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Indigo Junction

Indigo Junction believes everyone has the right to a safe place to live and grow. Across Western Australia, many people do not have access to safe, secure and affordable housing. While some are visible – sleeping rough in our communities – thousands more experience hidden homelessness, living with financial stress, violence, or in overcrowded, temporary or substandard housing. Increasingly, homelessness is affecting women over 55 and young people, with housing affordability and availability at an all-time low.

With more than 45 years’ experience, Indigo Junction is a local specialist housing and homelessness service provider delivering professional, targeted support for families, women experiencing family and domestic violence, and young people in housing crisis. Indigo Junction provides safe and secure accommodation, outreach for people sleeping rough, and tailored education and individual support to help people develop practical skills and sustain long-term housing and recovery from crisis.

Combining crisis response with advocacy, education and housing supply initiatives, Indigo Junction creates practical, lasting change for individuals, families and the wider community.

You can read more about Indigo Junction on the following links:

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Polly Farmer Foundation

The Polly Farmer Foundation is a well-established WA based First Nations not for profit organisation with a strong track record in supporting education and employment outcomes. The Polly Farmer Foundation’s journey began in 1997 with the launch of the Gumala Mirnuwarni Education Project, meaning “coming together to learn” in the local language, delivered across secondary schools in Karratha and Roebourne. The success of this program led to the creation of Follow the Dream in 2004, expanding the program to WA secondary schools and later to primary schools in 2010.

The Polly Farmer Foundation delivers the Follow the Dream program alongside mainstream schooling rather than as a replacement. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with a desire to learn and succeed are invited to join the Follow the Dream program on a voluntary basis.

Through Follow the Dream, WA students receive mentoring, academic support and guidance while maintaining strong connections to family and community. They are supported to explore career options, access scholarships for tertiary study and participate in excursions and field trips, including exposure to metropolitan workplaces.

With support from the foundation, students develop knowledge, confidence and self-belief, inspiring them to dream big and achieve their school and career aspirations.

You can read more about Polly Farmer Foundation on the following links:

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Kyle Andrews Foundation

‘So they might feel better’ is the essence of The Kyle Andrews Foundation, created in memory of Kyle, who wanted other children in hospital to feel the joy and healing nature of the Broome environment, whilst they were going through treatment.

The Kyle Andrews Foundation annually provides the holiday of a lifetime in Broome for 17 – 20 children from Perth Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment, with a much-needed, week-long break from difficult treatments and therapy.  The kids come from all cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and with different prognosis. For some, this will be their last holiday.

We are proud of the fact that nearly 100% of the funds raised goes towards supporting children with cancer and their families by providing respite homes in Broome at Kyle’s Cottage, and Kyle’s Getaway in Busselton. The Foundation provides regional families with accommodation at a property, the Gibb Retreat in North Perth, whilst undergoing treatment in Perth.

Kyles legacy has continued through the hard work of volunteers, supporting children by making their lives a little more memorable and fun during difficult times, whilst also providing much needed support and respite for families. The Foundation relies on donations and funds raised through events to be able to continue to deliver this amazing initiative and the services provided.

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