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HKWS and Bendigo Bank…
…unite to raise $200,000 in 10 days for a Safe Place.
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and domestic violence case managers partner amidst COVID-19 crisis.
Silent Pandemic:
Women facing domestic violence and homelessness are even more vulnerable.
More funding…
…for domestic violence services needed to cope with Christmas and New Year.
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🎉 Have you purchased your raffle tickets yet? The Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai has an amazing raffle happening at the moment with 32 amazing prizes, including: 👉 $1,000 Woolworths voucher 👉Gym members 👉Cleaning services 👉Movie vouchers 👉and more! The best thing? The raffle proceeds are supporting Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and KYDS Youth Counselling 🫶Visit https://rafflelink.com.au/ku-ring-gai_rotary to get your tickets before July 31 and support HKWS! #HKWS #raffle #community #rotary
💚❤️ We asked and Bunnings delivered!! Thank you to Bunnings Thornleigh for recently supplying everything we need to create our herb and veggie garden at the shelter! In the coming weeks, our staff and residents will lift some soil and test their green thumbs with the creation of this garden. 👒 🏡 We’ll be sure to send ‘after’ shots then. For now, here’s a photo of our General Manager Em with Cass and Ellis from Bunnings (special thanks also to Eve for facilitating everything!) 🤩 The herbs and veggies will be a welcome addition to our garden oasis and oh-so useful in creating lovely meals in our shelter kitchen 🥕 🍅 🥬 #HKWS #WCS #Bunnings #ThankYou
👏 Thank you to Four Seasons Nursery & Garden Centre for yet another donation box full of donations to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter! 🌸 For over six years, Four Seasons Plant Bug have been collecting donations at their front desk to support the women who seek our care. Over $4K has been collectively raised. This amount could provide crisis accommodation to 26 women for the night. This impact is huge. Thank you to Kylie, Cam and the team! 🐛 🐞 💕 #HKWS #WCS #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
🎁 The Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai has a wonderful raffle happening at the moment with 32 amazing prizes, including a $1,000 Woolworths voucher! The best thing? The raffle proceeds are supporting Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and @KYDS Youth Counselling 👉Visit https://rafflelink.com.au/ku-ring-gai_rotary to get your tickets today and support HKWS! Rotary are also looking for volunteers to help promote this raffle over the next month on the weekends at various Bunnings locations - Chatswood, Pymble and Balgowlah. If you are able to assist by volunteering for one of these 2-hour time slots, please email ua.gro.swkh@eciffo and we will share the available shifts! Thank you so much for your support. Team HKWS x #HKWS #raffle #community #rotary
It's NAIDOC week! From 7-14 July events and initiatives are held across Australia in recognition and celebration of the rich history, culture, and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year's theme celebrates the unyielding spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. At HKWS we're recognising NAIDOC week by deepening our understanding of the First Nations histories and traditions. We're encouraging our community to get involved with the many events, experiences and workshops that are happening in your area. The incredible 2024 NAIDOC Week poster ‘Urapun Muy’ (pictured) is an artwork by Deb Belyea of SAMUAWGADHALGAL, TORRES STRAIT. Visit @naidocweek for more information, or discover events happening near you via the link here https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events Image and graphics from @naidocweek #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud
A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Shelter during our recent EOFY campaign 👏👏 🥰 Together, we raised over 185K! A huge achievement. This enables us to support more women in our community who have escaped domestic abuse and provide a full program of holistic care 💜 The work we do would not be possible without your constant support. We thank our community for standing with us, giving generously, and taking action to support the women who seek our care 🌻 Love Team HKWS x
👉With less than two days to go, we still need your urgent help to reach our $200K fundraising goal. Thank you to everyone who has given a donation this financial year. Your support empowers women and ensures we can continue to deliver critical, dedicated programs, provide essential medical and legal assistance, secure permanent housing, and facilitate employment. Through courage and determination, women at HKWS rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. 🙏Your donation today gives hope. Follow the link in our bio to help transform the lives of women today. https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 #eofy #HKWS #donate #wcc
With only three days to go before June 30, we urgently need your help. ❤️ Your tax deductible donation will ensure that more women in desperate need can be assisted. Right now, many women escaping domestic violence or facing homelessness are living in fear, unable to access our services. Thank you to everyone who has supported our vital work. Your gift will help us transform the lives of more women. If you still wish to give you can change the life of a woman today by making a tax-deductible donation via the link here: https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 We hope to raise $200,000 by June 30 in order to deliver critical, dedicated programs, provide essential medical and legal assistance, secure permanent housing, and facilitate employment. Every woman deserves to live free from violence and fear. We can’t do this important work without you. Thank you.
