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Bayside Women's Shelter

Locality: Sydney, Australia

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24.01.2022 Our hearts are broken for our sister in Alice. Her powerful voice on domestic violence was cut short, too early, by the same violence she fought to end. #domesticviolence

24.01.2022 Our number one fundraiser Golden Years - '80s/'90s-ish Rock/Indie/Pop Club Night + Charity Fundraiser is selling these fabulous masks with $5 from each mask donated to us and @thestreetbuffet. So far, they've raised over $1500 for us! Buy them here: ebay.com.au/itm/383660922551

24.01.2022 Thank you Graphic Arts Club for supporting us with a kind donation

24.01.2022 We believe ongoing education is vital. Due to the generosity of the Tucker Foundation our women are completing a 7 week course and loving learning

23.01.2022 Exciting news today

22.01.2022 We are filled with sadness todayWe have lost one of the greatest champions of gender equality, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We are grateful for her service, and will not forget her as a tireless and resolute champion of justice.

21.01.2022 A domestic violence survivor talks about trying to escape during the pandemic

21.01.2022 This is going to be huge-everyone of these 'All-Stars' are inspirational and will make a big difference to our shelter network.

20.01.2022 In the wake of the decision to abolish the Family Court of Australia, 3 things everyone agrees upon are that we need resources, specialisation, and better integration with state domestic violence courts if we are going to keep children & families safe. #SafetyFirstInFamilyLaw

20.01.2022 This is why we must criminalise coercive control and the murders of Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey sparks change. https://www.smh.com.au//intimate-terrorism-why-the-murders

20.01.2022 Can you spare $2 a month? We are reaching out to 1000 local families and asking them for only $2 each week. In order to support our shelter, the only one of its kind. We provide short term accommodation, counselling and other support services for women and children leaving domestic violence and homelessness in South-East Sydney. This is less than the cost of a cup of coffee and will play a vital role in allowing us to continue our operations. We’ve recently seen both a surg...e in domestic violence and diminished access to safe spaces for women and children escaping perpetrators. The number of domestic and family violence victims seeking urgent assistance has increased by 10 per cent since COVID-19 lockdown began in March. Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr

20.01.2022 You can't see us right now but we are smiling! Thank you to the generosity of Eastside Realty, Randwick for your donation. This gives us so much JOY when our local community comes together to donate funds. http://www.eastsiderealty.com.au #givewhereyoulive #community #thankyou #socialgood #stopdv #domesticviolence

20.01.2022 Vale Susan Ryan. We are saddened today of losing a pioneering hero. Susan Ryan’s 1984 legislation made sexual harassment unlawful the first jurisdiction in the world to do so. These reforms improved the wellbeing and dignity of Australian women and families. https://womensagenda.com.au//vale-susan-ryan-pioneer-labo/

20.01.2022 A big shout out and thank you to Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee , Wentworth Courier , Westfield Eastgardens and Westfield Bondi Junction for your continued support

19.01.2022 Thank you to Sal Engraving & Trophies for this beautiful plaque which they designed and donated. We love it! We will be sharing the story behind Pat’s Place shortly

18.01.2022 CHRISTMAS WISH LIST We’ve been asked for our Christmas Wishlist, here is part of our list Doll in a pram (age 1+)... Stacking blocks (age 1+) Board books (age 1+) VTech Push & Ride Alphabet Train Pink - from Target (age 1+) Little people cars and ramp (age 2 to 4+) Trucks (age 2 to 4+) Diggers (age 2 to 4+) Scooter (age 3 to 6+) Balance Bike (age 3 to 6+) Remote control car (age 3 to 6+) Slime (age 4 to 8+) Barbies and action figures (age 5 to 8+) Tablet/ipad (age 5 to 10+) Pokémon card holder/folder (age 6+) Pokémon toys (age 6+) Pokémon cards (age 6+) Girl and Boy Lego Sets (age 8+) Art studio set (age 10+) No wrapping please, gift bags are good.

