We’re proud to do this through a range of initiatives that all make a positive impact on the world. By supporting local and international programmes and people, we can make a real difference to those in need.
“Kindness is always fashionable, and always welcome.”
— Amelia Barr. Novelist + Teacher.
We believe strongly in giving back to the community.
Re Forest Now We partner with ReForest Now to help restore some of the world's most significant rainforest ecosystems.
Koala Conservation Australia We’ve partnered with Koala Conservation Australia to provide lifelong care for rescued koalas at the Hospital.
At Koala Conservation Australia, their goal with all koalas they rescue is to treat, rehabilitate, and release them back into the wild. However, in some cases, a rescued koala may be unable to return safely to the wild. Some of these koalas become permanent ‘residents’ of their Hospital, where, with our support, we provide them with a lifetime of compassionate care.
We’re proud to adopt our first Koala, Ocean Drive Nero, who came to the hospital after being found in an incredibly dangerous spot on one of New South Wale’s busiest roads. After months of observation, it was determined that release back to the wild would be very risky for Ocean Drive Nero.
He is now in permanent care at the Koala Conservation Wild Breeding Facility and Visitor Centre!
SecondBite We partner with SecondBite to end waste and hunger.
Ending waste. Ending hunger. Let’s make a positive impact on our community.
SecondBite rescues surplus fresh food and pantry staples from retailers, manufacturers and farmers and redistributes it to those in need. They aim to fight hunger and reduce food waste, creating a more sustainable and equitable society. Join them in transforming lives through food. Together, every bite counts.
As an Australian-owned and family-operated business for more than 50 years, we value these partnerships which allow us to support local communities. Working with SecondBite we hope to continue making a valuable contribution to end hunger and give to people in need for years to come.
Rotary Partnering with Rotary Australia + Rotary International to solve real problems for lasting change.
Working closely with the Donations In Kind Programme, dollar curtains + blinds has donated fabrics that have been distributed to people in need in countries including East Timor and North Cambodia. The fabrics are made into practical items such as clothing, rice carry bags and sanitary products.
A comprehensive programme featured in Siem Reap in North Cambodia through Rotary International, Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) and Days For Girls. Days For Girls is an organisation that focuses on mobilising girls and women through changing the status quo with quality care solutions, health education and income-generated opportunities.
The colourful and informative Days For Girls kits are distributed to students and include long-lasting, easy-to-care health and hygiene items. In conjunction with these kits, an educational session on health and safety is delivered that includes topics such as self-defence. The intention is that the assistance and knowledge accompanying this programme will inform the students all their lives.
“Our on-going projects with dollar curtains + blinds have been very successful in many countries for Rotary. The Curtain materials have been valuable for the making of many material products such as clothing or all-weather window cover protection. ”
— Tim Hewitt – Rotarian. Rotary Club of Lilydale.
Building Angels Building Strength, Stability + Independence Through Housing.
Building Angels provides support to those experiencing financial hardship due to misadventure and climate events, and is committed to supporting fire-affected communities.
Through their Building Back Better initiative, we are their preferred window furnishings supplier. In addition, our work supports those in need in bushfire-affected communities with the installation of our indoor and outdoor window coverings.
The dollar curtains + blinds range includes Rollashield Sentry Bushfire Protective Roller Shutters which are CSIRO certified under severe bushfire simulated conditions and proven to be able to withstand a maximum radiant heat exposure of 40 kW/m2 after 60 minutes. As no ignition or flaming was observed throughout the testing, the Sentry Roller Shutter has received a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) of 40.
