Charity seeking professional clothing donations to help women obtain economic independence

Local charity organisation, Dress for Success Perth is calling on Murdoch staff to consider donating any gently used, nearly-new professional female attire no longer in use. The organisation supports women to enter or return to the workplace. All donations accepted by the Careers and Employability team (level 3 in the Library near The Launchpad) up until Tuesday 26 March. There is a donation box in the Careers and Employability office.

The Careers and Employability team jointly with Access Programs staff will be volunteering their time to deliver a half day program on “Managing your Career in a Changing World – creating opportunity through networks and education” at Dress for Success Perth on Wednesday 27 March at their Subiaco premises. 

Dress for Success Perth is a not-for-profit organisation and part of a global network that aims to empower women to obtain economic independence through gainful employment. They provide:

• Work appropriate clothing
• Job support assistance / mentoring
• Career workshops

Dress for Success Perth is also calling on Murdoch staff to consider donating any gently used, nearly-new professional female attire. Professional apparel (including handbags and shoes) could furnish another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace and find a job that could change her life.
Dress for Success Perth request all donated items be washed/ironed or drycleaned and no older than 5 years old – items will be will be delivered on the day of the workshop. See attached brochure for more information on donations sought. All donations will be accepted by the Careers and Employability team (level 3 in the Library near The Launchpad) up until Tuesday 26 March.  There is a donation box in the Careers and Employability office.
If you would like to know more about Dress for Success Perth, hear Judith’s story (a local Dress for Success client) in this 2 minute video: http://bit.ly/DFSPerthVid.
Any questions about our volunteering initiative or donations, please contact the Careers and Employability team and feel free to spread the word!