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25.01.2022 Want to roll up your sleeves and help us put an end to domestic violence and womens homelessness? Need to feel like youre actively making a difference in your community? Hoping to do some spring cleaning and finally find the motivation you need to clean your bedroom?... Youve come to the right place! In September, we are asking young people to complete chores for a cause our cause. www.choresforacause.org.au #choresforacause Great Lakes Womens Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter

25.01.2022 Like everyone in our community, we're thinking of the Class of 2020 as they sit their HSC exams this week. What we didn't realise is that they were thinking abo...ut us too! Instead of a gift to their school, Year 12 students at Catherine McAuley Westmead made a generous and unexpected donation to Parramatta Women's Shelter. We're so moved by this kindness, and to see these young leaders thinking of how they can help people in need in our community at a time like this!

25.01.2022 We are so excited to have the first male employee of WCS - Jack Ellis! Welcome to the Education Officer role supporting schools and students and driving more school engagement!

24.01.2022 "Its 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. #choresforacause #bodyandsoul #WCS

24.01.2022 Congratulations to The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter who have just clocked over 200 residents since opening their doors in April 2018. 87 women and 113 children have called The Haven home in that period, and received quality support from the extraordinary team. To find out more about The Haven and how you can be a champion, visit thehaven.org.au #walkingbesideher #nepean #domesticviolence #havenchampions

23.01.2022 Twilight Aged Care is over 100 years old and has a unique and fantastic history embedded within North Sydney history and early Australian feminist movements. It was originally established to protect vulnerable women in the early 1910s. Today they provide unique homes with fantastic innovations and programs and they partner with Women's Community Shelters to bring to life our "Meanwhile Use" projects - Mosman House and Beecroft House. Next week they present a magnificient Vir...tual Art Exhibition on October 27 and you are invited to view and purchase these works of art. Follow their facebook page for more information or email: [email protected] Meet Irene, one of the talented artists at Twilight Aged Care taking part in this year's Virtual Art Therapy Exhibition. See the full video here https://youtu.be/w5_dAKW_faA #walkingbesideher #mosmanhouse #beecrofthouse https://www.facebook.com/MosmanHouse https://www.facebook.com/BeecroftHouse

22.01.2022 There is still time to vote for Bayside Women's Shelter Board Director Lorin Muhlmann in the Westfield Eastgardens Local Hero Awards. Links to vote for Lorin can be found here: https://www.westfield.com.au//R41Ps0wdtv/local-heroes-2020

22.01.2022 Can we just take a moment here please? Last month St Dominic's College, Penrith joined or Walk The Talk program and all 180 Year 10 lads "adopted" their local WCS, The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter. When the boys' Year Advisor heard about our Chores for a Cause, he set the challenge to all his students to use this initiative as a means of support. Cameron and Reegan jumped at the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and earn some cash to support local women and kids in need.... Considering the young men were only asked to participate last week, and they have been asked to raise no more than $25 each ( as per our fundraising guidelines), the fact Year 10 have already raised $355 is simply staggering! Doesn't this just fill your heart with hope?

22.01.2022 It was wonderful to welcome the Parramatta Women's Shelter Board to the HUB this weekend. They are invested and dedicated in delivery quality and best practice service to the Parramatta region. They are currently $400 shy of a goal to fund outreach services, so if you can help them reach this goal by donating or sharing the link, we would be most grateful. Walk Beside Us: https://startsomegood.com/parraoutreach2020

21.01.2022 Thank you to the students and staff at Tara Anglican School for Girls for supporting our Parramatta Women's Shelter.

21.01.2022 It may be September 30 but that doesn't mean that your kids need to stop doing their "Chores for a Cause", we encourage you to keep up the fabulous support that has been shown. Please email us at [email protected] with your photos and stories and continue to donate. We even have special certificates that you can request for your child or students. - www.choresforacause.org.au has all the details about the program, donation links and certificate links.

