Short Back & Sidewalks

Happy New Year! Our team is back in the office and looking forward to another year of cutting hair and creating connections. As we kick off 2025, we're reflecting on one of our proudest moments in 2024.  Not only was our founder Craig named AHIA Vidal Sassoon Humanitarian of the Year, Comfortel generously donated $10,000 to help us get closer to our goal of providing 15,000 free haircuts by 2025. A huge thank you to Comfortel Furniture and Mocha Media for your support, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of incredible impact for the Short Back & Sidewalks team.

Thanks Mission Australia for inviting us to be part of the Christmas Lunch in the Park this year. Our fantastic volunteers loved being a part of it and bringing joy and positive connection to people on Christmas Day. Thankyou for making this event happen.

Since May, Annemarie and her amazing team at Ahead of Time Beauty have been volunteering with Short Back & Sidewalks and M25, making an incredible impact in the Kalgoorlie community.  We spoke to Annemarie who told us "It has been such a privilege to be a part of and build connection and confidence. Thank you for allowing us to share the love and enjoy some laughter, great conversations, and some fab hairstyles." We love having her team as part of the Short Back & Sidewalks family.  A big thanks to Annemarie and her team.

Looking for a unique and impactful gift this festive season? Why not gift a haircut to someone in need🎄 For just $25, you can provide someone experiencing homelessness or poverty with a fresh haircut and a positive connection, from the Short Back & Sidewalks team. Head to our website to share the gift of kindness this Christmas✂️ https://lnkd.in/grqDTpgu

We have officially launched Short Back & Sidewalks in Albany, and the response has been incredible! We’re so grateful to everyone who came by for a fresh cut, a chat, and to show their support. This community is something special, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it with three new services. Big thanks to our amazing volunteers and organisations that made it all happen.  Tony's Albany Classix Albany  Abi Louise Hair Albany Youth Support Association Anglicare WA Great Southern   The Salvation Army of Albany Department of Social Services (DSS)  If you’re keen to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re a haircutter or just passionate about giving back, head to our website to find out more.

16 Days in WA is an important awareness campaign running from 25 November to 10 December encouraging a change in attitudes and behaviours to stop violence against women. This year’s theme is Play Your Part. Family and domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women and children in Australia. Short Back & Sidewalks is playing our part by creating positive connections with those affected by family and domestic violence through our free haircutting services. Over the campaign period, we are running 8 services across the state where women and children will be present, including a special pamper day at the Stirling Women’s Refuge (Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing) and new service launches at Marnin Bowa Marnin Bowa Dumbara Derby Family Healing Centre and Albany Women's Refuge. We are proud to be playing our part. Learn more about this vital initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gkwJbh_j #16daysinWA

Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing individuals who donate their time and talent to make a difference to people experiencing homelessness. Our volunteers are the backbone of what we do- creating positive connections one haircut at a time. Want to join this incredible community? Become a volunteer today! #internationalvolunteerday

For over 6 years, Helen has been an integral part of the Short Back & Sidewalks team, sharing her time and talent to make a difference.  "We offer free haircuts with no judgement. We love making a difference and brightening someone’s day," Helen says. Helen has created countless positive connections through the power of a haircut. Thanks to volunteers like Helen, we can keep making an impact in the community for people experiencing homelessness. Want to join us? We’re always looking for volunteers—hairdressers, barbers, or anyone with a passion to give back. Head to our website to find out more https://lnkd.in/gz8pZhrC

Wanting to give back this Christmas? We’re looking for hairdressers, barbers, braiders and facilitators to join us at Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in the Park to help make a difference for those in the community doing it tough. 📅 When: Christmas Day, December 25, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🕒 Shifts: Two 2-hour shifts available: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and/or 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square (Eastern Oval / Bennett Street side) This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, connect with others, and make a real difference for families and individuals attending. If this sounds like you, please send us an email us at info@shortbackandsidewalks.com to register to volunteer.

Thanks Property Council WA for recognising the impact of this pilot project with our partners Hawaiian. This was a truly impactful program for people living below or close to the poverty line, and with over 3.32 million Australians living below the poverty line - including children 1 in 6, this is a much needed program.