“As the financial year draws to a close we are asking for your support. If you are able to make a contribution, please help us continue providing vital assistance to women in need.” 🦋 Watch this video message from our compassionate Shelter Lead, Angelica. 🙏We urgently need to raise $200K by June 30 to support more women escaping domestic violence and homelessness who seek safety and assistance from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. We have almost reached $100K - please help us double that! You can change the life of a woman today by making a tax-deductible donation via the link here: https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 🫶A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community members who have helped so far, we are so grateful. Your support will ensure every woman has the tailored care she needs to create a brighter future, never returning to a life of fear and violence. #EOFY #HKWS #WCS #donate
Empowering women in crisis to create a better future 💜 This is our mission. Here is a note given to us this month. Our team of compassionate caseworkers walk beside each resident, every step of the way. Donate before June 30 at https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 and support more women escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Your donation can transform a woman’s life. Thank you 🌻 #HKWS #WCS #EOFY2024
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given a donation this financial year. Your support means the world to us and makes a significant difference in the lives of women in crisis. So far, we’ve raised over $60K. However, we still need your urgent help now to raise $200K. Your gift will support more women escaping domestic violence and homelessness who seek safety and assistance from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter (HKWS). Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation before June 30 at https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 A tailored and holistic case management plan is created with every woman at HKWS. Over twelve weeks, she receives the support she needs to heal, before beginning to rebuild her life. Assisted by our caseworkers, each woman is empowered with opportunities for personal growth and the development of skills, to work towards a future that is self-reliant. Through courage and determination, women rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. 👉Your donation gives hope. Follow the link below to help transform the lives of women today https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024
📝“My name is Maria*. I’m a fifty one year old woman who came to HKWS in February 2024. The day I arrived I was a broken, humiliated and demoralised person. I had been through so much. The experiences I endured prior to becoming homeless were not ideal for living. I tried to opt out of life. Homelessness can happen to anyone at any time.I finally called HKWS and this was to be my introduction to a truly wonderful woman. Her name is Munira. Luckily for me she became my key caseworker. By the time I came to HKWS I had no faith in humanity whatsoever. I don’t know how the team did it but they helped me to become a strong and independent woman. They treated me with kindness, compassion and most importantly respect. Every caseworker (I call them care workers) at HKWS has a special place in my heart. I cannot thank them enough. Every shelter needs people like the beautiful souls there. They work so hard and you can tell it’s more than just a job to them. Angelica the Shelter Lead is a wonderful supportive, kind and caring person who runs the shelter with compassion and treats everyone with dignity and respect. The staff and the clients. She has created a place where I felt like I was at home. I felt safe and secure. I had an exit form to fill out and one of the questions asked if there was any way to improve the service. Honestly, I couldn’t think of a single thing. I wrote this on the second night in my new apartment. I went from homeless to hopeful in ten weeks all because of their help, support and caring natures. I couldn’t have done this without them. Once again thank you!” 🙏 Maria's* story shows how your support can change lives. At HKWS we offer more than just a bed for the night. Our dedicated team of caseworkers provide a safe haven and work tirelessly with each woman to develop a personalised plan, empowering her to rebuild her life, one step at a time. 💪Our goal this year is to raise $200,000 to provide essential care for women in need. Every dollar donated ensures that more women like Maria* can receive the caseworker support they desperately need. Please help us support more women like Maria*. Head to the link in our donation page below to make your tax deductible donation! 🙏 https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community this financial year. You know who you are, thank you for your kind donations. *Maria is not her real name #HKWS #EOFY #donate #WCS