21.01.2022 Feeling grateful Here is a pic of our monthly provisions supplied by the lovely ladies (and angels!) at @thesisterhoodgroup Balgowlah. Thanks for being by our side

20.01.2022 I AM EVERY WOMAN 2020 has been an incredibly tough year for almost everyone. Australia has seen an increase in Family Violence during this pandemic with many women and children having access to even more limited options to flee violent homes. In fact, on average 56,000 women are homeless each night in Australia. And alarmingly, 45 women have been killed by a partner or former partner so far this year. The team and I at Jeep were inspired by this Chaka Khan/Whitney song to cr...eate something beautiful especially after a year that was less than beautiful in our industry and more importantly in the world. I believe it is even more powerful to use your gifts give back during tough times. As each exceptionally talent individual came on board to work on this collaboration our hearts soared. ‘I’m Every Woman’ was the perfect song I felt, as it has always reinforced my belief that every woman deserves to feel beautiful and valued. PJ Clarke Director, Jeep Management DONATE: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/ #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysCampaign #UnitedNations United Nations Association of Australia The Official 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign PayPal Great Lakes Womens Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Great Lakes Womens Shelter Camden Women's Shelter Revesby Women's Shelter

20.01.2022 "We are proud to take part in #WeWearAustralian, an initiative to raise awareness for those in the Australian fashion industry who have been deeply impacted by the current global situation. The local fashion industry is under threat - by buying Australian brands first you are ensuring that it will continue thriving once these dark times are behind us. We all have the power within us to create change and contribute to a better, more equal future and even the smallest actions... can have impact. Carla Zampatti, as an Australian, family owned and operated business, is committed to giving back to the community that has given so much to us. That's why we have partnered with I=Change to donate $5 from every order to a charity of your choice." Source: https://www.carlazampatti.com.au/pages/ichange Discover: https://www.iequalchange.com/brand/carla-zampatti/ #CarlaZampatti #walkingbesideher

20.01.2022 Please join us on October 23, 2020 for Revive for Cover during Macquarie Foundation Week. EVERY DOLLAR that you contribute will be double matched by the Macquarie Foundation!! With the impact of the COVID19 pandemic causing extreme stress to many families, now more than ever the Women's Community Shelters need your financial support to help the victims of domestic abuse. There will be a number of different wellness related zoom sessions throughout day on Friday 23rd so woul...d love for you to not only join up yourselves, but also help us spread the word. Sessions are being finalised but all you need to do is make a donation and we’ll be in touch with links to the various zoom rooms for each event on the day. The donation page link is here . https://www.myfundraiser.com.au/event/reviveforcover Great Lakes Womens Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter

20.01.2022 Its 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 donat...ed mulch and plants to give the front yard a freshen up. Go smell the flowers. Gardening is so rewarding and good for mental health See more

20.01.2022 The team and I at Jeep were inspired by this Chaka Khan/Whitney song to create something beautiful especially after a year that was less than beautiful in our industry and more importantly in the world. I believe it is even more powerful to use your gifts give back during tough times. As each exceptionally talent individual came on board to work on this collaboration our hearts soared. ‘I’m Every Woman’ was the perfect song I felt, as it has always reinforced my belief tha...t every woman deserves to feel beautiful and valued. PJ Clarke Director, Jeep Management Donate: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/

19.01.2022 Fundraising Face Masks Support WCS A huge thank you to WCS supporter and Golden Year's founder, Penny Koutras, who is making music themed face masks in aid of charity. $2.50 from each mask is donated to our Bayside Women's Shelter and the masks have raised over $1000 to date.... Penny said: "It's been incredibly frustrating not to be able to gather people and fundraise. Transitioning into mask-making has been a welcome stopgap, particularly as the charities I support haven't been able to fundraise as before." Please email: [email protected] for more details and to show your support.

19.01.2022 There is still time to vote for Bayside Women's Shelter Board Director Lorin Muhlmann in the Westfield Eastgardens Local Hero Awards. Links to vote for Lorin can be found here: https:/www.westfield.com.au/eastgardens/story/R41Ps0wdtveDDBBN9QzEE/local

19.01.2022 #gratitudepost Welcome to the WCS Team Michelle Bridges! And the rollercoaster begins...... Never did I think I would throw my hat in the ring, but hey, it’s 2020! It’s been a wild ride already, what more could happen... Already I have met some incredible people, and hats off to all the celebs who have taken on these crazy making tasks and Lord Sugar. And we are doing it all for charity! Can’t wait to help support my beautiful Charity! Women’s Community Shelters More than one in two women across Australia who seek a bed in a crisis shelter are turned away every night, mostly due to a lack of space. Supporting women and children who are disadvantaged and suffering due to domestic violence, family violence and homelessness. As a single mum, my heart breaks that we have such a problem in this country. I’m delighted and extremely proud to be supporting this incredibly important charity. Love Mish Michelle Bridges Celebrity Apprentice Australia #celebrityapprentice #celebrityapprenticeau #walkingbesideher #domesticviolence

