Starting Over Support SOS

💛 To our many beautiful Quilter Groups, we are completely overwhelmed by your talent and generosity! 💛

The hours of love, skill, and dedication that go into every single hand-made patchwork quilt and crocheted rug are truly breathtaking. 🧵🪡

With winter just around the corner, there is something so incredibly special about knowing our crisis families will be wrapping themselves up in one of these gorgeous creations, each one made with such care and heart.

These are not just quilts and rugs, they are hugs from our community. Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much! 🥰✨

💛 A huge Starting Over Support shout out to the wonderful Deb and friends! 💛

What a thoughtful and generous group of people you are! Your beautiful 'Buckets of Love' donations have arrived and our volunteers couldn't be more grateful. 🪣💕 Every single item packed into those buckets makes such a meaningful difference to our crisis families as they begin to settle into their new homes.

Your ongoing support means the absolute world to us and to the families we serve. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you are truly appreciated! 🌟

Hi Folks - please be advised that our warehouse in Malaga will be closed on Wednesday morning until 10.30 a.m.

💛💛💛**** 60 crisis family deliveries later and our warehouse is now almost empty - yet again!
We are now adding collections to our list so thank you for your patience holding off until we could clear some space.

We are in need of:
Tables and Chairs
Bedside Tables
Chest of Drawers
Small Bookcases
TV Cabinets
Whitegoods

Thank you all so much - your kindness changes lives every day! 💫

💛💛💛**** 60 crisis family deliveries later and our warehouse is now almost empty - yet again!
We are now adding collections to our list so thank you for your patience holding off until we could clear some space.

We are in need of:
Tables and Chairs
Bedside Tables
Chest of Drawers
Small Bookcases
TV Cabinets
Whitegoods

Thank you all so much - your kindness changes lives every day! 💫
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Thanks to the incredible support we’ve received so far this year, our warehouse has been full of generosity and we’re so grateful. As we continue supporting those in need, we’re currently focusing on essential household items and linen.

At this time, our furniture space is at capacity. If you’re considering donating furniture, we kindly ask if you can hold off on requesting a collection until Monday 11 May, while we make room to receive more.

Our collection service will continue for already booked items, and larger furniture pieces can still be arranged for drop-off by contacting our SOS Admin team on 0403 367 767 or [email protected]

Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support - it truly makes a difference 💫

MANY HANDS MAKE LIFE WORK: DONATIONS ADMIN VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Behind every furniture delivery and household pack is a busy little command centre keeping donations flowing. Our Starting Over Support (SOS) team is looking for a friendly and organised Donations Admin Volunteer to help us manage the many communications that come in from our generous community each day.

Our team works through hundreds of messages, calls, and emails, and an extra pair of capable hands will help us keep everything running smoothly so donated items can reach people rebuilding their lives after crisis.

WHAT'S INVOLVED:

💛 Answering and assisting with busy phone calls from the public
💛 Responding to emails and text messages from donors
💛 Supporting the team with general admin and communication tasks
💛 Helping coordinate the flow of household and furniture donations

WHEN WE NEED YOU:
💛 Tuesday | 9.00am to 3pm

WHO THIS ROLE SUITS:
💛 Someone comfortable managing busy phones and multiple communications
💛 People with good communication and organisational skills
💛 Friendly, community-minded individuals who enjoy helping others
💛 Full support will be provided, and you’ll be working alongside a welcoming and supportive team.

READY TO BECOME AN ADMIN ANGEL?
All enquiries about this opportunity are warmly welcomed. Call Jo on 9379 1944 to find out more.

Our Starting Over Support (SOS) team helps people transitioning from crisis situations such as homelessness, domestic violence, and hardship by providing essential household items and furniture. With the help of volunteers, we organise, sort, clean and distribute donations so individuals and families can begin their next chapter with dignity and hope.

🚨 SOS: HERO DRIVERS & DRIVER ASSISTS NEEDED! 🚨

Our Starting Over Support program helps individuals and families relocate and rebuild during some of the most challenging times in their lives - and we can’t do it without our drivers.

For Thursdays throughout April and May, we’re urgently calling on reliable volunteer drivers and driver assists to help pick up donated items and transport them to our factory, where they’re sorted and prepared for those in need. Every pickup makes a real difference. 🤍

Flexible timings and the chance to be part of something that truly matters.

If you’re available and ready to jump in, we’d love to hear from you ASAP 🚚

A big thank you to Ngala for their generous donation of furniture from the Kensington Facility refurbishment. 💛

These items have already been put to good use, helping families in crisis as they rebuild safe, stable homes.

Access to essential household items can make a meaningful difference for people starting again after difficult circumstances. Thanks to Ngala’s generosity, we’re able to provide practical support that helps families create a place that truly feels like home.

We’re grateful to work alongside organisations like Ngala who share our commitment to supporting the community.

💛 And the Love Keeps Coming… 💛

A huge thank you to Ruth Thomas and the wonderful team at AMS for their incredibly thoughtful support. Instead of a traditional Christmas party entry, donations were made to Starting Over Support — what a truly special gesture!

These items are always so appreciated and have arrived just in time to help us top up our stocks for families in crisis. Your kindness will make a real and immediate difference to those who need it most.

We are so grateful for your generosity and continued support. Thank you for helping us bring comfort and hope to local families.

💛 A Huge Thank You to Switch Living! 💛

We were absolutely delighted to welcome our lovely young people from Switch Living back again in January to help us with so many tasks.

The thought, care, and dedication they bring to everything they do never goes unnoticed. These incredible young people are all studying for their degrees at university, yet they still find the time to come and support our work - which truly means the world to us.

A very special thank you to Ari, who is always thinking of us and making sure this support continues. Your kindness and commitment make such a difference.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support - thank you for being part of the Starting Over Support family 💫