Have you been feeling the winter chill? 🧣 Are you reaching for that extra blanket or turning up the heating? Every night 1 in 2 women who seek crisis accommodation in Australia can't access a safe warm place. These women may be sleeping in a car, may be doing it rough on the streets or, staying in an unsafe relationship. At Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter we believe this is unacceptable. Your donation before June 30, will help ensure we can keep providing a warm, safe home for women escaping domestic abuse and homelessness. Not only that, but it will ensure we can continue to provide wrap-around holistic care to every woman who comes through our doors. We hope each woman never has to access a service like ours again and can be empowered to create a bright future. Head to the link below to make your tax-deductible donation! To those who have already given, thank you. 🙏 https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 #HKWS #EOFY #donate #WCS
Small but mighty supporters! Alex, Rose and Leo are some of the youngest but mightiest supporters of HKWS. They recently set up a stall selling home-grown mandarins and muffins to raise money for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. Not only did they raise funds, but they topped it up with contributions from their own savings! Their mum, Jen, is one of our HKWS board members. Alex said he’d like to volunteer at the shelter one day, just like his mum. And Rose said they fundraised because they “wanted to help women be safe.” What inspiring children, and of course a wonderful role model in Jen. Thank you all so much for supporting women who seek the services of HKWS. You are amazing. #thankyou #community #wcs #hkws
“I wish I wasn’t in this role and that a service like HKWS had to exist, but unfortunately I am and it does. We are in a national crisis of family and domestic violence and whilst the government funding recently announced was welcomed, it unfortunately doesn’t reach shelters like ours, so now more than ever we need support from the community...” 👉Em, General Manager at HKWS 🫴We need your help now to raise $200K by June 30 to make sure we can deliver a full program of holistic care to every woman who arrives at HKWS. Your support will ensure every woman has the tailored care she needs to create a brighter future, never returning to a life of fear and violence. You can change the life of a woman today by making a tax-deductible donation via the link here https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 🫶To those who have already given, thank you. We can’t provide this important service without you. #HKWS #EOFY #donate #WCC
💛 A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Wahroonga for your continued support of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. In this instance, as a nominated beneficiary of funds raised at the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic 🚴♀️ Here is a photo of our volunteer, supporter and advocate Jo Moffat with board member Kate and our General Manager Emily. Em is being handed a cheque for $9,200 by Wahroonga Rotary President Mentie Knowles. 🌸 This amount is life changing. For example, it could provide one week of safety and support for nine women at HKWS. Special thank you to Jo for coordinating our HKWS volunteers at the Bobbo, it’s a big task. And of course, thank you to everyone who volunteered on the day! 👏👏 The Bobbo is a tremendous community event that gives back to so many worthy charities and causes. We are so grateful to be one of them. Thank you Wahroonga Rotary Club, we couldn’t provide this important service without you 🥰 Women's Community Shelters #HKWS #WCS #WahroongaRotaryClub #BobbinHeadCC
🤝Will you partner with us in making a tangible difference in the lives of women in crisis? Your donation, no matter the size, will have a profound impact and help us continue our vital work in creating a safer, more compassionate community for all. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women's Shelter is a registered charity and financial donations over $2 are tax deductible. All funds raised go back to support women in our care. 👉Donate via the link / here: https://drcthkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024
📣 Whilst our community, like board member Kate, works tirelessly supporting the needs of women in our care, our resources are stretched thin, and the demand for our services continues to rise. Despite our best efforts, we are forced to turn away women in need because we are at capacity - a heartbreaking reality that underscores the urgent need for action. 💪 We need your help now to raise $200K by June 30 to make sure we can deliver a full program of holistic care to every woman who arrives at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. Your support will ensure every woman has the tailored care she needs to create a brighter future, never returning to a life of fear and violence. 👉You can change the life of a woman today by making a tax-deductible donation via the link in our bio #EOFY #HKWS #WCC #boardmember #annualgivingappeal