18.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 Drum roll please... We have extremely exciting news. We have been asked to co-create a Walk The Talk Corporate program with KPMG Australia for Women's Community Shelters! This is an incredible opportunity for us to walk alongside a multinational corporate and reimagine how they might best not only support employees living with domestic and / or family violence, but extend their talents into the broader community to better support frontline services too. It's an enormous opp...ortunity to also centre the voices of survivors, embed action (not just words) and to work for change. Our Director for Education and Special Projects, Dannielle Miller, will be designing and delivering this work. Onwards!

16.01.2022 Thanks so much MM+J Architects for #playingforshelter and supporting our Womens Community Shelters Network. #wcs #playingforshelter #COVID19

16.01.2022 What a wonderful and festive initiative in aid of WCS - good luck Sallianne, can’t wait to see the results.

15.01.2022 Thank you for joining @Womens Community Shelters Beecroft House Anniversary Celebration. We look forward to hearing from our partners @Link Housing, @Twilight Aged Care, @Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter, @National Projects & Maintenance & @GenerousandGrateful to discuss this innovative project! Please post any questions you have below and we will either answer them here in the chat or during our Q&A session.

15.01.2022 Its been so hard in 2020 not to be able to run the schedule for Walk the Talk we had planned, due to the pandemic - but when it DOES happen, oh my. Hearts full, hands busy and the world nudged along the path to being a bit better. Annabelle

15.01.2022 "Reclaim the Night is hosting a panel to discuss issues that women and non-binary people face in the COVID crisis, and the challenges in the present day. This year's theme is a reaction to the overwhelming increase in domestic violence during Covid and the recent uncovered prevalence of state violence and gendered violence. Always Remember is an acknowledgement that covid has exacerbated the vulnerable position of at- risk women, and now is the time to take a deep look at issues that are affecting women in 2020." - Reclaim the Night Sydney Organisers.

15.01.2022 Did you know? Everyone can play a role in solving domestic and family violence. It starts with you, in your community. Join us: www.choresforacause.org.au

14.01.2022 Sunday was a chores day! #choresforacause #choresforcamden #bluewrenhouse #bwhcws #camdenwomensshelter www.choresforacause.org.au

14.01.2022 During crisis after crisis in 2020, violence against women remains at dangerously high rates- in fact, it is likely to get worse. Reclaim the Night Sydney is hosting a panel to discuss issues that women and non-binary people face in the COVID crisis, and the challenges in the present day. This year's theme is a reaction to the overwhelming increase in domestic violence during Covid and the recent uncovered prevalence of state violence and gendered violence. Always Remember is... an acknowledgement that covid has exacerbated the vulnerable position of at- risk women, and now is the time to take a deep look at issues that are affecting women in 2020. https://www.facebook.com/events/999911783789931 See more

13.01.2022 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 http://ow.ly/zQ9e50BfxIO Make a difference to women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness in South-East Sydney #westfieldeastgardens #stopdv #homelessness #community #wearecommunity Please do not forget share EVERYWHERE A $10,000 grant would really help us achieve this goal! Please vote below.

12.01.2022 Michael Hill has launched a trend-driven jewellery line, Medley. The sister brand to Michael Hill is positioned to give fashion-focused women access to affordable, on-trend pieces. "They want affordable and on-trend pieces that can be worn across a number of occasions and ultimately, Medley is an extension of who they are," Medley chief brand and strategy officer Vanessa Brennan said. ... Medley launched in partnership with I=Change, to allow customers to donate $1 from their purchase to one of three charities; Womens Community Shelters, Foodbank Australia, Australian Childhood Foundation "At Medley, we aim to build self-confidence and enhance the individuality of every woman. "With this belief at our core, i=Change is the perfect partner. "Together we have the opportunity to support projects focused on supporting and empowering women and girls of all ages," she said. source: i=change / Ragtrader

