In the lead up to Homelessness Week (August 5th – 11th), Wyndham City is coordinating a Donation Drive (3rd June – 5th August), collecting personal care items and long-life food at Community Centres to make up dignity packs to be distributed to community members as short-term emergency relief.
Homelessness Week is an annual week that aims to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness
in Australia, educate people about what support they can offer and preventative strategies, and encourage people in the community to donate items to assist those who are experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Our Community Centres currently support and facilitate several programs in response to the current community needs.
We need community support to ensure the success of our drive.
Please donate today.
Donated items can include:
Personal care items and toiletries (toothbrush, moisturiser, soap, sanitary items, etc), new socks, underwear, towels and face washers
Long life food, canned food, dry goods, and blankets
Donations will be accepted at most community centres from 3 June – 5 August 2024.
For a list of participating community centres and further information about the Donation Drive, see below list or contact Dianella Community Centre on 03 8742 8300 or dianellacc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Homelessness Week: Taking action to help - Dignity packing event - Tuesday 6 August
Join us to assemble dignity packs with personal care items and long-life food for those in our community experiencing hardship. Enjoy a light lunch and guest speakers at the event.
Date: Tuesday 6 August
Time: 12-2pm
Location: Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/homelessness-week-vyhuuel5
Contact: (03) 8742 8300
Donation Drive
In the lead up to Homelessness Week, Wyndham Council is coordinating a donation drive throughout June – August. Items to be donated include:
- Personal care items and toiletries (toothbrush, moisturiser, soap, sanitary items, etc),
- Blankets, new socks and underwear
- Long life food, canned food, dry goods
Donations will be accepted from June-August at the following community centres:
- Arndell Park Community Centre
- Dianella Community Centre
- Featherbrook Community Centre
- Iramoo Community Centre
- Jamieson way Community Centre
- Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre
- Penrose Promenade Community Centre
- Point Cook Community Learning Centre
- Quantin Binnah Community Centre
- Saltwater Community Centre
- Tarneit Community Learning Centre
- The Grange Community Centre
- Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre
- Wyndham Community Education Centre
- Wyndham Park Community Centre
Find out more about your local Community Centre visit Find Your Local Community Centre.
For more information about the donation drive or these free community events, contact Misty Palmer, Team Leader Dianella Community Centre, on 8742 8300 or email misty.palmer@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Where to get support
If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship or is at risk of homelessness, there are support services available to assist you. Find out more about these services and how to contact them on our Support Services information page.
Wyndham Council has a dedicated team who can help you find and connect with local service options. If you need support, but are unsure of where to start, email us at communityconnector@wyndham.vic.gov.au, complete the online enquiry form here, or call Wyndham Council on (03) 8734 4514 and ask to speak to the Community