South West Aboriginal Women's Collective

15/11/2025

Thanks to Lisa Blankenaar for making us aware of this amazing project....sisters do you thang💟

Our hearts are warming at the thought of all the wonderful donations being taken to Bunnings stores this weekend 🩷

A friendly reminder to check our shopping list to make sure you have all the essentials, and no prohibited items! 🙏

P.S. Text to small on the image? Download it here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag

13/11/2025

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our sisters who came together to support one of our own during this heartbreaking time.

Because of your generosity, over $800 was raised for the funeral fundraiser. 💛

The SWAWC Sisters are deeply grateful to be part of such a strong and loving community. Every contribution — big or small — made a difference. From the beautiful items donated, to the sisters who couldn’t drop anything off but sent cash so we could purchase products for the hamper… your kindness has wrapped this family in so much love.

To all of the deadly women who collaborated across our groups, who showed up, donated, organised, and stood together — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support is felt and appreciated more than words can say.

This is who we are when we stand in community. 💛🖤❤️

💌SWAWC Planning Committee
💌 Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
💌 Milligan.
💌 B2R property clean up
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💌 Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and
💌 .beardman celebrant

10/11/2025

Kaya Sisters 💙💙💙

If all donations for Hamper Fundraiser can be dropped of to Milligan by 3pm Wednesday

Please message Michelle for bank details for cash contributions…💙💙💙

💛 Calling on Our SWAWC Sisterhood and Supporters 💛

As many of you know, our South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective is coming together to support the family of one of our dear members who tragically passed in October.

We are putting together a fundraising hamper and contributing to food platters for the Wake to show our love, respect, and solidarity with her family during this time of Sorry Business.

🧺 Raffle Hamper Donations

We are seeking practical items that can help ease the burden for the family during this difficult time.

Suggested items include:

Non-perishable foods (pasta, rice, tinned soups, baked beans, tea, coffee, sugar, bikkies, jam, honey, vegemite )

Household essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning wipes, dishwashing liquid)

Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser )

Fresh fruit, bread, long-life milk, biscuits, or treats

Gift cards (Coles, Woolworths, fuel, or Kmart vouchers are always appreciated)

Cash Donation - (SWAWC will shop for items) - contact South West Women's Health and Information Centre on 08 9791 3350 for bank details.

🍲 Wake Contributions

We are also seeking volunteers who can contribute a dish to share at the wake.

Suggested dishes include:

Casseroles, curries, or pasta bakes

Sandwiches, wraps, or salads

Platters (fruit, cheese, dips, or sandwiches)

Scones, muffins, or slices

Cold drinks or bottled water

Cash Donation - (SWAWC Planning Committee Members will shop and cook for you) - contact South West Women's Health and Information Centre on 08 9791 3350 for bank details.

If you are able to help, please comment below or message us so we can coordinate drop-off times and locations. Including Manjimup, Collie, Busselton, Harvey, Capel and Donnybrook.

Let’s come together as we always do — with love, care, and community spirit — to honour our sister’s memory and hold up her family in this time of deep loss.

With gratitude,

The South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective
💛 Standing strong together in times of loss and love.

03/11/2025

💛 Calling on Our SWAWC Sisterhood and Supporters 💛

As many of you know, our South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective is coming together to support the family of one of our dear members who tragically passed in October.

We are putting together a fundraising hamper and contributing to food platters for the Wake to show our love, respect, and solidarity with her family during this time of Sorry Business.

🧺 Raffle Hamper Donations

We are seeking practical items that can help ease the burden for the family during this difficult time.

Suggested items include:

Non-perishable foods (pasta, rice, tinned soups, baked beans, tea, coffee, sugar, bikkies, jam, honey, vegemite )

Household essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning wipes, dishwashing liquid)

Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser )

Fresh fruit, bread, long-life milk, biscuits, or treats

Gift cards (Coles, Woolworths, fuel, or Kmart vouchers are always appreciated)

Cash Donation - (SWAWC will shop for items) - contact South West Women's Health and Information Centre on 08 9791 3350 for bank details.

