FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
What
can
I
donate?
underwear
sock
undies
bras
jocks
beanies
gloves
blankets
toiletries
shampoo & conditioner
body wash
toothbrushes & toothpaste
floss & mouthwash
deodorant (roll on preferred)
tissues & facial wipes
sunscreen & insect repellent
lotions & toiletry bags
makeup & nail care
sanitary items
pads
tampons
liners
Do you take clothing or furniture?
no we don't
There are a number of great organisations around Perth who already do this.
We recommend the following groups:
furniture
where do the donations go?
excellent question
Your donations go to organisations who deal directly with people in need. We work with a number of refuges, drop in centres and outreach services to make sure your donations get to where are needed.
Can i organise a collection with my family, friends or
colleagues?
absolutely
We love it when groups get together to generate a collection of donations.
Contact Us to arrange a collection box.
Do the items really need to be new?
Definitely
There are not too many things that we are adamant about at TEC but this really is important to us.
We view your donations as gifts to those in need.
why?
Recipients are often experiencing homelessness or fleeing dangerous situations, and do not have many of their own items.
Giving the gift of new items to people as they arrive in crisis and temporary accommodation is something we believe that will empower the individuals.
still a no
We often have people say "I've only used it once, it seems like such a waste to throw it away".
We suggest asking a friend or family member if they would like to try the item.
do you accept menstrual cups?
no we don't
The care instructions for menstrual cups are just not conducive to women in need. They are required to be washed every day and sterilised at the end of each cycle.
Many of the women we service do not have access to adequate facilities to ensure that they can safely use the cups.
What about other reusable menstrual items?
still a no
It comes back to the access to adequate facilities to wash and care for these items.
At TEC, we are aware of the environmental impact of single use items which is why we reuse, reduce and recycle as much as possible when sorting and distributing your donations.