2026 Homelessness Week

2026 Homelessness Week

Join our Community Centres to help those doing it tough.

Did you know that on any given night over 123,000 people across Australia are experiencing homelessness?

In the lead up to this year’s Homelessness Week (4 - 10 August), our Community Centres and Libraries across Wyndham are coordinating an annual Donation Drive from June to August to collect long-life food and personal care items for those in need.

These items will be turned into dignity packs at a special Dignity Packing Event during Homelessness Week at one of the below centres and libraries:

Arndell Park Community Centre Dianella Community Centre
Featherbrook Community Centre Jamieson way Community Centre
Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Network West
Penrose Promenade Community Centre Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Quantin Binnah Community Centre Saltwater Community Centre
Saltwater Community Centre Tarneit Community Learning Centre
The Grange Community Centre Truganina Community Centre
Wyndham Community Education Centre Wyndham Park Community Centre
Werribee Library Hoppers Crossing Plaza Library

The packs will provide short-term emergency relief to those in our community experiencing hardship.

Wyndham Donation Drive

Help make a difference. The items below can be donated and will be distributed locally in emergency relief dignity packs. 

Items can include: 

  • Personal care items and toiletries such as toothbrushes, moisturiser, soap and sanitary items
  • Blankets, new socks and underwear
  • Long life food, canned food, dry goods

Collecting donations from June to 4 August at your local Community Centre and Library. 

Help us pack Dignity Packs 

Can you volunteer your time? Help us pack donated items into dignity packs to support community members in need. This event will include guest speakers from local service providers, with the chance to hear firsthand about local community needs and challenges. 

Dianella Community Centre, Tarneit 
Wednesday 5 August 2026
10.30am – 12.30pm
Morning tea provided. Registration required

Where to get support

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship or is at risk of homelessness, there are support services available to assist you. Find out more about these services and how to contact them on our Support Services information page.

Wyndham Council has a dedicated team who can help you find and connect with local service options. If you need support, but are unsure of where to start, email us at communityconnector@wyndham.vic.gov.au, complete the online enquiry form here, or call Wyndham Council on (03) 8734 4514 and ask to speak to the Community