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The Dame

THE DAME PROGRAM

Work Skills & Community Connection

The Dame Social Enterprise is a community-integrated and connected popup retail store located in Alexandra, and operated by Menzies Support Services.

The Dame philosophy is promoting inclusiveness and support for persons with disabilities and those who require a safe environment to regain self-confidence, self esteem and the necessary work skills to re-enter the workforce after disconnection, whilst reducing stigma and creating positive relationships within the community.

Visit The Dame at 88A Grant Street Alexandra.

Menzies Support Services phone: 5772 1888

Early in 2024, Menzies partnered with Foundation Murrindindi to bolster the delivery of responsive and effective support programs in our community, and The Dame was born.

Through The Dame program, Menzies supports NDIS participants, return to work placements and trainees through our partnerships, providing them with meaningful and engaging connection with the community whilst gaining life and pre-work skills within a safe and supportive retail environment.

The name ‘The Dame’ maintains the connection with Dame Pattie Menzies who was born in Alexandra, lobbied, campaigned and became the patron of Dame Pattie Menzies Centre in 1980 after the purchase of "The Mount".

Participate in the Dame Program

Please contact us to express your interest in participating in The Dame program.

Make a donation to The Dame Social Enterprose

We welcome donations from the community to support The Dame program:

  • clothing for adults, children and teens
  • new and used items in great condition
  • vintage and retro clothing and accessories
  • designer labels and brands
  • jewellery, accessories and footwear
  • small home decor items

Items can be donated at the Menzies office in Nihil Street, or we can arrange collection from your home or business.

                               

The Dame is operated by Menzies Support Services, with the support of Foundation Murrindindi and Murrindindi Shire Council.

Our programs and events are held on the lands of the Taungurung people and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We would also like to pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

We acknowledge that we are on Taungurung Country. We hereby express our respect for the Taungurung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are based. We pay our respects to their leaders and Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold forever the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of all Taungurung people. We express our gratitude for the sharing of this land.

Menzies Support Services is committed to safe and inclusive places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities.

Menzies Support Services is committed to safe and inclusive places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities.

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Phone us:

03 5772 1888

ABN: 51 724 115 911. Dame Pattie Menzies Centre Inc. is a registered charity with the ACNC. Incorporation number: A0008477W.

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