Pensioner Raelene Cowan has little money left over after buying food and paying the bills. But she still treats herself to a new outfit, with the help of Thread Together, a program that's saving unwanted clothing destined for landfill.
Pensioner Raelene Cowan visits the Thread Together hub service in Mirrabooka, in Perth's north-east, to pick out new clothing.Her income is being stretched thin, leaving little room for anything but the basics.She budgets meticulously and seeks out discounts, which helps her manage her money.
" time everything comes out, like electricity, gas, rent and food there's not much left," she said.Raelene's support coordinators referred her to the Thread Together program, which saves new clothing destined for landfill and gives it to those in need."I don't ever buy a full outfit, it's just too expensive," she said.
"It's incredible to see people try on clothes on the spot, sometimes excitedly swapping out what they're wearing for something new," she said.
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