Empowering women in crisis to create a better future
Empowering women in crisis to create a better future
WHO WE ARE
What we do
We provide a safe, non-threatening environment for women that will assist them through their emotional and physical crisis.
Get Involved
Help the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter fill a much needed gap in emergency housing for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.
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Every dollar received benefits the shelter directly. Our board and supporting committees consist of dedicated, unpaid volunteers.
263
reported domestic violence assaults in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Council areas in the last year
282
women safely housed at our shelter since opening in Feb 2015 (as at Dec 2018)
72%
needed help due to domestic violence, 23% were homeless
97%
had a tailored case plan within 72 hours of shelter arrival
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Give regularly
The shelter is dependent on donations. Every dollar received benefits the shelter directly.
Partnerships
We are always keen to connect and form partnerships. Contact us for more information.
Fundraising
Set up your own fundraiser for the shelter.
RECENT NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
5:45pm: Coffee/Tea
6:00pm – 8:00pm Session
Registration Essential – to register please visit
https://lifeline.jobreadyplus.com/terminal/online_book_course/2612
Learn to Recognise, Respond, Refer and support the people in your life.
The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter is once again hosting a DV-alert domestic and family violence community awareness sessions. You don’t need to be a professional to provide help when someone is living in violence.
These DV Alert sessions are run by Lifeline and sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Venue generously donated by Magpies Waitara
Water, Coffee and Tea will be provided.
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