide more donation drop-off points in the future. ... The Starting Over Support Warehouse is open Monday - Thursday, 9am-3pm. If you would like to organise collection of any items please call our donations team on 0403 357 767 to organise a suitable time.

23.01.2022 Are you able to help us? We are reaching out to ask for help with donations of shampoo & condtioner, and any tea towls, bath towels, or handtowels that are in good contion for us to pass onto our families. Our warehouse is open Monday - Thursday, 9-3 to accept any donations. ... Look for the People Who Care sign at 40 Bassendean Rd, BAYSWATER. Any help is always grately appreciated. Thank you :)

23.01.2022 Find the Starting Over Support and Op Shop Team and share. Thank you Volunteers - you are true champions.

23.01.2022 Our biggest thanks goes to each and every one of our volunteers for the time, effort and passion they put into the work they do. As you can probably guess there are so many moving parts that happen behind the scenes from - receiving donations - making sure items are ready and suitable to go out to our families... - organising items to go in the deliveries which suit each family's needs - answering the phones - events & marketing .....the list literally keeps going. All of those roles are imperative to providing support to people who need it.

22.01.2022 A note from PHSG HQ to all the lovely people wanting to donate clothing at the moment.

20.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM Hi, Im Dixie I joined Starting Over Support SOS as a volunteer after hearing about the program from fellow colleagues from my other volunteer...ing role with Soroptimist International Maylands Peninsula. At the time I felt the program sounded so worthwhile. I have volunteered now for over two years and can certainly testify thats the case. Its a wonderful thing to not just want to be able to help and support those in need, but to be a part of this organization where this happens every day. I have two roles at SOS; Administration where I speak to members of the wider community who call to offer donations of household goods and furniture, and I also help with the many family referrals, selecting and packing all the items that each family or individual may need. Our hope every day is that we make a difference in their lives no matter how small. We all love it so much when we get to pack extra things for the children. We dont get to see these folks of course, but we often sit and think just how excited the littles ones will be when they open their packages or their backpacks that are full of fun things they may not be expecting. These past months, I have also volunteered on the Touchpoint team. Thats been such a wonderful support program for so many isolated folks. Its also been so very humbling to be able to check on them, just have a chat and make them feel they are not alone. Thank you Dixie, we appreciate all you do and the ways you show care. @ Guildford, Western Australia

20.01.2022 * Our leaders of tomorrow * Earlier this year, Charlotte, one of the students in the Out of School Hours (OSH) Club, asked her teacher Nelly if they could please donate to the poor. Nelly went to great lengths to find us at SOS & People Who Care and set up a Donations Box in the classroom.... It was our greatest pleasure to be invited to visit with them last week and answer the many questions they had about why we all do what we do. Their donation box was overflowing with clothes, toys and a host of wonderful items we will be able to pass on to those in need. On top of this, they presented their beautiful handmade cards with pictures and their own personal messages. We talked about #bucketsoflove and just how much their kindness will mean to so many families and children. What an absolutely wonderful way to start the day. These are the stories that touch our hearts; so giving, so caring at such a young age; doesn’t our future looks bright in their hands?

20.01.2022 Wed like to say a very special thanks to Maureen from Darlington who so generously donated many hours of her time at home making us these beautiful pot holders for our families. We have been so humbled by the number of people who have offered their support in many different ways over these past few weeks. Thank you to everyone who continue to support us and even more so during these challenging times.

20.01.2022 We would like to acknowledge the many donations that came from our friends at Tapping Lifestyle Village. On top of the beautiful homemade hygiene bags for men and women, all filled to the brim with hygiene products, Mike Francis and Lyn who delivered all the goodies on everyones behalf, brought with them a cash donation and some delicious scones for morning tea. Thank you all so much we appreciate everything you all do for SOS.