17.01.2022 The holiday season can be anything but happy for many families around Australia. Even through financial stress or relationship conflict, there is never an excus...e for abuse. If you want to talk to someone, there are many confidential support services available. To assist people experiencing family violence and professionals providing support to migrant and refugee communities over the holiday season, we have translated our Are You Safe at Home? resources into Vietnamese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Hindi: https://www.dvrcv.org.au//our-/pamphlets/are-you-safe-home For services open over the holiday season, check out our translated flyers and share them online or display them in your workspace. If you are experiencing abuse and need a translator, please call TIS on 131 450 and ask them to call safe steps. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. Support services include: @safe steps Family Violence Response Centre 1800 015 188 (24/7) or email [email protected] Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 Rainbow Door 1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246 #AreYouSafeAtHome #DomesticViolenceSupport

16.01.2022 SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

15.01.2022 The government has announced 40 new projects to provide around 700 safe places for women and children escaping domestic violence. The project is expected to support approximately 6000 women and children each.

14.01.2022 We're looking for a pro-bono digital printer. Please tag a printer or if you can help us with some printing we need you!We're looking for a pro-bono digital printer. Please tag a printer or if you can help us with some printing we need you!

14.01.2022 Preethi’s law. The family of murder victim Preethi Reddy say naming proposed coercive control laws after her would be a powerful legacy.

13.01.2022 Please read the latest news from Women's Community Shelters network.

13.01.2022 School holiday baking activities were so much fun and yummy Thanks to our beautiful community for donating all the ingredients An extra big shout out to the incredibly generous Rebecca Tabakoff of Temple Executive Search for her generosity!

13.01.2022 This Christmas leave no woman and child in need. And we are always in need of Coles and Woolworths gift cards. Give the gift that will make a difference to our shelter and the women and children we help. If you are thinking about a meaningful present for your family or friends in lieu of gifts a fantastic idea would be donating one of these gift cards to our shelter. Please buy a gift card and drop off to Clovelly Community Bank Branch, Matt Thistlethwaite MP, or Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee.

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING We are so thankful to Pagewood Botany FC President, Glenn Redding who is embarking on a mammoth bike ride to raise funds to help us support our women & children escaping DV. Please support him via the go fund me page #communitylove

12.01.2022 A big shout out and thank you to Recruitment Edge who handed over a $15,300 cheque to our shelter before Christmas. This generous donation was from businesses and individuals who donated funds to the Recruitment Edge International Women’s Day Breakfast which was cancelled earlier last year. Thank you for all your hard work last year in organising this Tania and team! Clr Christina Curry #IWD2020 #thankyou #domesticviolence #stopdv

11.01.2022 Hannah Clarke was murdered a year ago. Criminalising coercive control is only one part of the response that's needed to tackle domestic violence. Coercive violence-includes behaviours such as controlling what someone wears, limiting access to money, tracking someone’s location, controlling who they see and persistent texting, and it can lead to physical violence. Legislation against coercive control exists in many other parts of the world. Sign this petition: https://www.nowtolove.com.au//criminalise-coercive-control

11.01.2022 Our first board meeting came together last week to discuss our big year ahead! 2021 is going to be big and we are PUMPED. Everything we do is with a focus on supporting women and their children escaping domestic violence, women's homelessness and in 2021 we will continue to develop educational programs to stop domestic violence. We are part of Women's Community Shelters and work with the local community to support women escaping domestic violence. If you as a local business would like to partner with us to support our educational programs or fundraise for us please email [email protected] #stopdomesticviolence #domesticviolence #dv #southeastsydneywomen #strategy #givewhereyoulive

10.01.2022 The Women's Community Shelters page is sadly involved in the Facebook news ban and you will not be able to receive news from this page. In light of Facebook taking down news media sites along with our Women's Community Shelter site, we would like to be prepared for Facebook not being our main communication tool with you our community. Please sign up to our newsletters so that we have an alternative way to connect with you rather than relying on Facebook. We would not like... to wake up tomorrow and find our page has been taken down. Just head to https://baysidewomensshelter.org and there's a link to receive our newsletter.

