!!Update: Thanks to my Aunty I have temporary accommodation for roughly two to three weeks in my tent in her backyard. Thanks to our Super Supporters so far Zoe and Cairo! Amy! and Jodie! With what you've provided we've been able to move that bar out of the 1% and you've given us four, hope and not only that a starting Bank to help us secure a van to help us achieve the dream of living, travelling working more efficiently safely and comfortably. We appreciate you all and my personal # is 0411827076 if you ever need a chat or a helping hand. Also if you have a choice of how your funding is spent, in what category the money will directly go to, please specify in a note along with the donation so I can provide proof and receipt to all that donate to help garner the utmost trust in an attempt to provide full transparency, Kia Kaha Kia Nui! -Dagga.

Hi, my name is Blade,

Right now three friends and a dog are living in tents in Western Australia while temperatures are reaching 40°C and above.

The past year has been incredibly difficult, and things have unfolded in ways I never expected.

Around six months ago my car was stolen, which immediately made life much harder because I lost my only reliable transport. Shortly after that I experienced a series of housing issues and was made homeless twice within two weeks. During one of those situations I lost the rent money I had paid for a place I was meant to stay.

For about two months I was living in the bush in a tent, doing my best to get by and keep moving forward.

During that time the stress and instability eventually caught up with me and I experienced a mental health crisis, which led to me being admitted to the mental health ward at St John of God Midland Public Hospital for around three months.

After leaving hospital I stayed with my parents for a while and managed to get a job, which felt like a real step toward rebuilding my life again.

Unfortunately that job situation also broke down suddenly, and I found myself without work and without a place to stay again. Within a very short time I was back in an unstable situation and trying to figure out my next step.

Right now two friends of mine are homeless and I am temporarily in my aunties backyard in a tent. My aunty whom has Multiple Sclerosis is on constant infusions and medicine, so I need to make it temporary as she of all people deserve to have her own space and also the landlord's won't allow for I to be here permanently. We are supporting each other and doing what we can to get back on our feet. They also have a dog with them who depends on then and means the world to us.

We’re currently living in tents and trying to survive the extreme heat while working out a way forward.

What we're trying to do to rebuild:

We don’t want to stay stuck in this situation.

We’ve started offering services through Airtasker doing jobs like:

• Cleaning

• Gardening

• Removals and lifting work

• General labour

• Odd jobs where tools and materials are provided

We’re ready and willing to work, but the biggest obstacle right now is transport.

Without a vehicle it’s extremely difficult to get to jobs consistently or travel to where work is available.

Why a van would change everything:

Our goal is to raise enough to purchase a reliable used van.

A van would give us:

• Shelter from extreme heat and weather

• A safe place to sleep

• Transport to Airtasker jobs and other work

• A way to keep ourselves and our dog safe

It wouldn’t be luxury — just a basic vehicle that can help us stabilise our lives and work again.

Where the funds will go:

Our goal is $8,000, which would help cover:

Used van – $5,500

Registration & insurance – $900

Basic bed/storage setup – $400

Fuel & emergency costs while finding work – $1,200

Any extra funds would go toward food, bills, and helping us get stable again.

Why we’re asking for help:

Living in tents in 40°C heat is exhausting and dangerous, but we’re doing our best to stay positive and keep moving forward.

We truly believe that if we can secure one reliable vehicle, we can start turning things around by getting to work and having a safe place to sleep.

If you’re able to donate or even just share this campaign, it could make a real difference for us.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story.

— Blade