Hi everyone! My name is Penelope, but everyone knows me as Penny. I am a dedicated single Mum to my two gorgeous kids and also a disability support worker.

Recently I was the target of malicious fire bomb attacks on my vehicle. The attacker didn't get the firebomb through the car window during the first attack and instead set my carport on fire. When I went outside to try and put the fire out, the spray paint cans I had near the vehicle exploded in my face. As a result of the explosion I've ended up with burns to 25% of my body including my face, neck, chest and arms. I required a 4.5hr surgery for skin grafts and required a blood transfusion. I spent 17 days in the Fiona Stanley Hospital burns unit in Perth.

To add insult to injury, while I was in hospital the attackers returned to finish the job. This time successfully burning out my vehicle leaving it as a total write off. This was while my 16 year old daughter was at home by herself. If my dog hadn't woken her up it could have been a lot worse.

Due to the extent of my burns I am not allowed to work for at least the next 6 weeks. I'll be required to wear compression garments for the next year to help with the scarring, but despite the garments I will be still be scarred for life.

I am originally from NZ but have called Australia home for almost 15 years. Unfortunately, being a Kiwi means the Australian Government has very few financial supports available to me. I have been granted a temporary benefit but it does not cover my rent, let alone any other monthly expenses.

I'm trying to raise funds to help me pay my rent and utilities and keep food on the table for my kids until I can get back to work. The funds will also go towards transport costs as I am driving the 100km+ round trip to Fiona Stanley Hospital twice a week for dressing changes and physio.

I'm just a Mum who's trying her best to keep going for her kids. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you everyone ❤️