Rachael thought there was no solution to saving herself and her twins from her abusive relationship. But she did break free. Here’s how she did it. As told to Dannielle Miller
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New Housing Collaboration Welcomes Two New Partners and Provides Secure Housing for 20 Homeless Women
A unique new housing initiative has been developed which will provide safe and secure housing for 18 women over 55 years of age who are experiencing housing insecurity, through the refurbishment of a former private hospital in Mosman, Sydney.
Coercive control is a form of intimate terrorism and must be criminalised
Women’s Community Shelters CEO, Annabelle Daniel, receives Medal of the Order of Australia in Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List
Chores for a Cause
Today, Women’s Community Shelters are launching a new, innovative fund-raising campaign. A pioneering program building young people’s awareness of gender inequality and domestic violence and women’s homelessness, Chores for a Cause empowers young people aged 8-18 to...
New Housing Collaboration Welcomes Two New Partners and Provides Secure Housing for 20 Homeless Women
Twilight Aged Care and Link Housing will join founding partners, Women’s Community Shelters, PAYCE Foundation and Bridge Housing as part of their newly created Pathways Home model.
In Conversation with Annabelle Daniel OAM, CEO
The Hub is not funded by government. In this webinar, WCS CEO Annabelle Daniel OAM talks through the 2020 Annual Report with WCS Education Officer, Dannielle Miller.
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We are one week into September's Chores for a Cause and we thank you and the kids in your world for taking part.
Don't forget to share what chores you are doing by using the hashtag #choresforacause, messaging us or emailing us at hello@womenscommunityshelters.org.au
www.choresforacause.org.au
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"It’s more important than ever that we create conditions for little kids to process big emotions, and that we provide opportunities for them to feel power over a situation is within their grasp."
A transparent and heart opening piece written by our very own Dannielle Miller who has shared moments of her childhood and how our pioneering Chores for a Cause program can help our youth of today.
We acknowledge body+soul for this support.
Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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Why kids know a lot more about domestic violence than we think
www.bodyandsoul.com.au
Dannielle Miller, education officer for Women's Community Shelters, explains how we can help little kids to process big emotions.4 months ago
Our fabulous Lorin Bluma fundraises the $200,000 a year we need to keep our shelter open to women and children in our community.
We need your vote today to win Westfield Eastgardens 2020 Local Hero 🙏👌Westfield Local Heroes are nominated by their communities and the outcomes of the public vote will determine the three successful winners for Westfield Eastgardens!
Vote now and help us receive $10,000😍😍😍 ow.ly/zQ9e50BfxIO
Make a difference to women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in South-East Sydney #westfieldeastgardens #stopdv #homelessness #community #wearecommunity
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A $10,000 grant would really help us achieve this goal! Please vote below.
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Boom! Over the past 24 hours, the brilliant Sarrah Le Marquand introduced our Chores for a Cause program to Australia. Yesterday, we were featured as a Stellar Pick in Australia's most read magazine sent to over million homes, and this morning she shared the good word on TODAY.
www.choresforacause.org.au
Has your family / school / sporting club committed to joining us yet? We'd love to have your kids helping us sweep aside gender stereotypes, all while supporting our shelter network!
#choresforacause
Bayside Women's Shelter
Northern Beaches Women's Shelter
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter
Parramatta Women's Shelter
The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter
Camden Women's Shelter
Great Lakes Womens Shelter
The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter
