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25.01.2022 We have some new and exciting positions here at Vinnies in WA. Visit our website to take a look www.vinnieswa.org.au/careers

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of our Donate or Shop to WIN retail competition: Zoe from Sinagra! A very big thank you to everyone who entered. If you haven't won this time, we wish you the best of luck for the next one . www.vinnieswa.org.au

24.01.2022 Share your thoughts and experiences about mental health housing pathways in WA by taking part in a short survey, open to the general public, professionals and organisations < https://mailchi.mp//non-clinical-mental-health-housing-con Created in partnership with Home Hub and Vinnies Mental Health Services.

22.01.2022 Your Sundays just got a whole lot more fun because Vinnies Rockingham will now be open Sundays 11am - 4pm! Other Vinnies shops open Sundays: Belmont, Busselton, Cannington, Fremantle, Halls Head, Kalamunda, Northbridge and Stirling.

20.01.2022 For many families and individuals who have been affected by COVID-19 and it’s impacts on the economy, the simple idea of affording to pay for the weekly food shop is proving to be challenging. Simply purchase a $2 IGA Token or any product with a Community Chest ticket from IGA to help families who are struggling to make ends meet

20.01.2022 This #RemembranceDay we recognise and honour our Australians veterans. Those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who have suffered, and are still suffering in service to our country. We stand with you and support you. Lest we forget.

18.01.2022 It's Dressed by Vinnies Day today!! Are you wearing your favourite Vinnies finds? Share your outfit in the comments or on your social media with #DressedbyVinnies

18.01.2022 This is your last chance to purchase a limited edition $54 Vault Card for $40! If you can't make it in-store by Christmas Eve don't fret they're available online until 5pm Christmas Day www.vinnieswa.org.au/shop.

16.01.2022 Vinnies Mental Health Service were proud to take part in the Prevent Support Heal Rally for Mental Health this week. Organised by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health and aimed at increasing investment and awareness of positive mental health outcomes for our community. Increased funding for prevention and community mental health services will deliver prevention programs to build awareness, reduce stigma and encourage early intervention. Learn more at https://preventsupportheal.org.au

16.01.2022 Will you be joining us for Dressed by Vinnies Day this Friday 30 October? Remember to wear and share your Vinnies gems with #dressedbyvinnies

16.01.2022 THOMAS'S STORY Thomas presented to our youth service, Passages Youth Engagement Hub Peel at the age of 19 experiencing homelessness and struggling with depression, self-harm and heavy drug and alcohol use. He told staff that he had been squatting in an abandoned house and hadn’t had much sleep over the past few days but found it very confronting to say anything else.... After being given an introduction to the services and support Passages could offer him, Thomas continued to visit over the following days and slowly found the courage to engage in discussions about the trauma he had experienced growing up and how he came to be homeless. Until the age of 10 Thomas was living with his mother and her partner, but was removed and placed into Department for Child Protection (DCP) care after experiencing emotional and physical abuse from his mother’s partner. Unfortunately the DCP care arrangement was unsuccessful and Thomas returned home to his mother at age 13. At this time his mother was struggling with alcohol and drug use and was unable to function on a daily basis nor ensure the security and safety of Thomas. At times Thomas was left alone with strangers which led to him experimenting with drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. A year later, Thomas was again removed from his mother and placed under the care of DCP. After being placed under DCP care again, Thomas began to struggle with the arrangement and ran away, starting a cycle of homelessness and sleeping rough. With the assistance of the staff at Passages, Thomas was able to receive the appropriate help to address his alcohol and drug use along with counselling to help with his battle with depression and self-harm. This led Thomas to make positive steps towards his recovery and creating a better life for himself. Moving into secured accommodation and attending regular counselling sessions as well as successfully completed training in hospitality obtaining a White Card certification. www.passages.org.au Passages Youth Engagement Hubs are a joint venture between Vinnies WA and Perth Rotary - Western Australia

15.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Children living in families with family and domestic violence are more likely to experience learning difficulties, behavioural problems, bullying and homelessness (AIHW, 2019) Today marks the launch of 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women led by Department of Communities to show support for ending violence against women, including family, domestic and sexual violence. This initiative begins today which is the International Day for Elimination of Violen...ce Against Women and will end on 10 December which is Human Rights Day. One of the key messages of this campaign is violence against women, in all its forms, is unacceptable. Speak out to stop the violence. By encouraging respectful relationships violence against women can stop which contributes to safer communities. What can you do? Wear something orange throughout the duration of the campaign to show your support. Get informed by visiting the following websites: 16 Ways to Take Action Our Watch 1800RESPECT Encourage friends to volunteer your time at Vinnies to help provide services that support people impacted by family and domestic violence. Your support and positive action can help stop violence against women. #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithYou

13.01.2022 This time last week we were excitedly celebrating Dressed by Vinnies Day. Thank you to everyone who participated, we were blown away with everyone's efforts, and can't wait to see all of the Vinnies gems you wear next year! www.vinnieswa.org.au

13.01.2022 Our Passages Youth Engagement Hub Peel Coordinator, Jade(pictured) picked up an early Christmas present recently. A generously large donation collected by the furry and friendly Socks For Cooper. Thanks to Cooper(and his wonderful owner) Passages youth in Peel will have access to 266 pairs of socks, 25 pairs of thongs, 9 pillow cases and 8 packs of sanitary towels. Passages Youth Engagement Hubs are a joint venture between Vinnies in WA and Perth Rotary - Western Australia.

