
Education & training
Shirley Mendoza
The story
Shirley Mendoza, 26 – former content creator/actress now rebuilding after a family health crisis.
The backstory: Worked in indie film and theater for 5 years. Never made steady money, but loved the work. In 2025, her mother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. Shirley paused her career to become her full-time caregiver. She drained her…
The board
Pick something and cover it
Each outline is one thing this person needs. Cover it and it fills in, for good, for everyone watching.
Shirley Mendoza
Covered items are bought direct from the supplier within 3 business days.
Remaining: $1,370
Before this board opened
What we check, every time
- ✓ Referred through Street Buffet or a partner service
- ✓ Circumstances and need confirmed
- ✓ Every item quoted by the named supplier
- ✓ Participant agreement signed
- ✓ Media and photo consent signed
- ✓ A realistic path to a qualification or skill identified
Where the money goes
TAFE NSW $1,370.00
Every line is a quoted price from the named supplier. The Foundation pays each supplier direct and posts the receipt on this page. No money is handed to the participant as cash.