19.01.2022 THIS Sunday Rotary Club of North Perth is hosting an event with all proceeds going to Starting Over Support SOS "An Afternoon of Music & Craft Stalls" Featuring, The Smash Monkeys playing music from the 60's to now and Marie Hopkinson.... Craft and Collectible stalls, Raffle Silent auctions Swing Dancing lessons! This Sunday 8 November 2020 3.30 pm to 7.00pm Yokine Districts Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine $30 including a light meal plus tea and coffee. Bowling club bar open at social club prices. Tickets can be purchased from the link below https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=661638&

19.01.2022 Here are the stories of 8 women who lost their lives this month from alleged domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to any of the numbers below. Lifeline 13 11 14... Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Mensline 1300 789 978 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 Emergency 000 You are not alone!

19.01.2022 To celebrate World Kindness Day we'd love to know what is something someone has done or said that has made your day a little brigther? #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuseawareness #hernameis #hernamewas #perthcrisiscare #volunteersareawesome #wavolunteer #PerthVolunteers #kindnessisfree #howcanihelp #donationswelcome #thinkingofothers #peoplewhocare #startingover #reusereducerecycle

17.01.2022 Did you know if you swipe on our cover photo you will see an overview of what is happening at SOS? If you are on a computer just click in one of the blue dots at the bottom of each picture.

17.01.2022 Are you able to help? We would be so grateful to receive donations of any of these items. Specific Men's toiletries we are in need of are:... - Shaving cream - Razors - Deoderant - Aftershave - Toiletry bags If you are not able to donate we would still love if you could please share amongst your school, sporting groups, work, daycare etc. All deliveries can be accepted Monday - Thursday (9-2) at 40 Bassendea Rd, Bayswater.

15.01.2022 In 2020, the demand for our service has increased dramatically and we really need your help! The events of this year have meant that we weren't able to host any of our planned fundraisers, including our annual High Tea. So, we have adapted and organised a new fundraiser that is simple, safe and easy for everyone to participate. We are calling out to our 4,486 followers in our Facebook community to help us reach our 2020 fundraising goal of $20,000.... By donating $20 (or any amount you can) you will make a huge difference in supporting families & individuals who are starting over after a crisis. We would be so grateful if you could share and encourage your friends, families, school groups, sports clubs, businesses etc to get on board, because every single dollar will make a huge difference. There will be regular updates as we strive to achieve this goal. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Click on the link & select STARTING OVER SUPPORT in the drop down box. Add 20 IN 2020 in the comment box so we can keep you updated on our progress. https://www.peoplewhocare.org.au/donate/donate-money We are so very grateful for the wonderful community we are a part of. Your support means so much and helps so many people.

14.01.2022 Put this in your diaries - the Garage Sale Trail is coming to Bayswater on November 21st & 22nd. 40 Bassendean Road, Bayswater WA 9.00 am - 1.00 pm ... It's a fantastic opportunity to pick up some great bargains just before Christmas. Starting Over Support will be a part of the trail on both Saturday & Sunday. We'd love you to stop by and say We will have a large number of items to sell plus some great Christmas decorations and wrapping paper. Remember all the proceeds from this event will go straight back to Starting Over Support to help us continue to be able to provide those coming out of Crisis Care with a fresh start.

14.01.2022 This week we received a very generous donation of ladies sanitary products, hand towels & toilet paper from Tork Australasia. These are such valuable contributions to support our ladies who are always incredibly grateful to receive these kinds of donations. Thank you!!

14.01.2022 Come on down , we’d love to see you

14.01.2022 Have you seen our new logo?

13.01.2022 Would you like to help fundraise for People Who Care & Starting Over Support SOS by recycling your collection of containers? This time of year is great for catching up with friends & family. It also means we can end up with a large collection of containers. Instead of throwing them away, why not turn them into cash through the Containers for Change WA initiative? It's as easy as taking your eligible containers to your local drop off point, scanning our barcode and putting ...them through the reverse vending machine For more information and where to find your local drop off point head to https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/

13.01.2022 Did you miss out on getting an amazing bargain on Christmas items at our garage sale? THERE'S ANOTHER CHANCE This Saturday from 8am - 11:30am we will be at the Bayswater Growers' Market with all of our Christmas items. ... A lot is over 50% off RRP and brand new! There will be - an assortment of wrapping paper rolls including Disney themed $1-$2 - matching napkins, plates, & bowls $0.50ea - Christmas decorations - Ribbons - Gift tags - Gift bags - Men's & Women's Christmas t-shirts - Matching Pj's for the family All the money made from the sales of these items goes straight back to Starting Over Support SOS so that we can continue to provide support to those who have escaped domestic disruption.