10.01.2022 Michaela Coel explores stealthing and consent in her acclaimed series I May Destroy You. No criminal law in Australia explicitly identifies stealthing as a sexual offence. Stealthing is the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex. This exposes victims to physical risks of pregnancy and STIs, and is a violation of dignity and autonomy.

10.01.2022 'Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give' and the kindness and generosity of Astrid and Ellectra Graham has made us super proud. Both spent the last few months of 2020 raising money and putting together Christmas children care packs. These are cherished by our staff as it means when we have a new family arrive the staff can grab a bag, check the tag for the gender and age, and place it in their room on arrival. Absolutely priceless!!! Thank you. x

08.01.2022 Christmas Wish List Thank you to the businesses and community who have already donated items from our Christmas wish list. The list is getting smaller and smaller which we are loving! Please drop any presents you would like to donate to the donation boxes located at Clovelly Community Bank Branch, Matt Thistlethwaite MP, or Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee... No wrapping please

07.01.2022 Always was, Always will be.

05.01.2022 We would like to take a moment to thank EISS Super for providing us with rent for the last six months of this year. It's been a challenging year for many community groups like us due to the pandemic. Numbers in DV have doubled and homelessness is on the rise. When community groups receive a lift like this it's a brilliant feeling. We are phenomenally proud of partnering with EISS Super who goes above and beyond in making a difference to those who need a bit of extra support in these hard times. #community #PartnershipsMatter #domestcviolence #StopDV

04.01.2022 If you know anyone who can help our sister shelter?

04.01.2022 It’s spring and time to spend time in the gardenThank you to our amazing caseworker R who coordinated our families in cleaning up the shelter garden. She donated mulch and plants to give the front yard a freshen up. Go smell the flowers. Gardening is so rewarding and good for mental health

04.01.2022 Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of Beecroft House a house providing safe and secure housing for women over 55.

04.01.2022 Thank you to the most amazing local hairdresser who donated $50 for each woman and family in the shelter. This amount will allow each of our women to buy themselves something they otherwise would not have been able to afford. If you would like to donate a special gift like this please visit https://www.givenow.com.au/baysidewomensshelter #fundraising #gifts #stopdv #domesticviolence

03.01.2022 Thank you to the generosity of C.H. Robinson who donated a range of items needed at the shelter. One of their clients Simplicity Patterns donated some great school holiday activities. #community

03.01.2022 We are grateful everyday for everything our community provides our families These are AMAZING donations of goods and funding! Sending a very big thank you to you all for helping us make a difference to the lives of women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in the South Eastern suburbs of Sydney. Our shelter network has been blessed with Two Good Co. who has donated delicious and fresh meals to our families, on a weekly basis. We are sharing food and are connected as a community. Rob Caslick and Cathal Flaherty, are our heroes who have made it their mission of providing amazing food and lifestyle products to domestic violence refuges and soup kitchens all over Australia! Love. #domesticviolence #stopdv #grateful

03.01.2022 Thank you so much to wonderful and generous students Moriah College for supporting our shelter with beautifully packed toiletries for our families. We are so thankful to all of the student leaders for helping us to change the story! Kol ha'kavod! #StopDV #ChangeTheStory #communitylove #EmpoweringWomen #sheltersponsor #community #domesticviolenceawareness #baysidewomensshelter #givewhereyoulive

02.01.2022 An analysis on the NSW coercive control bill and what would make it a crime to engage in a "pattern of domination".