13.01.2022 Mark your calendars and prep your outfits Dressed by Vinnies Day is back for another year, Friday 30 October. Don't forget to wear it and share it on the day #dressedbyvinnies. www.vinnieswa.org.au

12.01.2022 Time is running out to get your limited edition Christmas Vault Cards. Make sure you get yours today, in-store or online, to make sure you don't miss out www.vinnieswa.org.au/shop

12.01.2022 Our Financial Counsellor and National Debt Helpline Supervisor, Deborah Naylor recently sat down with the Beanstalk Single Mums podcast to chat about managing debt and getting your finances on track. Click the image to learn more and have a listen ...

11.01.2022 We are excited to announce that our Emergency Assistance, community food pantry in Margaret River will be better equipped to assist local individuals and families in need, thanks to a grant from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, we're here for you www.vinnieswa.org.au/find-help

11.01.2022 PAIGE'S STORY Paige was just 15 when she found herself all alone no one to turn to, nowhere to go. My mother was diagnosed with leukaemia when I was 13, and she passed away when I was 15. I had no family support. I couldn’t go to my father’s because my stepmother was abusive. I used to come back from their house traumatised. I didn’t have any contact with other family members. I was 15, on my own, living on the streets.... A violent and unstable childhood, a series of abusive relationships and subsequent depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder made even just surviving a huge feat. Paige kept going to school but could barely focus. A strong student up until then, she started falling behind, but kept quiet because she was embarrassed to tell anyone what was going on that her family had left her to fend for herself. She had to fight to keep herself afloat, working in different jobs from the age of 16, and couch surfing with friends when she could, and sleeping rough when there was no one to turn to. All because of circumstances completely beyond her control. Struggling to cope with being abandoned by her father and the stress of living on the street, Paige dealt with the traumas she continued to experience as best she could. After some ups and downs Paige had a nervous breakdown, and was admitted to hospital. When she was discharged, she again found herself with nowhere to go. Thankfully, while Paige was in hospital she found out about Vinnies who provided immediate support from helping her cover ongoing medical costs, through to finding her a place to live. Without Vinnies, I really do not know where I’d be today. Vinnies has saved my life. Until the end of the year SUPRÉ will donate all proceeds for their Supre Foundation products between Vinnies, Food Bank and Beyond Blue, with WA Vinnies donations going toward supporting Western Australians affected by domestic and family violence through our specialist support services. Learn more https://bit.ly/38ScTHn

10.01.2022 Your Christmas shopping just got a little easier because Vinnies Applecross will now be open Sundays 11am - 4pm. Other Vinnies shops open Sundays: Belmont, Busselton, Cannington, Fremantle, Halls Head, Kalamunda, Northbridge, Rockingham and Stirling.

09.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week and the theme for 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be. This recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories as well as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. #NAIDOC2020 invites all Australians to see, hear, learn and embrace the full history of Australia. Learn more and find a NAIDOC Week event near you at www.naidoc.org.au

08.01.2022 There are a few days before Christmas, but IGA shoppers aren’t asleep! This week is your last chance to help out families who are struggling to make ends meet due to the impacts of COVID-19 and the recession. By purchasing an IGA Appeal token from your local IGA store you will help Vinnies provide support to thousands of Aussies reaching out for assistance over the coming months.

08.01.2022 For many Australians families the festive season and beyond will be looking very different this year. Help families who are struggling by picking up a $2 IGA Appeal token at your local IGA. All funds go to Vinnies to help put food on the table for a family who many never have needed support before.

08.01.2022 Thank you to everyone for supporting Vinnies as a volunteer, donor, shopper and supporter in 2020. This year has been full of challenges and thankfully many rays of hope. From all of us at Vinnies in WA we would like to wish you a safe and blessed Christmas season filled with love, laughter and joy

07.01.2022 Next Friday is Dressed by Vinnies Day! Have you got your outfit sorted yet? If not, you only have one week left to find it! #dressedbyvinnies

07.01.2022 Volunteer with Vinnies for a few hours a week and be your best self < www.vinnieswa.org.au/volunteer

06.01.2022 VINNIES GERALDTON - ENTRANCE CHANGE While major roadworks on Durlacher Street affect access to Vinnies Geraldton, please access the shop via the driveway on Carson Street. www.vinnieswa.org.au

06.01.2022 Vinnies Mental Health Services invites everyone to take some simple steps to help break down barriers and raise awareness on our wellbeing. Step 2: Be mindful of what you say. This can affect the attitudes of others. Try to recognise the importance of this in our every day language. www.vinnieswa.org.au

04.01.2022 We are proud to be partnering once again with IGA Australia to support Australians who have lost their jobs and livelihood during COVID-19, helping them to pay for basics such as food, rent and bills. Head into your local IGA this November and December to help locals in need by buying a IGA Appeal token for just $2 www.iga.com.au/igaappeal

04.01.2022 There’s no better feeling than giving back! Stop by your local IGA and pick up a $2 IGA Australia Appeal token or any product with a Community Chest product, to give back to your local community and support those doing it tough.

02.01.2022 VINNIES SHOP AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CHRISTMAS UPDATE Vinnies shops in WA will be closed all public holidays, with select shops closed a few extra days over the Christmas period. Please Google your local shop to confirm opening days and times. Emergency Assistance Call Centre and Home Visitations program is closed from 1pm Friday 18 December and will re-open 9am Monday 4th January 2021. Should you require assistance during this time please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.... National Debt Helpline will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 23 December and re-open 9:30am Monday 4 January 2021.