The theme for Homelessness Week 2026 is “Homelessness Action Now".
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 (Monday 3 - Sunday 9 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 | Penrose Promenade Community Centre |
| Quantin Binnah Community Centre | Point Cook Community Learning Centre |
| Saltwater Community Centre | Saltwater Community Centre |
| The Grange Community Centre | Tarneit Community Learning Centre |
| Wyndham Park Community Centre | Truganina Community Centre |
| Wyndham Community Education Centre | Hoppers Crossing Library |
| Werribee Library | Youth Services Hoppers Crossing |
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 1 June to 31 July at your local Community Centre and Library.
Contact
Misty Palmer
Dianella Community Centre
8742 8300 or email dianellacc@wyndham.vic.gov.au
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