Women's Community Shelters

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter 2024 Serving Hope Fundraiser, featuring special guest Jelena Dokic! Happening Sunday, 24 November, from 5 to 9 pm, this event promises inspiration, impact, and community spirit. The Sanctuary is a beacon of hope, providing short-term crisis accommodation and wrap-around care to women and children in the Hills District of Sydney who are facing homelessness or escaping domestic violence. Since their doors opened in March 2016, they have offered a safe haven with around-the-clock care, support, and a pathway to a new life. Be part of this vital fundraiser, enjoy the evening, and get inspired! Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gxwfnJYC

We can't wait to welcome the fabulous Walk the Talk students to our 2024 awards night hosted by the Honourable Jodie Harrison MP, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. We will be recognising the extraordinary support that students have given to their local shelters this year 🧡 #WalktheTalk #WomensCommunityShelters #healthyrelationships #helpeachother #dvawareness #dvprevention

Imagine thinking you were in a loving relationship when it starts to turn nasty, even violent, and you know you have to escape. But where do you go? Who do you stay with? You have children to look after too, so you desperately need a safe place to stay. Did you know that from as little as $25 a month you can help a woman and her children escaping domestic and family violence. You can support her by helping us create new crisis shelters, new accommodation opportunities and you can support her by helping us plan for the future. If we can say yes to new safe places, then we can yes to her when she needs our help. With your monthly donation we can create a safer, more supportive community, together. Become a 'SupportHer everyday' by donating to Women's Community Shelters at https://shorturl.at/fD2VG #SupportHer #WomensCommunityShelters #regulardonors #DFV #DomesticAndFamilyViolence

📢 Anglicare’s annual snapshot supports WCS’s stance from the July 2024 parliamentary inquiry on ending “no grounds” evictions! 🚫🏠 🔍 The proposed reforms will ensure renters receive a genuine reason for eviction, providing much-needed security. WCS emphasized that no-grounds evictions often lead to increased homelessness or the fear of it. Women facing eviction without cause struggle to find new housing, especially when dealing with domestic violence, financial instability, or mental health challenges. We must also consider the ripple effect on our workforce. If WCS staff can’t find or afford housing, our ability to support women and children escaping homelessness and violence is compromised. #homelessness #housing #DVawareness #DVprevention #WomensCommunityShelters

Join us in welcoming Gabriela Hernandez, our WCS Hub's new Operations Co-ordinator. Gabriela comes from a social enterprise and has a wealth of experience in the sector and a strong background in projects and operations across health and human services organisations! Gabriela has already made a wonderful impression during her first week, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of the WCS team!

We love seeing corporates like GWA Group Limited engaging with our cause, learning more about domestic and family violence, and creating beautiful hampers for the women and children in our Shelter Network. Awareness and community support go a long way in making a difference 🧡

If you'd like to provide support, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter is looking for passionate individuals to join their Board (voluntary role).

📈 New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that one in five women in Australia have been stalked, most often by a current or former male partner. Read Women's Agenda's article featuring Annabelle Daniel OAM, CEO of Women's Community Shelters, as she shares her expert insights on this alarming statistic: One in five women in Australia have been stalked, most often by a current or former male partner (womensagenda.com.au)

NEWLY CREATED POSITION - JOIN OUR TEAM ✨ The Manager – Asset Strategy and Operations will play a crucial role in the strategic and operational management and development of Women Community Shelters property portfolio. As a new position you will be responsible for the development and implementation of cross divisional policies and systems to support the planned and responsive maintenance of safe and sustainable homes and building internal knowledge and skill in relation to asset management. The role will be part of an innovative team that is positioned to respond to government and philanthropic opportunities when they present and will support the Director of Housing in the associated project management and delivery. In addition, you will be responsible for developing strong working relationships across the WCS shelter network and providing advice and training to shelter managers and other relevant staff within the network as required. 📍Located in Surry Hills close to Central train station. 🌟 What's on offer? - Meaningful work with purpose and impact - Hybrid work and work-life balance - Salary Sacrifice fringe benefit - Meal, entertainment, leisure, and accommodation benefits - Additional leave days during Christmas and New Year - Wellbeing allowance - Supportive learning culture with career development and training opportunities - Employee Assistance Program For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gx2Z9i5w