11.01.2022 Theresa Lamb.... look her name up in the dictionary under ‘Angel’. This beautiful lady donated her old car to a resident of ours who had recently escaped a dome...stic violence situation at home. ...You read that correctly, she donated her car. Pass the tissues!Our resident ‘Jane’ (not real name) has been working and studying and trying to get her life back on track. Along came an angel aka Theresa and helped make Jane’s life so much easier. I hope this story lifts your spirits as much as it did ours. Wow. Just wow! Please join me in thanking Theresa . You’ve made such a huge difference in someone else’s life. We are very grateful to you!! See more

11.01.2022 Drum roll please .... Introducing Womens Community Shelters TV cast members to star in the next Adventure All Stars television series . This award-winning filming & fundraising project is proudly produced by Charity TV Global. . Each of our All Star Ambassadors have committed to raise funds for Womens Community Shelters. We look forward to showcasing each Ambassador and sharing why they have decided to walk beside us.

11.01.2022 We’re buzzing after a Parramatta Women’s Shelter working bee today! A big thank you to organiser Chinthani Wijayapala and this incredible squad of Board members, family and friends.

10.01.2022 Our wonderful partners at the Macquarie Group and the Macquarie Foundation are supporting WCS again with a fantastic Revive For Cover event this Friday, the 23rd October 2020. Register and you can access a full day of wellness activities from the comfort of your own home and support WCS at the same time. Click below for more info and how to register... we hope you can join the fun.

09.01.2022 Mark your diary and be ready to bid! We are home for the holidays and we welcome Saint Peter, Paddington and the Fish Butchery Paddington as Tree Sponsors

09.01.2022 How brilliant to see Polly Dunning singing the praises of our new Chores for a Cause fundraiser over at North Shore Mums; "And with the housework piling up (I swear my dishes dirty themselves) and my mind on my responsibility to help create a more equal world for my son and daughter, and for all our sons and daughters, joining the Chores for a Cause program is a no-brainer." ABSOLUTELY! This is THE PERFECT SPRING PROJECT for your kids. An absolute no-brainer! Join in, and do share with us what your children are up to. We want to see all these future #lifechangers #genderwarriors in action. #choresforacause

08.01.2022 Congratulations to everyone involved in making Beecroft House a huge success - the project partners, the community, the corporate and individual donors, everyone who gave their time and effort to create a beautiful, safe and secure home for women over 55. If you missed our celebration event you can watch again here.

07.01.2022 We love this #choresforacause www.choresforacause.org.au

07.01.2022 Many of our donors and volunteers have their own stories. John has been supporting our work for a while and today he shared his story with me. He told me that buying Milo for the women and children in our shelters was a way for him to bring a smile to their faces. Sallianne McClelland If you are interested in hearing more stories and how you can support our network, please sign up for our e-news: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/ and follow our network pages f...or donor call outs. #itsthelittlethings #walkingbesideher #itsmarvellouswhatadifferencemilomakes Great Lakes Womens Shelter The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter

07.01.2022 My Dear Danni column this week is such a powerful one. Please read - because growing girls who understand the importance of gender equality, and know what respectful relationships look and feel like, is not only vital for all our daughters, but this knowledge also functions to protect them whether they’ve been raised in homes where there has been domestic violence, or not. https://womensagenda.com.au//dear-danni-my-ex-was-abusive/

07.01.2022 This ABSOLUTE LEGEND is eight-year-old Bonnie. She is washing her neighbour's cars to raise money for Women's Community Shelters. Bonnie says; "I want to help because everyone should be able to have a good, safe life." Chores for a Cause is more than a hashtag, or a fundraiser. It is an opportunity for kids to make a valuable contribution, and to have important, age appropriate conversations in their homes around gender equity and personal safety. This could possibly be the...ir first positive experience with giving, and plant a seed that may grow into an adulthood enhanced by the joy of volunteering and contributing. For other kids who may have experienced domestic or family violence first-hand, we hope this fundraiser will help them feel less alone. Theyll see there are entire communities of kids (like Bonnie!) and adults (like us!) working to instigate change. Your child can join us here: https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/chores-for-a-ca/ #choresforacause

06.01.2022 Emma Heyde Hornsby Councillor was the first person to answer our call of support during this Covid Challenging times. #walkingbesideus #walkingbesideher