🍲 Wake Contributions

We are also seeking volunteers who can contribute a dish to share at the wake.

Suggested dishes include:

Casseroles, curries, or pasta bakes

Sandwiches, wraps, or salads

Platters (fruit, cheese, dips, or sandwiches)

Scones, muffins, or slices

Cold drinks or bottled water

Cash Donation - (SWAWC Planning Committee Members will shop and cook for you) - contact South West Women's Health and Information Centre on 08 9791 3350 for bank details.

If you are able to help, please comment below or message us so we can coordinate drop-off times and locations. Including Manjimup, Collie, Busselton, Harvey, Capel and Donnybrook.

Let’s come together as we always do — with love, care, and community spirit — to honour our sister’s memory and hold up her family in this time of deep loss.

With gratitude,

The South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective
💛 Standing strong together in times of loss and love.

01/11/2025

🌱 Our friends at Seed are hosting Boorloo Climate Justice Summit – a gathering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to build culture, skills, and climate action.

If any of our South West Aboriginal Women's Collective would like to go as a group, please reach out to us on swawc6230@gmail.com

Details
📍 Location: Dwellingup, WA
📅 Dates: 27/11/2025 - 01/12/205
🛖 Accommodation and catering provided
✈️ Travel support available

If you know a young person aged 15 - 35(ish) who’d love this opportunity, please encourage them to register.

🌱 More info + register here: https://seedmob.typeform.com/2025summit
🌱 Nominate a young leader here: https://seedmob.typeform.com/cjsnoms

Find out more here: https://www.seedmob.org.au/2025-climate-justice-summits

31/10/2025

Our sisters from the Nyiyaparli Women's Collective are selling their emu muscle rub...get in quick!! Put your order through here 💙💙💙https://nyiyaparliwomenscollective.com.au/emu-oil/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNxNdFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFua0VLODloZHY1endLUXNYAR4_zqruHGl2yH99klR7x2q0BqFfvxTvIC6X5W7OtnfNsDr_kphNVsSvlQ3ttQ_aem_jl1Tzs4sHz3_Wp13tvkRtA

This will be our last batch for the year of this item, Emu Oil Miscle Rub.

We are working on a NEW product.
HINT: Bubbles.

*These are handmade by us.
* We use natural & local ingredients where possible.
* Funds from these items help us with food for the women & families & bills for the office/hub.

Thank you for your support.

31/10/2025

Everyone welcome 💜💚🤍

🌸 It’s almost PPEP Talk® time! 🌸

If you’ve been meaning to learn more about period pain, pelvic pain or endometriosis, this friendly, evidence-based session is your chance.
The Pelvic Pain Foundation is unpacking the why behind pain, share practical ways to manage symptoms, and explore how to better support friends, teens, or clients who live with it.

🗓 Tuesday 4 November | 5–6 pm
🥗 Nibbles from 4:30 pm
📍 South West Women’s Health, 19 Fielder St (South Bunbury) – parking on Plaza St
💰 Free | Everyone welcome

✨ There are still a few spots left — register now to join us!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/xEqRAPqPs4
or call (08) 9791 3350 💕

30/10/2025

What an epic event. Well done to the team who pulled it together, we know the hard work and tireless effort that goes into creating an event like this… well done Moort…you continue to shine even on cloudy days ☀️☀️☀️

24/10/2025

We did it!!! We won at tonight’s Alike WA Brighter Together Gala in Perth at Pan Pacific Perth for our Grounded Women’s Program on Friday, supported by the amazing South West Women's Health and Information Centre and Milligan. Bring amazing women together and amazing things happen - like the West Aboriginal Women’s Collective. We are super proud- looking forward to celebrating with you all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

22/10/2025

Anyone in Busselton who can lend an electric blanked or oil heater for a couple weeks, we have a family staying at caravan park in camper trailer. Please message Michelle on 0429980264.