Newsletter Edition 3, 2026 |
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Dear Harbour Community,
Our exciting new refuge project is well underway with a planned operational live date of 1st July 2026. Unsurprisingly with our wonderfully efficient Laura as Project Manager, the project is hitting all our projected milestones. We welcome new staff members in 2025/26, Debra, Briony, Amber and Mandy and farewell Noumsy, Rhi and Freya. We received two generous donations to use new programs and services which we will launch this year. One is to support children’s counselling and the other to add a new Outreach service. We enjoyed a wonderful event during the 16 Days awareness campaign by celebrating and acknowledging front line workers with our community partners and agencies. It was such a well attended and unique event and by popular demand we will organize as an annual event. As usual we have been well supported by our community at our annual events of Christmas and Easter and inundated with gifts, eggs and treats. We thank you all because we could not do what we do without YOU. Ali |
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Christmas 2025 at Harbour Refuge & Support Services Christmas is always a busy time at Harbour. While it can be a challenging season for many of the women and children we support and a time when our service is stretched it is also when our community shows incredible generosity. Each year, individuals and businesses come together to donate food, even baked hams, gifts, toys, homewares and thoughtful handmade items. These contributions allow us to provide meaningful support to families staying in refuge and those we assist in the community. We also host a special morning Children’s Christmas Party, with Mrs. Claus visiting and gifts available for clients to choose for their families often helping tick off a few Santa wish lists along the way. This year the face painter was very popular, and the ice-cream truck went down a treat. It is a joyful day and a time when we do our very best to ensure every woman and child feels supported, valued and remembered. Below we have a some of the business or community groups that made contributions.
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| Dale Alcock Homes CentreKitchen items
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| Bunbury ForumToys,clothing,household items.
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Bunbury Runners Toy RunChildren’s Toys |
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| Dunsborough Community & Police StationToys & Food |
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| Terry White Pharmacy Eaton FairToiletries, Gifts
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| Bakers Delight Bunbury ForumBaked Goods & Mini Christmas cakes
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Southern Port Authority Refuge Christmas Lunch & Emergency Relief |
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| Dreambuilders Church Gift Giving Sunday |
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| Our community and workplace food donations throughout the year make an incredible difference to the women and families we support. When clients are doing it tough financially, these donations help stretch weekly budgets, provide a boosted grocery shop during particularly challenging times, or support special family events that might otherwise be out of reach. They also give our advocates a practical and caring way to check in, with the gift of food or essential toiletries offering both relief and reassurance. This generosity allows us to respond with dignity, compassion, and timely support when it’s needed most. |
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Our Sponsorship and Partnership Prospectus outlines various opportunities for organisations to engage with Harbour in meaningful ways. We believe in building lasting partnerships that offer mutual benefits. These benefits include recognition for our partners and educational opportunities that highlight the positive impact of their support.
By partnering with Harbour, organisations can play a vital role in helping us provide life-changing services such as emergency accommodation, trauma counselling, financial advice, and mobile outreach. We aim to create a community of support that empowers survivors and fosters resilience and recovery.
We invite businesses and organisations to explore our new prospectus and consider joining us in our mission. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and to download the Sponsorship and Partnership Prospectus, please click on the link below. |
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Partnership Spotlight & Contributions |
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Bunbury Running ClubVestrum Women’s Fun Run
Harbour Refuge & Support Services is delighted to highlight our ongoing partnership with the Bunbury Runners Club and the Vestrum Women’s Fun Run & Walk. We sincerely thank the organisers and sponsors who continue to make this wonderful event possible each year. We are incredibly grateful to be one of the long-standing beneficiaries and truly value the consistent support shown to our service. A special thank you also to the competitors and club members who generously contribute through their toiletry and essential items drive. The kindness and thoughtfulness shown is a powerful example of women supporting women during some of their most vulnerable times. The Vestrum Women’s Fun Run & Walk is dedicated to encouraging women and young girls to lead healthy, active lifestyles in a welcoming and supportive environment. It brings women together to connect, participate socially and achieve personal goals.
If you would like to participate or become involved in this event you can email or use the link brc6230wfr@gmail.com 2025 Vestrum Women’s Fun Run & Walk | Bunbury Runners Club Events and Races |
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Operation Sunshine WA
Operation Sunshine WA is a volunteer run charity helping women and children displaced by family and domestic violence and/or under the care of child protection services in Western Australia.
Many women and children are displaced in traumatic circumstances with no more than the clothes on their backs. They need our help to ensure they have the essential and comfort items needed to provide for their day to day needs and give them a sense of dignity in a time of crisis.
Sunshine Packs support children and young people entering out-of-home care or crisis accommodation across Western Australia. Each pack is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, preserve dignity, and sho
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If you would like to find out how you can partner with Harbour Refuge & Support Services, please contact us below: |
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Stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities at Harbour. Whether it's participating in fundraising events, volunteering your time and skills, or spreading awareness in your community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference. |
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16 Days of Activism25th November - 10th December |
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This year’s 16 Days of Activism was a busy and meaningful campaign for Harbour Refuge & Support Services. Like many not-for-profits, we operate with a small team, so the strong support from our community made a real difference. We were encouraged to see companies, workplaces, local gyms and community members giving their time, raising awareness, donating goods and standing in support of women and children impacted by domestic and family violence.
We also hosted a collaborative event to acknowledge our front-line workers and agencies or people who have been impacted by family domestic violence. This was the first one and we look forward to next year it was a morning reflection and a time to gather together. We collaborated with Milligan, South West Women’s Aboriginal Collective. Thanks to everyone that contributed and came on the day.
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| The Movement SouthwestOutdoor Workout Meelup (Awareness Campaign)
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Maree GouldenMindful Somatic Movement & Donation
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Zonta Bunbury & Bunbury HighschoolEssential Bathroom Gift Boxes & Donation |
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| Southern Ports Authority $2000 Donation to support Christmas Lunch & Hampers |
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| Forrest Products Commission Donation drive across all regional office’s essential toiletries
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South32 Worsley Alumina Toiletries, Gift Cards, Containers for change
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Collaboration EventMilligan, South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective & Harbour |
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Fundraising & Volunteering |
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South32 Worsley generously hosted a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Bunbury for us during the 16 Days of Activism. This was an incredible effort from the 16 volunteers and staff who helped on the day. Not only did they cook the sausages, but they also sponsored the goods with $1000 gift card needed for the event. With our small team at Harbour, this was a fantastic example of how community support can make a big difference. Together, we raised around $3,500. South32 Worsley also went above and beyond by running toiletries drive in the workplace and donating the proceeds from Containers for Change, showing their ongoing commitment to supporting women and children escaping domestic violence.
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Donations CornerSupport Our Mission, Change Lives |
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Your support enables us to provide vital services and resources to survivors of domestic violence. In this section, learn how you can contribute to our mission through financial donations, material donations, or by becoming a member of Harbour. Every donation, no matter how big or small, has the power to change lives and create a safer, more compassionate world for all. |
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| Monetary Donations
Many women arrive in our service with no time or opportunity to pack their belongings and have no access to funds. Your support enables us to provide essential items such as food, clothing, medicine, transport or school equipment until they are able organise their own funds. |
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| Material Donations
At Harbour we love to have donations of good quality clothing on hand for both Mums’ and children and we accept any of the following items; Non perishable food, Unopened toiletries, New underwear, Hair grooming products, School supplies and uniforms.
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| Donate your Services
Help us by donating your services such as yoga, exercise classes or teaching our clients a skill to help them in their journey towards being independent.
If you wish to offer volunteer services to our clients, contact us today. |
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Your Small Change Can Make a Difference |
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Did you know that every container you donate helps us support women and children affected by domestic and family violence. Simply use our member number C10674573 at any Containers for Change collection point.
Together, we can create a safer community. |
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Mindfulness & Wellness: Caring for Ourselves, Strengthening Our Community Mindfulness and wellness are not just individual practices — they play an important role in building strong, connected communities. When we take time to care for our own wellbeing, we are better able to support those around us with empathy, patience, and understanding. Simple strategies such as checking in with ourselves, taking regular breaks, staying connected with others, and asking for support when needed can help reduce stress and prevent burnout. These everyday acts of self-care create a ripple effect, supporting healthier relationships and safer communities. |
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