12.01.2022 What a weekend! Thank You to everyone who came out to support us and brought with you your family and friends. The weekend was such a success - we are so very grateful to be able to say that the proceeds made from the sale are going to make a very big difference to the people we support over the coming months. Another BIG Thank you to our incredible team of volunteers for all of their time and commitment put into making our Garage Sale such a success. ... A lot of work goes into preparing the space and items for an event like this and we truly could not have done it without them. We hope you are enjoying your purchases & remember to tag us or send through a photo when they are all set up - we'd love to see!

12.01.2022 In July & August, we broke records with 39 families receiving deliveries of household items to help them set up their new life - that's 78 families in just two months. We're sure you've heard it many times but with the events of this year causing such financial strain, stress, isolation, and increased pressure on families; the requests for help have risen dramatically. The time, effort and money that goes into these deliveries can only be achieved with the support of our MA...NY volunteers and donors. Even with another record broken of 47 pickups in July and 105 in August, our warehouse stocks are still very low. If you would like to make a donation of household items please contact our donations team on 0403 367 767 or [email protected]. For financial dontations click on the link below https://www.peoplewhocare.org.au/donate/donate-money

12.01.2022 Support our partners, Little Things for Tiny Tots, by picking up a famous Sausage sizzle at Bunnings Innaloo next Sunday!

11.01.2022 We urgently need your help! We are in desperate need of Kettles Toasters... Essential cleaning supplies ie: Brooms Dust pans Mops Buckets Disinfectant Sponges Spray & wipe Dishwashing liquid Reusable cloths Toilet brushes Toilet cleaner Washing detergent Washing baskets We would be incredibly grateful if you added any of these items to your weekly shop to donate to us. This year has certainly been one that we wont forget but it has also shown us that even in some of the hardest times there is still so much kindness and generosity within our community and we truly couldn't be more grateful. All donations can be dropped off to our warehouse 40 Bassendean Road, Bayswater. Monday - Thursday 9-3.

11.01.2022 JULY CALL OUT Our Facebook followers have always been so generous when we have Call Outs. If you have friends, family or colleagues and can help Starting Over Support, get together and help us out.

10.01.2022 Wow! You have helped us double the amount raised in just 2 weeks with the total now at $1,735 Come on everyone we'd love to see if we could double this again over the coming fortnight. The requests for our services have risen quite significantly in these uncertain times so every dollar helps. If you are still wanting to donate, click on the link below and it will take you straight to the donation page.... https://www.peoplewhocare.org.au/donate/donate-money

09.01.2022 We receive a lot of donated material offcuts and our volunteers always do their best to repurpose the majority by making so many things we need for our families, like potholders, pillowcases etc. Last week one of our beautiful SOS Angels, Shirley Trigg, made us these beautiful Teddy Bears from fluffy offcuts. So many hours of love and dedication went into these and we are so very grateful.... We have already sent some out to some lucky children with our family referrals last week. Thank you Shirley they will be so loved.

08.01.2022 Today on the 11th Hour, of the 11th Day, of the 11th Month we will pause to remember the fallen soldiers, their bravery and their sacrifice.

08.01.2022 We are so very grateful to the Pencil Community who collected, cleaned and sharpened all of these wonderful pencils. They were sorted into packs by the ladies of Soroptomist International Maylands Club. Over 100 sets have been donated to us here at SOS for the children and students of our families. ... Thank you to all of these amazing supporters of SOS every day a childs life is made just that little bit brighter because of your generosity and kindness.

