Open Support

Last Friday was the inaugural “Keep the Lights On” Ladies Lunch to raise much needed funds for Open Support’s domestic and family violence services. It was a huge success and would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the team of 4 volunteer exceptional women that organised it all! Ro Brownie Harriet Wilson @Josephine Giaouris @Sarah Mullen. We doubled the fundraising target thanks to the generosity of our attendees and sponsors! A huge thank you to all involved! A fabulous venue at The Field at Easts Rugby Club and thank you to our gracious MC Gemma Felicity Acton, CFA #enddomesticabuse Katie Viviers Gail Hambly Shanthini Naidoo FFIA CFRE Ruth Molloy St Vincent's Health Australia St Vincent's Clinic St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney St Vincent's Curran Foundation

Open Support were recently delighted to attend the CLUBGrants Presentation for Fairfield City Council at Cabra Vale Diggers! Open Support is the fortunate recipient of a grant that will assist with the provision of food, groceries and basic household kitchen items for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence and bravely becoming independent.  When you flee with nothing you need assistance to recover and then set up a new home. Thank you Cabra Vale Diggers and Fairfield City Council! Your generosity will go directly to our clients in Western Sydney who need it most. #supportsurvivors #enddomesticabuse #grateful #westernsydney #cabramatta #cabravalediggersclub #localcommunitysupport #localcommunity #yourlocalclub Cabra-Vale Diggers Group Open Support Fairfield City Council WALTER ROBINSON Shayne-Anne O'Leary Katie Viviers Ruth Molloy Nathan Nute St Vincent's Health Australia St Vincent's Curran Foundation St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney

Today Open Support hosted the team from Escala Partners for a corporate volunteering session. We are so grateful to the team members for their efforts today, and appreciate Escala’s long term support. The team spent time at our Domestic and Family Violence facility in Western Sydney. Thank you! Ruth Molloy Heidi Davies Clarissa T. Chris Selby Sarah McDaniel Lachlan T. Mark Cooper Torty Howard

Our Domestic & Family Violence Program Manager, Karen, was thrilled to attend the St George Foundation Grant Recipient Celebration yesterday in Sydney. Open Support is so grateful to receive a THRIVE Community Grant from St George to fund critical services for children that arrive with their mothers at our crisis accommodation facility in Western Sydney. Thank you St George! Matt Ferns Katie Viviers Ruth Molloy Gail Hambly

Thank you for having us DOOLEYS Clubs for a wonderful community networking event! Dooleys plays a critical role in providing funding to Open Support that assists with our Domestic & Family Violence services delivery. We are so grateful for their support. And thank you to Stacey from Escabags for a fabulous keynote! #community #partnerships #nfp Sabrin Farooqui OAM Cultural Diversity Network Incorporated - CDNI Ruth Molloy Katie Viviers Noah Swiderski

Open Support provides life changing services to women and their children escaping domestic violence and abuse. With our long-term support and recovery program, we provide not only crisis accommodation but a pathway to empowerment and independence to break the cycle of violence for good. It's critical work right now in Sydney. Help us help them by visiting our website and getting involved. https://lnkd.in/geNhiJWS #supportsurvivors #dvendswithme #enddomesticabuse

Yesterday Open Support hosted a breakfast forum event on Social Isolation and Loneliness. We were privileged to have a keynote presentation from Daniel Surkalim on World Health Organization data on this important global issue, and Charlotte Jameson present on the impact this issue can have for corporate organisations. Thank you to both speakers and the representatives from various service providers that participated in discussions. Open Support’s Communuty Connection Program provides critical support to the socially isolated in Sydney. #mentalhealth #loneliness #community #employeewellbeing Katie Viviers Nathan Nute Ruth Molloy Matthew Kearney Erica Schuman CatholicCare Sydney LikeFamily Agency BaptistCare Linda Patat City of Sydney Delta Therapy Dogs Beehive Industries St Vincent's Health Australia St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney

Last chance to secure a ticket to Open Support's Social Isolation Breakfast Forum on Tuesday 10th September here at the St Vincent's Clinic in Sydney. Hear from the experts on this important mental health issue, including Daniel Surkalim from the World Health Organization (WHO) - Commission for Ending Loneliness. Network with specialists in the field, learn about the latest research, and hear from frontline staff. Breakfast is included in your ticket! Book now through Humanitix! https://lnkd.in/gXT6czsP Katie Viviers Nathan Nute Charlotte Jameson Daniel Surkalim Ruth Molloy St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

Last week Ruth Molloy from Open Support and Matthew Kearney from St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney volunteered at the Asylum Seekers Centre! It was a great opportunity to meet new faces and help support people seeking asylum in NSW, Australia. Thank you for the opportunity! #ASC #grateful #asylumseekers

St Vincent's College is holding an Art Exhibition with 100% of funds raised being donated to Open Support to help women and children fleeing domestic violence, and people suffering from loneliness and isolation. BOOK NOW, and secure a magnificent piece of artwork whilst feeling good about where that money is going. Thank you St Vincent's College, Potts Point! https://lnkd.in/gR-_rcPx #supportsurvivors #enddomesticabuse @stvincents_artexhibition