For the eighth consecutive year, Mandurah’s 97.3 Coast FM and 91.7 The Wave have teamed up with West-Aus Crisis and Welfare Services for their annual Winter Appeal supporting Homelessness Awareness Day 2025.

“The cost-of-living crisis has put pressure on our community, many are doing it tough… so we urged those who could, to chip in and help us out,” said Content Director John De Bellis.

“We encouraged our listeners to drop off new and good-quality sleeping bags, warm winter clothing, tents, torches, shoes and non-perishable food at the station. In total we filled our van eight times over with quality goods. West-Aus Crisis and Welfare Services distributed the donations to those in need during the Homelessness Awareness Day event, held on Thursday, 7th August at the Mandurah Foreshore.”

97.3 Coast FM also did a broadcast from the foreshore, helping to raise awareness.

“It never ceases to amaze what a caring community we live in, our listeners have always given generously, and we’re humbled that once again they made such a positive impact for those doing it tough,” said De Bellis.

“It’s what community is all about, and we are proud that we are part of such a great initiative.”