Help us assist women in crisis to create a better, happier future
Help us assist women in crisis to create a better, happier future
Upcoming Events

Sisters of Freedom Book Launch
You are warmly invited to an exciting and exclusive event at historic home, Kuranda, for the launch of best-selling author, Mary-Anne O’Connor’s latest book of historical fiction which is set in Kuranda and the surrounding area in the period of ferment and change prior to World War I.
When? Saturday 1st May 2021
Session 1 9:45 for 10:00 a.m. start (12:00 p.m. finish)
Session 2 12:45 for 1:00 p.m. start (3:00 p.m. finish)
Find out more and get your tickets here.

Return and Earn
Did you know you can select HKWS as your charity when you return and earn?
Click the image to hear more from our President Louise McCann about why she and her family are getting behind this initiative.
And you don’t have to be in our state to donate to us through Return and Earn using their new App.

Inspiring Hope, Empowering with Confidence.
Every woman deserves to live with hope and dignity.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are bringing our community, women and men, together to Inspire Hope and Empower with Confidence, and give every women the chance to live with hope and dignity.
Where: Kiplings Garage Bar and Restaurant: 2 Eastern Road, Turramurra NSW 2074
Date: 24 May 2021
Time: 8:00am to 10:30am
Find out more and get your tickets here.
Who We Are
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter provides safe, temporary accommodation for vulnerable women fleeing domestic violence or homelessness. Our support services assist women in crisis to create a better, happier future. Read the stories of some of our clients below to find out more.

331
Women safely housed since opening

46
Women supported through HKWS Outreach Program

58
Women assisted in 2019
A further 105 couldn’t be helped because of a lack of resources