Here are two inspiring notes written to Angelica, our wonderful Shelter Lead, by two recent residents. THIS is the impact your support has 💜 Every woman who walks through our doors is greeted with kindness. In our safe and secure shelter, she embarks on a journey. Guided by Angelica, our team of experienced and compassionate case workers walk beside each resident, every step of the way 🦋 Please consider joining us in making a tangible difference in the lives of women in crisis by making a donation before June 30 at https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 Your support will have a profound impact and help us continue our vital work and create a safer, more compassionate community for all. Thank you ❤️ #HKWS #EOFY2024 #WCS Women's Community Shelters
🌟 Join @nickmcardle_oz and #TeamHKWS for City2Surf 2024! 🌟 Make a difference while getting fit and having fun! 🏃♀️🏅 This year, we’re inviting YOU to run the City2Surf with us to support HKWS on Sunday, August 11! Grab some friends and walk, run or dance to the finish line to help us raise awareness and funds for the vital work of our women’s shelter. 🏃 Just follow two simple steps via the link in our bio to sign up! 1️⃣ Register for the City2Surf first (you can enter via our fundraising page) 2️⃣ Join Team HKWS If you can’t make it on the day, you can still support HKWS via the Team HKWS page! 🥰 By running or supporting our shelter in the City2Surf, you are empowering women, raising awareness, and helping put an end to domestic and family violence in our community. Thank you for caring and we can’t wait to see you on August 11! . . . . . #HKWS #teamHKWS #City2Surf #c2s #LetsRunSydney#runforshelter #WCS#empowerwomen
This is a photo of Chris and Ros from Plant Rescue Ku-ring-gai. We call Chris and Ros our garden angels 😇. Last year, they came to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and planted a wide variety of gorgeous rescue plants throughout our garden. Recently, they’ve come back to check up on the plants, do some gardening and plant more! Here they are sitting in front of a stunning Salvia plant, which grew from nothing into this lush backdrop. The love and care from our garden angels has transformed our yard into a healing oasis. We are so grateful for your ongoing support of HKWS, Chris and Ros - thank you. #HKWS #WCS #ThankYou
“…a reconciled Australia is one where our rights as First Australians are not just respected but championed in all the places that matter…” - Kirstie Parker, @reconciliationaus It’s National Reconciliation Week. At Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter, we encourage our community to reflect and learn about the five dimensions of reconciliation: historical acceptance; race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity and unity. Reconciliation is everyone’s business. You can learn more and take action in a range of ways by visiting reconciliation.org.au #reconciliationweek #HKWS #WCC
🙌 An enormous thank you to everyone who contributed to the amazing success of the Lindfield Fun Run last Sunday 🏃♀️🏃 What a fabulous day! The sun was shining, the sausages sizzling, and our community our in force! 🎉 To the Barker College students who arrived before dawn, setting up all the tents, furniture and equipment in the cold and dark, you are stars! 🌟 To all the HKWS volunteers and competitors, family and friends, from babies to grandparents, you represent all that is special about our community. Contributing in so many ways. A special shout out to HKWS board member, Kate Giles, for her significant role, in not only planning this event over many months, and arriving pre-dawn, but also running on the day with all her family! Jen Teh, another board member, also ran with her family 🦋 Congratulations to all the participants - always a mighty effort! 💪 Ku-ring-gai Rotary Club are the powerhouse behind the event. Proceeds from the day will be directed to KYDS Youth Development Service and HKWS ❤️❤️ #HKWS #WCS #LindfieldFunRun2024 #CommunitySupport Women's Community Shelters
🌟 Meet Nick! “My family and I have supported HKWS for a few years now, and I became actively involved last year when I was invited to join a committee. Most recently as a Board Director and Chair of the Assets Committee, I’ve been able to use my expertise to drive real change. In my life beyond HKWS, I work for a large corporate in a sustainability role, and I sit on the gender equity committee. I’m (a bit of a health freak!) very health conscious and always enjoy a good run! As a dad and a local resident, I'm passionate about supporting women experiencing gender based violence and homelessness. While men’s behaviour is the problem, men play an important role in finding a solution. I hope I can influence other men to speak out widely and to act locally. Our shelter is truly a place of refuge, with kind and caring staff, and compassionate volunteers, all working together to support each resident on their journey to rebuild their lives. HKWS is such a welcoming community, and volunteering with this inspiring group of people is so rewarding.” Thank you so much Nick for all of the incredible work you do for our shelter! 💜 🌻 #HKWS #WCS #MeetOurTeam #volunteer
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, USYD - University of Sydney and Domestic Violence NSW are holding a special community film screening of ‘Blaze’ directed by Archibald prize winning artist Del Kathryn Barton. 📅When: Friday May 24. ⏰Time: 5:15 PM 📍 Where: Eastern Avenue Building, Lecture Theatre 315, Camperdown Campus ‘Blaze’ is a feature film that uses Barton’s distinctive style to explore how creativity can be a source of healing for children victim-survivors exposed to violence. The screening will be followed by a recorded conversation with the film’s director. This is an excellent way to get involved this Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Head to this link for more information
✨ National Volunteer Week 2024 An enormous thank you to all our volunteers for the vital role you play in providing a safe and secure home for the women who seek our care. We are so grateful for your kindness, compassion and your generosity of spirit. Through giving your time and sharing your expertise you are changing lives 💐 📷 We have created a collage of some of our fabulous volunteers over the past few years. See if you can spot yourself! We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you! 👏 ❤️ #HKWS #WCS #NVW2024 #volunteers #thankyou #community Volunteering Australia Women's Community Shelters Barker College Pymble Ladies' College
🌟 Join #TeamHKWS for City2Surf 2024! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference while getting fit and having fun? 🏃♀️🏅 This year, we’re inviting YOU to run the City2Surf with us to support HKWS on Sunday, August 11! Grab some friends and walk, run or dance to the finish line to help us raise awareness and funds for the vital work of our women's shelter. 🏃🕺 https://city2surf24.grassrootz.com/hornsby-ku-ring-gai-women-s-shelter Just follow two simple steps via this link👆 to sign up! 1️⃣ Register for the City2Surf via our fundraising page 2️⃣ Join Team HKWS If you can’t make it on the day, you can still support HKWS via the Team HKWS page! 🥰 By running or supporting our shelter in the City2Surf, you are empowering women, raising awareness, and helping put an end to domestic and family violence in our community. Thank you for caring and we can’t wait to see you on August 11! 💖🌻 . . . . . #HKWS #teamHKWS #City2Surf #c2s #LetsRunSydney#runforshelter #WCS#empowerwomen
Last Friday our case workers and residents shared a beautiful lunch together. It was a time to reflect and connect. Each woman cooked a dish meaningful to them and was given a surprise gift, thanks to The Body Shop 🫧 💖 🌱 Here are some words from our Shelter Lead Angelica… “We had a wonderful harmony lunch to celebrate the unique bond we share as women. Each woman contributed a special dish, creating a space where we could come together to celebrate one another. The women shared their strengths and what they have found at the shelter. They expressed that it was more than just enjoying a meal, ‘we appreciated the warmth, and the feeling that loneliness is in the past as we gain new support from today and into the future.’” Gatherings like this bring our core goal at HKWS to the fore; that of empowering women in crisis to create happier, brighter futures. Each of these women is on this upward journey 🦋 💜 #HKWS #WCS #harmony #empowerment #support
Berowra Quilters have done it again! More beautifully crafted quilts have been donated to the women at our shelter. We are constantly in awe of the craftsmanship and stunning fabrics used for these quilts. More than this, these quilts are a symbol of love and care - of a woman feeling wrapped and supported by our team of case workers at HKWS and of course the broader community of individuals and groups who support this service. Thank you once again for donating these special quilts. Team HKWS x #community #hkwshelter #womenscommunityshelters
🌻 As we approach the end of the financial year, the team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter is reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal. We urgently need your support to continue our crucial mission of providing safety, security and practical assistance to women who are escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Last year you helped us to transform our Shelter into a welcoming home, this year we are asking you to help transform the lives of the women who are coming to the Shelter 💜 Imagine the journey of a woman who has endured unimaginable hardships, traumatised and trapped in a cycle of abuse and fear. Each woman who walks through our doors embarks on a journey of healing and empowerment. Guided by our team of experienced and compassionate case workers, we walk beside her every step of the way 🦋 Visit https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/eofy-2024 to learn more about a woman’s journey at HKWS and to make a tax-deductible donation before June 30. Thank you for being part of our community and supporting women who seek our care. We're very grateful for the role you play in changing the lives of women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness ❤️ The team at HKWS x #HKWS #EOFY2024 #WCS Women's Community Shelters
