01/10/2026
A little bit proud to see the Ruffy Swags program on the front page of today’s Border Mail!
I feel incredibly fortunate to be a mentor for this program, working alongside the participants at Beechworth Correctional Centre to create Ruffy Swags for people experiencing homelessness.
What started as a sewing project has become so much more - building skills, confidence and purpose, while creating something that can genuinely help someone in our community.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this program to life, and to The Border Mail for shining a light on the wonderful work being done.
The Ruffy Swags program relies on funding and community support to continue. If you or your business would like to donate or help support the program, please reach out - we would love to hear from you.
Every contribution helps us continue creating swags, building valuable skills and supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Helping really is the fabric of society.