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 Pre-Order
Mary-Anne O’Connor is a bestselling Australian Author who grew up in the Bushland Shires of Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai. Mary-Anne and Harper Collins will donate $15 back to the Shelter from each book purchased via the HKWS shop. By buying the book through HKWS you help to raise funds that go directly to helping women in need in our community. Order your book here.
Book is available 7 April and we will have it delivered as close to that date as possible.
International Women's Day 2021 - 8th March 2021
This years International Women’s Day theme is Choose to Challenge. This theme is about choosing to call out gender bias and inequality and seek out and celebrate womens’ achievements. If you want to make your IWD meaningful I invite you to get in touch about arranging a speaker for your event and discuss how you can choose to challenge and help empower women.
Bobbin Head Classic - 28th March
Sign-up to be a volunteer marshall and support HKWS. All marshalls must be 18 years or over.
To find out more about the event click 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