05.01.2022 Today, in a game changer for Australian women, Are Media has formed a powerful coalition to call for state and federal governments to criminalise coercive control. Standing with Women's Community Shelters, White Ribbon Australia, Women's Safety NSW, Small Steps 4 Hannah, Women's Legal Service Queensland, and Doctors Against Violence Towards Women - Public Page , Editor of The The Australian Women's Weekly Nicole Byers delivered a firm message to state and federal government. We will not stop until we are heard. Details: https://bit.ly/3dgle8a

05.01.2022 To help shine a light on this frequently misunderstood form of domestic abuse, body+soul is uncovering the heart-wrenching stories of Australians who have been directly affected by this and to share their tales of survival as well as impart practical advice to help others. We invite you to read the stories of Rachel, Roia, Laura and Nicole as told to Dannielle Miller. Great Lakes Womens Shelter... Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter Beecroft House Mosman House See more

05.01.2022 We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce today, thanks to our incredible community support, we have purchased a safe and permanent home for our shelte...r! This has been a long held dream of our staff and supporters, kicked off nearly four years ago by our then President Sallianne McClelland. Our new home is safe and already filled with care, but it will need some TLC. We are hoping to call on the support of our generous community to provide some renovation skills to make it fit for purpose. We cannot wait to open our new loving home to women and their children who are in desperate need of care and support. Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank Branches Annabelle Daniel

04.01.2022 Today is your last opportunity to vote for Tricia Hitchen The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter Board Director for being a finalist in the Westfield Penrith Local Hero Awards. You can vote for Tricia and support our shelter at this link. https://www.westfield.com.au//7vy2Xt7TFS/local-heroes-2020

04.01.2022 Team Hudson are Playing for Shelter tonight and it looks like they have some pretty delish bites to enjoy too!! #playingforshelter #WCS

03.01.2022 Following on the success of Beecroft House, we are delighted to bring another affordable housing solution for older women in crisis. Welcome to the WCS family, Mosman House, our latest meanwhile use project which provides transitional housing for 18 women over 55 in the Mosman area. Great Lakes Womens Shelter... The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter Beecroft House Mosman House See more

03.01.2022 We are in awe of our fabulous Charity TV Global / Adventure All Stars Cast Member - Cindy Brown. Check this fabulous raffle she has running and you can grab a ticket for just $10! My 12 days of Christmas Raffle $50Voucher from Theboathousegroup A brand new Nokia 8.3 5G phone from Nokia Mobile... A stay at Billabong Retreat Sydney Skincare package from Aspect Skincare Two free passes to Get Running from Boobs on the Run TM A bottle of Moët & Chandon Bespoke flower arrangement from np_preservedarrangements Bistro and bar vouchers from @The Bayview Hotel Two Sand-Free Beach towels from Sandy Cape A Family Pass to Taronga Zoo Sydney A pair of brand new goodr Sunnies from Pure Running A $250 Arbonne Australia & New Zealand gift voucher GET YOUR TICKET HERE - https://cindy-brown.square.site/ $10 a pop, buy as many as you like. Last prize drawn 24/12/2020 All proceeds to Women's Community Shelters

02.01.2022 Happy Monday If you have the power today to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that Today we would like to share with you the art and craf...t activities our families participated in last week. Thank you to our community for donating these arty goodies and making our families happy. See more

02.01.2022 . Geraldine Bilston, victim-survivor and advocate; Yvette Cehtel, CEO of Women's Legal Service Tasmania Inc; Brad Chilcott, executive director of White Ribbon Australia; Annabelle Daniel OAM, CEO of Women’s Community Shelters; Hayley Foster, CEO of Women's Safety NSW; ... Fiona Hamilton, Aboriginal victim-survivor and advocate; Jess Hill author of See what you made me do; Paul McGorrery, PhD candidate at Deakin Law School; Marilyn McMahon, deputy dean of Deakin Law School; Nithya Reddy, advocate and Preethi Reddy’s sister; Sally Stevenson AM, general manager of Illawarra Women's Health Centre; Karen Williams, founder of Doctors Against Violence Towards Women. See more

