Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence

We’re so excited to share that our Modified Service Delivery project is a finalist in the AIM WA's Pinnacle Awards for Customer Experience Excellence! We are committed to ensuring people with disability experiencing family and domestic violence receive the support they deserve. We are so proud of our MSD project and it’s great to be acknowledged for driving customer experience excellence 🙌 #CustomerExperience #AIMWA #FamilyandDomesticViolence #disabilitysupport #Innovation2024 #PinnacleAwards

Some of the Modified Service Delivery co-design resources have found a home at GRAMS - Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service! A massive shoutout to GRAMS for having our back and helping us spread them even further ❤️ Ready to dive into resources that make a difference? Head over and check them out now: https://lnkd.in/g8yJZNEm We're building safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities—one resource at a time. #PatriciaGilesCentreforNonViolence #ModifiedServiceDelivery #GRAMS #CommunitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #EndViolence

Today is the last day of WA Mental Health Week! We hope you’ve recognised this important week, and raised awareness through conversations 🫶 Together, we can stop the stigma around mental health, to create healthier communities that invest in mental health 💛 #mhw2024 #waamh #lotterywest #fdv #supportingwomenandchildren #refuge #thankyou #mentalhealth #improvedoutcomes #empoweringcommunities

Today is International Day of the Girl! This year’s theme is: Girls’ vision for the future 💛 Did you know that over 1 in 4 women have experienced FDV since the age of 15? FDV is a driver of gender inequality. Women and girls experiencing and escaping FDV often suffer long lasting impacts to their financial, physical and mental health and wellbeing. Our vision for Girls’ futures is to see our communities free from Family and Domestic Violence. To find out more about International Day of the Girl 2024, visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/gn6uQwz #internationaldayofthegirl #girlsvisionforthefuture #girlfutures #womenfutures #fdv #supportingwomenandchildren #fdvsupport #livefreefromfdv

5-12 October is WA Mental Health Week, a time for us to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing. It’s important for us to speak up about our mental health, because you’re never alone. The more we talk about our mental health and wellbeing, the more we can stop the stigma. To find out more about WA Mental Health Week and spreading the word, visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/dcPQzRi #mhw2024 #waamh #lotterywest #fdv #supportingwomenandchildren #mentalhealth #empoweringcommunities #stopthestigma #spreadtheword

In case you missed our post on Saturday, it’s WA Mental Health Week! We’re encouraging social connection at our Refuges with our recently purchased sporting equipment, fidget toys, messy play equipment and other toys for our Refuge children to play with during their stay, whilst escaping FDV. Thank you Lotterywest and Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) for generously funding the purchase of the equipment, which can help to improve the mental health outcomes of children living in Refuge. Our Child Advocates are so excited to see the equipment in action, bringing smiles to so many faces! #mhw2024 #waamh #lotterywest #fdv #supportingwomenandchildren #refuge #thankyou #mentalhealth #improvedoutcomes #empoweringcommunities

Today is the first day of WA Mental Health Week! (5-12 October) 🙌 This year’s theme is: Empowering communities, thriving workforces – a journey towards investing in our mental health. We are so grateful to Lotterywest and Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) for investing in our Refuge communities with funding for us to purchase sporting equipment, fidget toys, messy play equipment and other toys for our Refuge children to play with during their stay, whilst escaping FDV. The equipment can help to improve mental health and wellbeing through play and creating community connections 🫶 How are you recognising WA Mental Health Week (5-12 October)? #mhw2024 #waamh #lotterywest #fdv #supportingwomenandchildren #refuge #thankyou #mentalhealth #improvedoutcomes #empoweringcommunities

Let’s take a look at another resource developed by our Modified Service Delivery's co-design group, the Journey Map. This resource outlines the steps they identified while experiencing family and domestic violence and seeking support. They want to remind everyone that finding safety isn’t always a straight path—it’s okay if it takes a few tries. You can also flip to the back of the document for more information presented in plain English, making it accessible to everyone. Want a copy? 👐 Email the project team at msd@pgcnv.org.au to get yours! 📨 #PatriciaGilesCentreforNonViolence #PGCNV #ModifiedServiceDelivery #JourneyMap #FDVSupport #SafetyJourney #CoDesign #Empowerment #Launch

We are so fortunate to have received a limited-edition coin to use for fundraising, from Perth Mint! The Quokka coin is valued at $140, and Perth Mint has very kindly donated it to us, so we can raise funds for women and children impacted by FDV at a future event. It is such a beautiful coin, and we’re looking forward to planning a fundraising event (hopefully soon), so we can find the coin a new home! Thank you, Gold Corporation - The Perth Mint 💛 #PerthMint #Perth #fundraising #donations #donationsmakeadifference #supportingwomenandchildren #FDV #livefreefromfdv #thankyouforyoursupport #thankyou

Recently, our Modified Service Delivery team hosted their monthly cross-sector collaboration meeting with representatives from the FDV and disability sectors! A huge thank you to Anthony Pyle from Mission Australia for presenting to the group about NDIS eligibility, funded supports and how LACs can support with making connections. The meeting was also a great opportunity to chat about specific cases and brainstorm practical solutions to better support those experiencing violence. Shout out to Mission Australia for hosting us, and a special thanks to Sevenoaks Foods for keeping us energised with a delicious morning tea (and for offering us a cheeky discount)! Interested in joining next month's (online) meeting? Comment below or email us at msd@pgcnv.org.au 🙌 #PatriciaGilesCentreforNonViolence #ModifiedServiceDelivery #crosssectormeetings #crosssectorcollaboration #fdv #disability #fdvanddisability #missionaustralia #ndiscommunitypartners