Today, we’re shining light on World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day.
The latest Census data highlights the economic and social disadvantages affecting women at different life stages, and we see it every day at Dress for Success:
🧠 More than 1 in 10 Australians between the age of 15 and 54 reported suffering a long-term mental health condition (including depression or anxiety)
❤️🩹 More than 1 in 5 females between the age of 15 and 44 report suffering from one or more long-term health conditions
🚺 Today, there are over 20,000 homeless Australians aged 55 or over and women are massively over-represented within this population
Harrowing as they may be, these stats fuel us to support more women into work, financial security and well-being ♥️
25th-anniversary celebrations continue for Dress for Success Worldwide with DFS Global Ambassador Scarlett Johansson speaking about our life-changing work on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
Former Client Star shares how Dress For Success helped her become financially stable after losing her home daycare business in Hurricane Sandy.
Star is now in the process of opening her own salon and pledges to donate 5% of her proceeds to Dress for Success.
📣 Announcing our October Clothing Drive!
Ella Haddad MP has been a supporter of Dress for Success since day 1 and we’re thrilled she’s offered her office in the city as a drop off location!
This month we are in particular need of women’s clothing size 18-28.
We’re also in desperate need for clothing suitable for 18-25 year olds and BLAZERS! All sizes, shapes and colors!
All items must be in excellent or brand new condition, freshly washed and stored in a reusable bag – not black plastic!
Donations can be dropped to 184 Collins Street Hobart between 10am and 4pm until Friday 28 October!
#clothingdrive #prelovedfashion #donatenow #dressforsuccess
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