A family who lost their mother in a tragic car crash in Bunbury are now calling on the public's help.
Shelley Welhan, 48, died after the car she was a passenger in plunged into Casuarina Harbour and sunk in the early hours of March 11.
A man, who was driving the car, is expected to be sentenced in October after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and failing to report involvement in an incident resulting in death to police.
A crowd funding page has since been created to assist Ms Welhan's seven children financially.
"Shelley was the much loved single mum of Chantelle 30, Ebony 24, Tenille 22, Shannon 20, Reef 17, Indigo 13 and Kane 12," the GoFundMe page said.
"Tenille's youngest four siblings were still living at home with their mum in Bunbury, but immediately began living with Tenille and her fiancé Chris in their Perth rental.
"Tenille and Chris, with the support of family, have selflessly made the decision to assume the care of her three youngest siblings Reef, Indigo and Kane, while also providing a home for Shannon and her partner.
"Tenille was one week away from having her second child when the tragedy happened. As if having a new born and toddler while mourning the loss of your own mother is not challenging enough, at 22 years old Tenille is now adjusting to being the carer of her siblings too.
"Friends and extended family have been instrumental in providing emotional support for the family since the passing of their mum, but I am now reaching out to the wider community in hopes that together we can raise money to assist Tenille, Chris and the family in adjusting to their new life as a family of seven and a house hold of nine!"
The family are looking to raise $20,000 which will go towards purchasing a family car.
If you would like to help visit https://www.gofundme.com/perth-family-needs-our-help
Shelley Welhan died after the car she was a passenger in plunged into a Bunbury harbour in March.
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