Share the Dignity

Share the Dignity works to make a real, on-the-ground difference in the lives of women, girls and those who menstruate who are experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough. We distribute sanitary items to those in need and work to end period poverty here in Australia. When a woman is doing it tough, the last thing on her mind should be dealing with her period.

We are proud to partner with over 3,000 charities nationally, helping them to assist the women, girls and those who menstruate who desperately need access to period products. This is achieved through our Dignity Drives and Dignity Vending Machines. We also distribute the gift of a bag for those in need at Christmas time through our annual It’s in the Bag campaign.

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Share the Dignity was started in Brisbane when founder, Rochelle, read an article on how homeless women manage their period.

Rochelle decided to do something about it. Our first collection in March of 2015 saw her local community, friends, family and businesses come together, collecting over 500 period products. The team were thrilled, getting them out to some local great Brisbane charities that they knew women would benefit from.

Now seven years on, Share the Dignity has an army of over 5,500 volunteers and collected over 3 million packets of pads and tampons to give to those in need.