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Beneficiaries
Freo Street Doctor
Provides non-judgemental, accessible, culturally safe, free,
high-quality health care for homeless, at risk and marginalised people in the greater Fremantle region. Freo Street
Doctor fills a vital gap, supporting the health needs of the
most vulnerable people in our community. This iconic mobile
service delivers more than 3000 consultations per year in
street-side locations, making health care available and readily
accessible to all who need it. Proceeds from the auction have
supported Freo Street Doctor clinics to continue without
interruption during the COVID environment, and to start
another new clinic, providing even more medical care to
those in need. During the COVID period, the number of people
requiring our, and your, support increased substantially.
(St Pat’s) is a not-for-profit organisation providing
community housing and specialist services for people facing
homelessness and has been working side-by-side with
vulnerable people in the south metropolitan region of Perth
for 50 years. Its mission is to lead bold action in our
community with the ultimate goal to end chronic
homelessness. St Pat’s is also the home-base for The
Starlight Hotel Choir, performing on the night of the
auction, is so named to reflect the night view of people
sleeping rough. Membership is open to anyone in the
community who enjoys the sense of community and social
inclusion that singing in a choir brings, and some members
may be people who have lived experience of homelessness
or are at risk of homelessness.
St Patrick’s
Community
Support Centre
About the organisers
Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organisation for women who seek to improve the lives of
women and girls. Founded in 1921 in California, its members are committed to
supporting local, national and international communities. Globally, Soroptimist International is represented
at various committees reporting to the United Nations and presents a statement each year to the Council
on the Status of Women. The word Soroptimist is derived from the Latin word soror, meaning sister and
optima meaning best, meaning women at their best helping others to be their best. Since 2010 Soroptimist
International of Fremantle has focused on improving the lives of women and children who are homeless or
at risk of homelessness. Its major source of funds is through the Help the Homeless Fine Art Auction.