08.01.2022 https://mamamia.com.au/domestic-violence-during-coronavir/

08.01.2022 How fortunate are we to have Galleria Toyota on board to help us raise money towards 20 in 2020!?! Thank you Galleria Toyota!! We are so grateful for your generosity

07.01.2022 It's certainly been a year that has taught us many lessons and one we certainly won't forget, but as with all clouds we look to find the silver lining. We’d like to thank all our incredible staff, volunteers and clients for all their ongoing support, understanding and commitment this year. We wish everyone a very safe, happy and healthy holiday period. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

07.01.2022 Did you know that on average each household disposes of around 24 kg of furniture a year, with 2/3 of that being soft furnishings*. You know what they say; "one man's trash is another man's treasure". Remember just because it may not be "in-style" or you have decided to upgrade, doesn't mean someone else wouldn't love it. ... WHERE CAN I DROP OFF? We are open Monday - Thursday, 9am-3pm. Donations can be dropped off to our warehouse (40 Bassendean Rd, BAYSWATER) HOW DO I ORGANISE COLLECTION? Contact our donations team either on 0403 367 767 or at [email protected]. Please remember items need to be clean & in good condition for us to be able to pass onto our families. * information according to waste.com.au.

05.01.2022 A message from our CEO for our whole community.

05.01.2022 These wonderful supporters at Helena Valley Lifestyle Village just keep on giving - we are always so blown away by their generosity. Sue Ford coordinates regular pickup/collections from all the wonderful residents and organises for the items to get to us. Not only do they donate kitchen and household goods, furniture, clothing items etc, but they also make us the most beautiful knitted rugs and sewn potholders. ... This month their theme was Hop on a Mop or Zoom on a Broom. We were able to receive these donations last week at their Annual Morning Tea, which is always so much fun. All of these items will go a long way to providing for our families in crisis. Thank you everyone your ongoing support and friendship is so very much appreciated by us all here at SOS.

05.01.2022 Ebony from @cityofbayswater made a surprise visit to us with a car full of #BucketsOfLove that were collected from businesses around Bayswater. If you contributed to these donations wed like to say a BIG thank you! They are already flying out the door!

05.01.2022 It was such an exciting time for us to finally be able to re-open our beautiful new and improved Guildford Op Shop last Friday. It's new, it’s different and full of beautiful Curios and Collectables, china, crystal, small antique furniture pieces, artwork and more. We appreciate the wonderful customer support and feedback we have received so far. ... Come and visit and say hello or stop for a coffee and have a chat. We would love to see you. We are at 125 James Street, Guildford. *Stock changes weekly be quick.

05.01.2022 Thankyou Bunnings

04.01.2022 We have had a very big couple of weeks here at Starting Over Support. Our sincerest thanks needs to go to the amazing support we always receive from Geoff and our friends at Rotary Club North Perth, who, this month delivered a cheque of a very generous donation. We tried our hardest to adhere to social distancing but its pretty clear how excited we were to receive that cheque.... Thanks Geoff and everyone at Rotary Club North Perth. We'd be lost without you! L-R Geoff, Kathie & Brad

04.01.2022 We would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to @ikea_australia who donated 240 brand new pillows! These are already flying off our shelves and ready to send out to our families in need. We say it all the time, but without the help of businesses and individuals within the community we really would not be able to provide the support we do...so thank you!

03.01.2022 Always in this together...

03.01.2022 Help Is Here If you are worried about your actions or your relationship there is free, confidential advice & counselling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRlgqcmBcWg

03.01.2022 Meet our Friday Angels", Betty and Diane (Di) This wonderful mother and daughter team have been volunteering with Starting Over Support for a number of years. Di first came on board with us in 2016 with a passion for helping to ensure those who have escaped domestic disruption are not forced back into a bad situation. Making our clients feel they have something of their own and someone cares is very important. ... One of the things that has changed over the past 5 years since Di started volunteering with us, is that we now have men onboard with the referrals which was not the case originally at SOS. Di has also dedicated a lot of her time to being actively involved with Soroptimist International - Perth, Australia over the last 11 years and is now the President for the Soroptimist International Maylands Peninsula Inc.. The Soroptimist group support SOS throughout the year with generous funding. Betty joined Di not long after in 2017. Apart from raising a large family who all still gather at Betty’s home every Monday night for dinner, she has given a lifetime of service as an Aged Care Manager and volunteering with another charity group and call centres. Since she started, Betty has seen us grow and make changes to allow us to be more organized and able to accommodate for the demand. She gets great satisfaction when she leaves to go home knowing that everything she has done has been well worth it and appreciated. So what do they get up to on Fridays? Although we don’t operate on Fridays, there are many referrals that will often need to go out first thing Monday morning, so they work together to pick and pack the referrals ready for the coming week. It's so lovely to hear them both discussing how they want to go about their day and just how they can make someone’s life a little cheerier by adding all little extra touches like making sure things are colour matched and packed in the nicest possible way. Thank you Betty and Di for your amazing service to SOS; you are both so incredibly humble and loved.

03.01.2022 Our next generation of super stars! It's so wonderful to see kids getting involved and working hard to help people who need assistance. A big thank you to Mt Lawley Primary School - Official for your continued support! ... https://www.facebook.com/MLPScentenary/posts/3870282896325085

02.01.2022 Wow! What an amazing start this is to our 20 in 2020 fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who has already made a donation and helped us raise $890 in the first 2 weeks! In July SOS delivered 39 families homewares and collected 47 donations, so every $ we raise counts. ... If you are still wanting to donate, click on the link below and it will take you straight to the donation page. https://www.peoplewhocare.org.au/donate/donate-money

02.01.2022 We are blessed. SOS has some amazing people supporting us. Gerry Loermans popped in to see us last week with a whole bundle of surprises. Gerry started making toys just 5 years ago, and what a talent he has. Each toy is made from safe non treated wood, just perfect for the little ones we provide services for every day. Each toy is stamped with his trademark, the year of make and no toy is exactly the same; each is one of a kind. There are trucks, tractors, loaders, cars, ...buses and a host of toys for boys. Not forgetting the girls, he has even made the cutest sewing machine and spinning wheel. We were all so very overwhelmed when Gerry arrived with these beautiful toys for our families. Many have already been distributed, so we can imagine the squeals of delight when they opened their parcels. If you would like to enquire about Gerrys toys, his workshop is always open by appointment and he is available on 0438 030228. Thank you Gerry you have a heart of gold and we are so very grateful for your generous donation to SOS. See more

01.01.2022 Do you have items you'd like to donate but aren't quite sure if it's something we are able to pass onto our families? Our wonderful Donations Team would love to have a chat via phone or email. They can also help to organise a suitable time for your large/heavy items to be collected if needed.... SIDE NOTE: It's always great to receive photos of your items in your email. It helps the team determine how suitable they are for our families. There may be a slight delay in receiving a response due to high demands, we do really appreciate your patience.

01.01.2022 Only 2 days to go until our big garage sale! We have boxes and boxes of brand new Christmas items that have been kindly donated to us. A lot has been passed on to our families but we still have an incredible amount we need to clear out to make space. We would love your support by purchasing your Christmas supplies from us to help us continue to provide support to those coming out of crisis care. ... All items are at bargain prices.... indoor & outdoor lights $10-$15 wrapping paper $0.50 - $2 per roll Pyjamas (range of sizes for men, women & kids) from $4 T-shirts from $2 ribbon from $0.50 gift bags $1 plates $0.50 cups $0.50 napkins $0.50 20 baubles $1 decorations and so much more!! We also have some great pre-loved furniture pieces that weren’t suitable to pass on to our families but are still great to add to your home. We are open from 9-1 this Saturday & Sunday at 40 Bassendean Rd, BAYSWATER.

01.01.2022 There are many ways you can help Starting Over Support provide assistance to families coming from crisis care.