In the Peel region, too many people are doing it tough, some are already without a safe place to call home, while many more are living right on the edge, below the poverty line.

This Homelessness Prevention & Awareness Week, we're shining a light on the issue and gently calling on our community to join us in making a difference.

We’re collecting donations to support those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.

We're calling for items that are new, or in near-new condition only, because dignity matters.

Items urgently needed:

• Sleeping bags
• Two person tents
• Warm clothing (track pants, jumpers, socks)
• New underwear (men's M-L, women’s 10-12)
• Long-life, non-perishable food items.

Donations can be dropped off at the Coast FM Studios: 141-143 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah between 9am and 4pm weekdays, from Monday July 14, 2025.

Deadline for donations: Thursday 31st July at 12 noon.

If you'd prefer to help with a monetary donation, you can do so directly at westauscrisis.org, it’s a powerful way to get immediate support to those who need it most.

Let’s not wait for someone to hit crisis point.

Let’s help prevent homelessness before it starts and support those already facing it with care and compassion.

Because giving isn’t just about making a donation... It’s about making a difference.

Homelessness Awareness Day Thursday 7th August on the Eastern Foreshore in Mandurah.

Proudly supported by WestAus Crisis Care & Welfare Services and 97.3 Coast FM.

Nikki & de Mello with the WestAus Crisis & Welfare Services team.

Other items needed (new, or in near-new condition only):

•  Tents
•  Swags
•  Sleeping bags
•  Camping/yoga/foam mats
•  Near new doonas
•  New thick winter clothes
•  Ladies & mens new undergarments
•  Children & adult footwear (sizes 9-10 adults)
•  Toiletries (toothbrushes, soap, disposable razors etc.)
•  Mosquito repellent
•  Tarps
•  Portable chargers
•  Old phones (in working condition)
•  A4 sealed plastic bags or Zip Lock bags (to protect important documents)
•  Non-perishable food items (including coffee & sugar)
•  Torches
•  New/near new blankets
•  Backpacks
•  Towels

Top photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash