Friends With Dignity Ltd

The effects of domestic and family violence on a child’s wellbeing and development can be long-lasting and complex. There are practical things you can do to support a child or young person. Start by having a conversation - remember to keep the conversation age appropriate, be curious, sensitive and mindful of child-safe language. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dkknAKu 1800RESPECT is available to help. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services. #1800RESPECT #counselling #support #relationships #awareness #familyviolence #domesticviolence #violence #abuse #child #youngpeople

Thank you so much to Sima who is not only an amazing Ambassador of Friends With Dignity Ltd but also the Owner and Founder of Fancynators! Through her beautiful creations and sales Sima purchases appliances and items we use in our Sanctuary program to help individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We are so grateful for the incredible support. https://lnkd.in/gMbyNYk

Shout out to our friends at Wella Company, OPI Australia and System Professional for your wonderful donation of hair and nail products. Our volunteers have been busily making up pamper packs this morning ready to gift to women impacted by domestic violence this Christmas. If you would like to know more on how you can support Friends with Dignity please email us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/gMbyNYk 

Independent fundraisers are a wonderful way that business and community support Friends With Dignity Ltd and fun events such as trivia is a great way to raise funds. Local Newcastle volunteer Tracey has chosen to support Friends With Dignity Ltd and is hosting her own fundraiser at the Carrington Bowls Club, 1C Cowper St Carrington at 7pm on 23 November to support our Sanctuary program. If you would like to support this event head to https://lnkd.in/g5scTQiR organised by Tracey Colasacco where you can find all the details and support the event !

Ho Ho Ho… can your business help Friends With Dignity Ltd collect gifts for our Christmas Collection?   We need sleigh power to manage all of the pick-ups and deliveries and for just a $250 donation per sleigh/s you can help us make sure that we are ready for Christmas and can share gifts with those adults and children impacted by domestic violence. You will also receive your very own personalised sleigh tile to share how you or your business is helping to spread the Christmas cheer this season. Email [email protected] if you would like to 'Sponsor a Sleigh' today! Thank you!

A huge thank you to Linda Draper and Manuela Whitford and all the young people who participated in our activities at the Glenala Wellbeing Expo on October 11 at Glenala State High School. Their energy and enthusiasm made it truly special! We truly love and appreciate connecting with other services and hearing about the positive impact our organisation has on the community. Here’s to more moments like these! 💖 #Expo #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #YouthEngagement #Wellbeing #FriendsWithDignity #GlenalaHighSchool

Thanks to Jack and the team at DHL Supply Chain who donated and then delivered a pallet of donations to Friends With Dignity Ltd Newcastle. We really appreciate your generosity. We received some terrific items including small electrical appliances, bathroom, laundry, kitchen items and more which will be terrific for our Sanctuary program and our Urgent Request programs. Thank you to our volunteers Lena and Anne for unpacking and sorting in to our storage unit. https://lnkd.in/gMbyNYk

A shout out of thanks to Scentsy for supporting Friends With Dignity Ltd with their Autumn/ Winter 2024 Catalogue season. We are thrilled to receive a donation of $6404.42 from this campaign which will help us to help victim-survivors of domestic violence through our practical programs. https://lnkd.in/gMbyNYk Kellie Floto

HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁 Friends With Dignity Ltd is thrilled to announce that our CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 2024 is officially OPEN! From November 1st to December 10th, 2024, we invite you to join us in providing Christmas gifts for adult and children survivors of domestic violence. Over the next 40 days, we are accepting donations and gifts of all kinds, given straight from the heart! Your generous donations will go directly to children and adults who have been impacted by domestic and family violence. Let’s fill this holiday season with love, joy, and the spirit of giving. For anyone who wishes to give a gift, you will be able to drop your donation at a local collection point. See the list here: https://lnkd.in/g-jANKAF You can also purchase a gift online here:  https://lnkd.in/gFYyxuTv Make a financial donation towards a gift here: https://lnkd.in/ghi_TiZ7 #ChristmasDrive2024 #SeasonOfGiving #SupportSurvivorsThisChristmas

Thank you, Teleflex APAC, for the four boxes filled with cleaning tools, kitchenware, and laundry goodies! Everything has been properly unpacked! Your generous support and donation will significantly impact our sanctuary programs for domestic violence victim-survivors. Your initiative truly makes a big difference! 💖 #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #DomesticViolenceAwareness #MakingADifference #Teleflex