Share the Dignity

SOUTH AUSSIES 📢 We could use your help! If you have some spare time, we would appreciate your help to pick up bag donations from your local Bunnings and drop them to a local charity 🎒👜 We are looking for volunteers throughout SA, but particularly volunteers for these locations: - Berri - Edwardstown - Kent Town - Littlehampton - McCracken - Mile End - Modbury - Mount Gambier - Murraylands - Oaklands Park - Port Lincoln - Prospect - Roxby Downs You can learn more about becoming a volunteer and register here: https://lnkd.in/gJHMR5W

A gentle reminder that just one bag has the power to change a life. That’s the heart of #itsinthebag—your kindness goes directly to a woman or girl in need. It saddens us deeply when we receive messages from people who feel pressured to put together multiple bags just to participate. Some have said, “I used to make just one bag, but now I feel like it’s not enough because I see others doing so much more.” If you’ve ever felt this way, please know that it was never our intent. One bag is more than enough. Even our Founder, Rochelle, carefully crafts one bag each year, pouring love into every item, just like you. One story that moved Rochelle deeply was about a 16-year-old girl who received a teen bag while staying in crisis accommodation. It was her only gift on Christmas morning, a day she woke up far from home but safe. Inside that bag, she found a necklace and a bottle of perfume—the very first jewellery and perfume she’d ever owned. Imagine the power of that single gift, how it made her feel seen, valued, and a little more hopeful. The impact of one bag goes beyond words. How can you measure the joy you brought to that young girl’s heart, the hope you ignited, the sense that people out their care? The truth is, there is no way to measure that kind of impact. So please, never doubt the power of putting together just one bag. It’s cherished, appreciated, and valued more than we can express. Together, one bag at a time, we’re making a world of difference. With gratitude, Share the Dignity

We urgently need more Sheroes in NT 🚨 What better gift is there to know that you’re helping those in need this Christmas?! You can volunteer as much or as little as you can and even around your schedule! 💝 If this sounds like something you’re interested in, we are in need of volunteers to support in the following areas: - Alawa - Anula - Bayview - Berrimah - Braitling - Brinkin - Buffalo Creek - Casuarina - Coconut Grove - Coonawarra - Darwin - East Point - Fannie Bay - Hidden Valley - Holmes - Humpty Doo - Jingili - Karama - Larrakeyah - Leanyer - Lee Point - Ludmilla - Lyons - Malak - Marrara - Millner - Moil - Muirhead - Nakara - Nightcliff - Northlakes - Palmerston - Parap - Rapid Creek - Sanderson - Stuart Park - The Gardens - The Narrows - Tiwi - Wagaman - Wanguri - Winnellie - Woolner - Wulagi You can learn more about becoming a volunteer and register here: https://lnkd.in/gJHMR5W

This is why we exist… THIS is why we do what we do… to provide that little bit of love and light during a tough time for vulnerable women and girls 💕 This message had us in tears… take a read: "I recently left my abusive partner after months of planning. Today I received keys to a safe house for myself and 2 young children. I also received a bag. Not just any bag, but a bag that brought tears to my eyes. I packed up our whole lives in less than 3 hours and of course I didn't remember the simple things I would need for myself. This bag will make my transition into my new home easier. To most people, it's just a bag. To me it's the start of my new life. I will wear my bag with pride and cherish it for years to come. Thank you so much!" You too can have this impact on someone's life. Donate a bag filled with essential items at Bunnings from November 15 – December 1 2024. Learn what to include here: https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

What is one thing you couldn’t have gone without in your hospital bag when giving birth? Post it in the comments below and share some inspiration for our Mum & Bub #ItsintheBag donations 🩷 Our #ItsintheBag donations are highly requested by our charities and are packed with the essentials a mum and her bub need to make the transition that little bit easier. These bags are an absolute lifesaver for mums who have fled domestic violence to ensure the safety of their bub. Collection points open at all Bunnings stores nationwide from November 15 – December 1 2024, don’t forget to tie a purple ribbon on Mum & Bub bags! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

Every year, COPE Sensitive Freight travel thousands of kilometers to help deliver our period products and It’s in the Bag goodies across the country. They were a key support during our recent packing event at St Patrick’s College - delivering 41 pallets of stock in plus collecting a whopping 48 pallets of packed bags, ready for their new homes. COPE will deliver these bags all over Australia, from Kununurra to Bairnsdale! A massive thank you to COPE for all their hard work supporting us and those experiencing menstrual inequity. 

The impact a handwritten note can have on woman or girl who has fled domestic violence or is experiencing homelessness is so much more than you could ever imagine. We have heard of recipients carrying their note with them during court cases, keeping it in their wallet, having it inside their handbag and even framing it for their bedside table. How beautiful is that? If you have writer’s block or not sure what to write, you can include anything from your favourite quote, some motivational lines from a song or book or even a Christmas card. Do you include a note? Share some inspiration about what you write below 🙏🩷 Learn more about the items to include in your donation here - https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

On this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down and chats with an incredible It’s in the Bag recipient, Amy. Amy’s story is one of strength and survival, after falling into a controlling and abusive relationship, she and her daughter endured fear, isolation, and manipulation. “The impact that he had on me mentally and emotionally and my daughter, you can't reverse that”. After bravely escaping the relationship, she and her daughter received an It’s in the Bag donation that renewed their hope and reminded them of the kindness they deserved. “Words can't say thank you enough for what you gave us”. Amy’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of helping others in times of need. We’d love you to listen, follow and leave a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/g8XSkU_R

✨ It's been a big weekend for our friends at Zjoosh! They’ve started receiving some of their first beautiful #ItsInTheBag donations from their amazing customers! 💖 Remember, for every in-store and online purchase at Zjoosh, you’ll receive a free bag that includes our essentials shopping list. Just fill it with the 7 essential items, a thoughtful extra and note and drop it back to your local Zjoosh or Bunnings from 15th November to 1st December. Let’s keep the kindness coming and make a difference together, one bag at a time! 🌸 You can find our #ItsInTheBag shopping list here: https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

We are incredibly excited to share the winners of our Creating Period Pride competition for 2024 🩸🏆 It was incredible to see so many schools and community groups showcase their period pride, become open about talking about periods and smash the shame and stigma. Our Art Installation category was won by Patterson River Secondary College with this incredible installation. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, keep celebrating your amazing Period Pride and we hope to see you again for our 2025 competition! To get involved in next year’s Creating Period Pride Competition head to: https://lnkd.in/gqRViaqF