02.01.2022 ‘Also known as "intimate terrorism", coercive control is both a predictor of murder and an insidious and private form of violence, which has long-lasting and extremely damaging health and wellbeing consequences’ https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//coercive-control-why/

01.01.2022 Donation of curtains are needed for 3 long term units we currently are in need of decorating. These apartments are 2x3 bedroom units and 1x 2 bedroom units. Our lovely families starting their journeys to a new life are currently residing in the units with no curtains! We have dimensions of what we require but would love the sponsorship of a generous donor or quite a few individuals to purchase. The following links are the types of curtains we are in need of. Please comment i...f you can donate and drop off. https://www.bigw.com.au//house-home-block-out-ey/p/514582/ https://www.kmart.com.au//beige-paris-eyelet-curtain/545351 https://www.spotlightstores.com//filigree-woodl/BP80445294 The dimensions are as follows: Unit 1: (3 Bed Unit) 3 x Bedroom Windows 146cm Drop x 195cm Wide 2 x Lounge Room Windows 146cm drop x 100cm wide 2 x Kitchen Windows 120cm drop x 100cm wide 6 x Block out curtains for Bedrooms. 2 x Block out curtains for Loungerooms 2 x Sheer Kitchen Curtains Unit 2: (2 Bed Unit) 2 x Bedroom Windows 146cm Drop x 195cm Wide 2 x Lounge Room Windows 146cm drop x 100cm wide 2x Kitchen Windows 120cm drop x 100cm wide 4 x Block out curtains for Bedrooms. 2 x Block out curtains for Loungerooms 2 x Sheer Kitchen Curtains Unit 3: (3 Bed Unit) 3 x Bedroom Windows 146cm Drop x 195cm Wide 2 x Lounge Room Windows 146cm drop x 100cm wide 2 x Kitchen Windows 120cm drop x 100cm wide 6 x Block out curtains for Bedrooms. 2 x Block out curtains for Loungerooms 2 x Sheer Kitchen Curtains Thank you in advanced for your generosity.

01.01.2022 We've made your Christmas shopping a little bit easier this year by creating a wish list of products that our shelter needs. Donate on behalf of yourself, donate a gift for a loved one, or this year ask your friends and family to donate what they would have spent on your Christmas present, on Bayside Women's Shelter. Please buy one of these items and drop off to Clovelly Community Bank Branch, Matt Thistlethwaite MP, or Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee. You can also do...nate funds direct to our Christmas appeal by using the PayPal barcode on the top of each wish list and referencing 'Christmas Wish List'. Donations of $2 or more to Bayside Women's Shelter are tax deductible in Australia. A receipt will be emailed to you. You can also print the receipt at the end of the payment process for tax purposes. To read the QR code; 1. Open your Iphone 'Camera App' and point it steadily for 2-3 seconds towards the QR Code. When the scanning is enabled, a notification 'Open "paypal.com" in Safari' will appear. Press on the browser to take you through to PayPal. 2. Download QR code App and scan the QR code. When the scanning is enabled, a notification 'Open "paypal.com" in Safari' will appear. Press on the browser to take you through to PayPal. Want to donate traditionally? Visit https://www.givenow.com.au/baysidewomensshelter If you are a business and would like to donate one of the big ticket items from LIST 2 (WHICH WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO), please liaise with us on [email protected] just to make sure we have not had another awesome person donate this item. We know you would like to wrap and put a bow on the present but please do not wrap your gifts. We like them unwrapped! Also due to COVID we are only accepting new. Thank you for all your support in helping us build a safer future for women and children escaping domestic violence. #communitylove #domesticviolence #empoweringwomen

01.01.2022 Thank you to our beautiful Bayside Women's Shelter family for casting a vote in the Westfield Eastgardens Local Heroes Award. Winners will be announced on the 27th of October. Fingers and toes crossed that our fabulous Lorin Bluma is one of the finalists and we receive the $10,000 grant.A big shout out to our major sponsors and community partners Westfield Eastgardens, Pagewood Botany FC, Clovelly Community Bank Branch, EISS Super and Women's Community Shelters for all their continued support.