WAssup Community Services

Grassroots practical help across Western Australia

WAssup Community Services

Community looks after community.

WAssup is a grassroots Western Australian initiative turning 10-cent containers, donations and goodwill into practical help.

WAssup's current focus is the WAssup 108 Speakers Program — placing portable speaker-and-microphone kits where young people can connect, create and be heard.

The WAssup 108 Speakers Program

108 speakers. 108 locations. One loud idea.

The WAssup 108 Speakers Program will place 108 JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus speakers, each with two wireless microphones, with carefully selected youth and community organisations.

From remote communities to cities across WA, these kits can support youth drop-ins, workshops on Country, cultural activities, karaoke nights, performances, school-holiday programs and community events.

The test is simple: every speaker must be used, cared for and shared — not left sitting in a cupboard.

  • 46 Confirmed WA locations
  • 62 Locations still to confirm
  • 2 purchased 2 of 108 official kits purchased — 106 to go
  • 1 delivered 1 of 108 official kits delivered — 107 to go

Figures current 10 September 2026. Total program income is $880.59, including $0.07 bank interest. $878.04 has been applied to two official kits and $0.80 paid in bank fees, leaving $1.75 available for Speaker #3. A further $420.27 is needed to reach the current $422.02 base price, excluding delivery. Speaker #2 is going to Freedom Centre in Leederville.

WAssup announcement that Speaker number two is going to Freedom Centre in Leederville, a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth
Speaker #2 recipient announcement, 10 September 2026.

The second official recipient

Speaker #2 is going to Freedom Centre.

Freedom Centre in Leederville provides a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people and has formally accepted the second official WAssup kit.

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus and its two wireless microphones were purchased for $422.02 including GST, with no freight charge. The kit can support social activities, creative programs, karaoke and events. Handover is still to come.

The proof of concept

Three communities proved the idea.

Before the WAssup 108 Speakers Program officially began, three JBL speaker-and-microphone kits were delivered to community organisations.

Denmark

Denmark Community Resource Centre

Fitzroy Crossing

Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation

Northam

Avon Community Services

These three earlier donations proved the concept: put useful equipment in the hands of organisations already doing the work, and it gets used.

They are proudly recognised as the inspiration for the program, but they are not counted in the official 108 tally.

Now the 108 begins.

Practical, portable and ready to use

Why a speaker?

Music creates energy, connection and belonging. A microphone gives young people the chance to speak, perform, lead and be heard.

One portable kit can be used across dozens of activities. It can become the soundtrack for a youth drop-in, the microphone at a workshop, the music at a community celebration or the equipment that helps a young performer find their confidence.

It is practical, portable and ready to use.

Because every young person deserves to be heard.

Ready and waiting

Communities are already saying yes.

WAssup now has 46 confirmed WA locations, represented by Aboriginal corporations, community resource centres, youth services, schools and grassroots organisations.

They stretch from the Kimberley and Pilbara to the Goldfields, Wheatbelt, Great Southern, South West and metropolitan Perth.

Two official kits have been purchased and one delivered. 62 locations remain to be confirmed, and fundraising for Speaker #3 is underway.

Ten cents can make some noise

Turn your 10c containers into sound.

Your empty drink containers can help fund Speaker #3. Speaker #1 is in Mulan and Speaker #2 is going to Freedom Centre in Leederville.

Take your eligible containers to any Containers for Change refund point and use the WAssup scheme ID:

Containers for Change scheme ID C11616901

Every container donated through the WAssup code helps fund the 108 Speakers Program.

Collect them at home. Start a workplace collection. Ask your school, club, café or community group to get involved. Ten cents may feel small, but thousands of containers can put music and microphones into another community.

Be part of the next delivery

Other ways to help.

Every contribution brings the next delivery closer.

You can:

  • Make a direct donation
  • Fund or part-fund a speaker
  • Run a container collection
  • Encourage your workplace to support the program
  • Share the program with your community
  • Nominate a suitable youth or community organisation

Small, grassroots and accountable

Grassroots and transparent.

WAssup Community Services was founded by Scott Bibby with a simple belief: you do not need to be a large organisation to do something useful.

Scott listens, connects people and resources, and supports practical ideas communities can genuinely use.

Community service first, ego last. One useful act at a time.

WAssup Community Services is currently operated by Scott Bibby under ABN 49 495 986 762. WAssup is not yet a registered charity, so donations are not currently tax deductible.

Program income, money applied or spent, balances and deliveries are recorded, with public updates showing what has been raised and where each speaker goes.

Speaker #1 delivered • Speaker #2 going to Freedom Centre

Help fund the next of 108.

Two official kits have been purchased and one has been delivered. WAssup now needs your help to fund Speaker #3.

Donate your 10-cent containers, make a direct donation, sponsor part of a speaker or share the program. Every contribution brings the next WAssup speaker-and-microphone kit closer.

Community looks after community — one speaker at a time.

Contact

Contact WAssup.

Questions, ideas or a possible partnership? Get in touch.

Phone 0491 756 664

Email wassup@wassup.au

Containers for Change C11616901