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Thank you to The Age for featuring our work and raising awareness about the pressing need for additional shelters in the Hume region for women and children escaping homelessness and domestic violence. We're holding a community forum tonight to make it happen, thanks to the generous donation of the land by Jamie Gray 🏠 Read the full article here: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Greenvale-womens-shelter_-Community-rallies-to-build-first-domestic-violence-refuge-after-bottle-shop-controversy.pdf
Today is Close the Gap Day and the 2026 report is centered on the interconnectedness of justice, equality, and healing. This year’s theme is 'Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing'. The report is a collaborative effort driven by the voices and strengths of First Peoples and presents clear evidence that community-led initiatives are making a difference and bring positive changes, despite persistent structural and systemic barriers. We encourage you to find out more on Close the Gap .
Great conversation on ABC Radio Drive unpacking the manosphere and its real-world impacts on girls and women featuring our very own WCS Director of Education Dannielle Miller OAM. This interview highlights why these conversations matter now more than ever. Also interviewed, and a massive nod to Professor Steve Roberts from Monash University who has undertaken major research in this space (and who was guest speaker at our Walk the Talk Awards in 2025) Listen to the full interview here: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ABC-Drive-Danni-Miller-March-2026.mp3
Thank you National Indigenous Times for this lovely article about our new Firefly First Nations Fund. Artwork from Danielle Jolliffe, WCS First Nations Partnership and Outcomes Manager . Read the full article here: https://nit.com.au/18-03-2026/23139/firefly-first-nations-fund-launched-to-support-women-and-children-escaping-domestic-violence
WE WON!!!! Last week, we were awarded the Chairman's Prize at Boomtown! Project of the Year Awards Dinner for our Biyani House Modular Crisis Accommodation alongside our incredible partners in this project: Biyani House - Revesby Women's Shelter of course, Das Studio, SHAPE Australia , DT Infrastructure, Revesby Workers' Club, Temple & Webster, Alinta Energy and NSW Department of Communities and Justice The Biyani House modular units at Biyani House shows how collaboration between government, industry and community delivered fast, sustainable, beautiful, high-quality housing for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. From thoughtfully furnished interiors to offsite modular construction, this project minimised disruption while delivering dignified, independent living and wrap around support for six women and their children. Thank you all 🧡
Don't miss the latest episode from the FW - Future Women podcast 'There's no Place Like Home' talks about how people abused by their partner are cut off from the world - including their community and culture. This week’s episode paints an unforgettable picture of the unmatched power of real, human connection in the face of abuse and violence. Featuring WCS CEO Annabelle Daniel OAM as guest, listen or watch There’s No Place Like Home wherever you get your podcasts. Video episodes available on YouTube and Spotify (Episode 4)
