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Frequently Asked Questions
With so many initiatives in one place, there are bound to be questions.
We are here to help!
How are the different
organisations funded?
For the first four years, Elise worked everyday, living on a basic Centrelink pension, using personal loans to focus on the growth of the mission without profit.
In 2024, after operating for 2 years as a small family business, Elise and Braden chose to expand Here's to Strength into two separate organisations, Here's to Strength Community Wellness Collaborative operating as a Not for Profit and the Here's to Strength Self Care Directory, focusing on different directives with a mutual mission to bridge the gap of access to self care.
Both have been privately funded and built by volunteered hours.
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Moving forward, all not for profit activities conducted by the Here's to Strength Community Wellness Collaborative may be eligible for grants that directly support the community.
The Here's to Strength Self Care Directory will remain privately owned and operated.
Why are there multiple organisations built by Here's to Strength?
With so many goals to achieve, sometimes it's best to focus efforts with a streamlined approach.
After careful consideration of what Here's to Strength was, Elise felt wholeheartedly it was more than just one thing, especially with her one stop approach to self care combining so many different types of self care in one place.
With too many objectives to achieve under one model of support, it was clear different tasks were at hand.
So together with her partner Braden in conjunction with five other board members developing the not for profit, they created the extensive concept that it is today working in partnership with one another.
The Here's to Strength Self Care Directory also donated $10 from every listing fee to the Here's to Strength Community Support Fund that is run by the not for profit that provides financial hardship support to its community.
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How can I help?
Can I donate or volunteer?
As we are working to support individuals through their most vulnerable moments, we are often asked how the community can help.
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With costs rising to keep the doors open, we sincerely appreciate any donations towards our not for profit cause.
All donations received through our donate function on this website goes directly to support the Here's to Strength Community Wellness Collaborative which operates our Commmunity Wellness Hub and Community Support Fund.
No donated proceeds from this website are allocated to the Here's to Strength Self Care Directory.
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Other ways of supporting our cause include collecting food and hygiene items for our community pantry in Aldinga.
Together we can make a real difference.
How do I access financial hardship support through the Here's to Strength Community Support Fund?
Eligible individuals are able to access approved self care services through the use of the HTOS fund by approval of the service provider directly or through GP referral assessment.
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Individuals may receive up to three partially or fully subsidised appointments per calendar year.
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For more information on the process or eligibility criteria click here.
How can I add my services to the Here's to Strength
Self Care Directory?
Listing your independent services and promoting your groups, classes and events is incredibly easy through the use of our Here's to Strength member portal.
To view our pricing plans and select the yearly package that works for you or if you are looking to rent a room as well, check out our pricing structures here.
How can I provide feedback about an independent service provider listed on the Self Care Directory?
We take our role in bridging the gap of access very seriously, this is why our doors are open for any feedback good or bad that you would like to share.
As human beings, there is an element of complexity when it comes to providing a service that works for all. Please know that we welcome healthy discussions about our initiatives and are open to hearing where we can improve and would love to know where we are doing well.
Please contact us directly.
What amenities are available at the Here's to Strength Community Wellness Hub?
Wheelchair accessible toilets
Disability parking
Four consulting rooms
One group workshop space
Retail store
All day cafe
Plants
Child friendly backyard
Animal Therapy zone
Sensory Sensitive - Feel safe to ask us to turn the music down if you need
How do I know if there is any food left in the community pantry?
Our community pantry is open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm. Our special deliveries from various local businesses arrive in the morning around 10am. On Thursdays we receive bread from Home Grain Bakery, on Fridays we receive bread and some* produce from Coles and on Saturdays and Sundays we receive grocery items from Aldi. If you are visiting the day after a public holiday, there will likely be no delivery.
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You are welcome to call the team on 08 7561 3500 to check levels of food before driving down, however we do ask that you respect how busy our team are and encourage you to visit the hub to see what is available. No guarantees can be made as the food is donated to us and we do not have control of what we may or may not receive.
Do you cater to dietary
requirements in the cafe?
As we are holding space for all types of individuals with different dietary requirements, we have ensured we can provide quality, locally sourced ingredients that suit everyone.
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Whether you need gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan or absolutely love your meat we have something for everyone to fulfil that feel good feeling that great food can bring.
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We have also ensured our menu is stocked with only the best quality food sourced from local businesses with your health in mind.
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From organic ceremonial cacao to gut healing booster shots, mushroom mixers, and gluten free rainbow cupcakes, we have something for everyone.
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View our menu here.
Still have questions?
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