Support The Girls Australia is well aware of the need to ensure women and girls in our remotest locations have access to the basic essentials. Sadly a lot of women and girls in these remote communities go without the basics like hair brushes, toiletries, menstrual products and shoes. It is vital to ensure that all women and girls across our nation have access to these items. Our commitment is to reach as many communities as we can dependent on funding.

The hardship they have had to endure for the last four to five years due to the drought is untenable. Being able to afford items like menstrual hygiene products and toiletries is tough and the thought of being able to purchase bras or underwear is totally out of their reach. On one of our Outreach trips, we were made aware of some of the women getting “boiled” underwear from their local op shops. This is not what our farming communities should have to endure. So we take our Outreach Van to farming locations and help women on their farms or within their communities. We have been to numerous locations so far. Texas, Qld, Yeoval, NSW and Bathurst, and have done a couple of trips to Central Queensland where we have supported the women of Monto, Munduberra, Gayndah and Eisdvold. Covid-19 has seen many of these communities lose business’s and face enormous financial challenges.

This is an area of the charity that we are going to grow in 2021. There are wonderful services that offer great support for women and collaborating with them is the key to helping more women and girls with their dignity and wellbeing. Collaboration means their clients get the best of both worlds.

We currently support some excellent services across QLD and NSW. Some of them are:

• Kalwun Health Services
• Access Community Services
• YHES House
• Baabyan Aboriginal Centre
• Cranbrook Young Mums
• Penrith Women’s Health Centre
• Bonnies Suppor Services
• Cranbrook Neighbourhood Centre
• Wayback
• Vincentia House
• Lou’s Place

There are just a few that we support with Bra Gifting Events at their location. It is a positive way to engage with services in the sector but also add value to what they bring to their clients. The success stories of connection and empowerment speak for themselves.

If you would like us to host a Bra Gifting event for your service, please get in touch with us and we will create an event that suits you and your clients. Alternatively, you can fill out this link and the Area Coordinator in your region will be in touch.