02.01.2022 "The prawns are running this month and the travel restrictions are favourable. At the minimum, it will be a great weekend out of Sydney in beautiful country with some real characters. We will stay the night locally the night before, having dinner with some of the traditional owners, the Biripi people." - John Hempton Ray Saunders' son Grant is a film-maker who made the beautiful and thoughtful film - Teach A Man To Fish - about the river, his father, a fisherman’s life and a ...lot of current issues. It debuted at the Sydney Film Festival (SFF) in 2018. To get the ball rolling I have donated $10,000 to Great Lakes Womens Shelter and am hoping some of my readers can beat that handsomely. The bidding will start at $5000. Even with a minimum bid the Shelter will get a very welcome $15000. There is only room for two extra people on the boat so there will just be two of us with Grant and Ray. Happy bidding John Hempton https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/164427821690

02.01.2022 Check out the latest news from across the WCS network.

01.01.2022 This is why, at Women’s Community Shelters, we have a dedicated a Child Support Worker assisting at each of our family shelters. Children witnessing domestic violence and a lack of safety in their homes deserve specialist support in their own right, as well as in partnership with the support their Mums receive. Our Child Support Program is funded by our generous donors.

01.01.2022 Every member of our community should be able to get the support they need to be safe at home; no matter their visa status. Read more and show your support here... https://www.fairagenda.org/safety_regardlessofvisastatus

01.01.2022 We value that Gorgi Collections and their customers choose to walk beside us every single day. If you have a business and would like to talk to us about a partnership, please reach out to Nathalie at [email protected]

01.01.2022 Reclaim the Night is hosting a night of storytelling and music by women and non-binary artists. There will be comedy, spoken word poetry, DJs, and much more. This will be an online event of recorded performances, accessible via a private YouTube video that will be sent to all ticket holders. Tickets are $5, with all funds going to Women's Community Shelters, Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia, and Sisters Inside. Donations of $10 or more will also receive a link to their panel discussion. https://www.facebook.com/events/657290251592216

01.01.2022 Saturday inspiration, sorted! We are blown away that our incredible Walk The Talk supporters at Kingswood High have created their own video as a tool to motivate their mates to get behind Chores for a Cause. Do take a look, its genuinely so encouraging to see teens partnering us in our work. Bravo Kingswood! The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter are very grateful and so value you partnering them in their work.

01.01.2022 Support your local shelter - and sweep aside traditional views about who does what chores at home. www.choresforacause.org.au Today, Womens Community Shelters are launching a new, innovative fund-raising campaign. A pioneering program building young peoples awareness of gender inequality and domestic violence and womens homelessness, Chores for a Cause empowers young people aged 8-18 to support the women and children in need in their community by completing chores in exc...hange for money they can then donate to the shelter of their choice. WCS would be thrilled if kids could raise up to $25 . Why not more? This isnt just about a few young people doing the heavy lifting and raising lots of money. This is an opportunity for everyone to feel they can pitch in and do their little bit too. Because solving domestic and family violence and homelessness needs everyone to care and contribute. The program launches TODAY - just in time for spring cleaning! www.choresforacause.org.au WCS CEO, Annabelle Daniel OAM says; Domestic and family violence is a chronic and ongoing social problem that spikes during times of widespread disaster and stress. Charities are often the very first responders to the vulnerable, the isolated and the homeless who are at particular risk right now during this pandemic. We have seen significant numbers of potential fundraising events planned for WCS and our shelter network cancelled for the foreseeable future. Innovative, positive campaigns like this one have the potential to not only help our sector raise much needed funds, but to provide a sense of hope. Our Education Officer, Dannielle Miller explains why this is not only brilliant for our shelters, but for the kids who roll up their sleeves and support the initiative too: This initiative offers a powerful opportunity to start some really important, age-appropriate conversations in our homes and schools around chore equity (what sort of chores do families need to do, and how often does each family member usually spend on these?), gender stereotyping (theres no such thing as girls' work and boys' work - we can all do all the things!) and respectful relationships (every member of a family should feel safe and respected). The research also clearly shows that meaningful fund-raising opportunities like this one are just what our young people need right now. During times of uncertainty, altruistic acts boost our morale, foster a sense of connection, and give us back a sense of control. Lets do this! www.choresforacause.org.au The Haven - Nepean Women's Shelter The Sanctuary - The Hills Women's Shelter Great Lakes Womens Shelter Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Parramatta Women's Shelter Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter Bayside Women's Shelter Camden Women's Shelter #choresforacause