Julie Griffin has supported HKWS right from the start in so many ways 💖 This year, her creative group the Epping Weavers, Embroiderers and Spinners, are holding an exhibition - Fibre Creations - on May 24-26 at the Epping Creative Centre. Proceeds will be directed to HKWS. The creative work produced by this group is fabulous and we’d love you to visit the exhibition and sale 🧶 🪡 Thank you Julie for being such a champion for the women we support at the shelter 🌼 #HKWS #WCS #supporters #thankyou
🏃♀️ We're gearing up for the Lindfield Fun Run and we need your amazing energy to make it an unforgettable day! Can you lend a hand and volunteer for one of the many roles available? 📅 When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 🕕 Time: Rise and shine early for a morning of volunteering fun! Start times vary depending on position. 🚩 Volunteer Positions*: - Course Marshalls: Be the cheer squad and guide runners along the course. - Stall Volunteers: Help out at the HKWS stall. If you can lend a hand, please register interest here: https://hornsbyku-ring-gaiwomensshelter.cmail19.com/t/j-l-glyjjly-iudjgljhd-j/ Why volunteer? 🏡 Be a part of our generous community 🏡 Connect with likeminded locals 🏡 Make memories and meet friends 🏡 Treat yourself to some post-event goodies 🏡 Feel like a superhero supporting HKWS If you are unable to join us on the day you can always buy raffle tickets to show your support.
A message from our Chair, Catherine Knox ❤️ Violence against women is making headlines in the media. We understand this can be distressing and confronting for everyone in our community. In May, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this is especially poignant. HKWS extends our deepest sympathies to the families, friends and communities of the 32 women who have been murdered this year. Each individual woman matters, and their loss will always be felt by all those who knew and loved them. We also acknowledge each woman who lives 'walking on eggshells', isolated and fearful, with the daily threat of violence and abuse. 1 in 4 women in Australia, irrespective of where they live or what job they do, will experience violence in their lifetime. This does occur in our community where it is often hiding in plain sight. We all deserve to live in a world where relationships are safe and respectful. Much of this violence and abusive control comes from a minority of people. It is preventable. It requires open minds, education, understanding, commitment, kindness and empathy. 🦋 Everyone at HKWS acknowledges the wonderful men and women in our community who are kind and respectful and show great generosity of spirit in supporting our work and calling out violence and abuse when they see it. As our Ambassador and rugby broadcaster Nick McArdle says, "We all have a responsibility to act, to do things differently, and to care about the type of community we wish to live in." Domestic Violence and abuse is a solvable problem. Everyone can play a role, and with your help, we can change the paradigm. This matters. Please remember help is always available. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, or if you have been triggered by any media content, please contact the helplines pinned at the top of our page. 🌻
An enormous thank you to the Lions Club of Hornsby for recently donating a range of hair items and products for the women at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. There were hairdryers, brushes, straighteners and curlers! We are so grateful for the ongoing support of the Hornsby Lions Club. Thank you all for supporting the women who seek our care and helping to make their futures brighter. Team HKWS x #hkws #WCS #community #thankyou #hornsbylionsclub @lionsclubs
PSA 📣 Lindfield Fun Run is coming up on Sunday May 19, and there's still time to register for the 2km, 5km or 10km! We'll be there on the day at the HKWS tent, so come say hi 👋 👉Can't make the day but still want to support those running for HKWS? You can still support us by donating to our fundraising page here: https://go.lindfieldfunrun.org.au/donation Funds raised will go directly to supporting women in our care. KYDS Youth Development Service Lindfield FunRun
Today is Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. It is a day to reflect and remember those who have tragically lost their lives to domestic and family violence.🕯️ On average, in Australia, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner. This year, these statistics are even higher with 28 women murdered in the first 17 weeks of 2024. This is unacceptable. Today also marks the first day of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. During this month, we ask you to consider further supporting Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter in our mission to provide safety and hope to women affected by domestic violence, those who seek our care. Your support enables us to offer a wide range of crucial services, including emergency shelter, counselling, legal advocacy, educational programs, life skills opportunities, financial support and employment pathways. HKWS provides so much more than just a bed for the night. Our goal is for a woman to leave our doors with dignity, independence, agency and hope for her future. 🌻 By contributing today, you can directly empower survivors to rebuild their lives free from fear and violence. You can make a tax-deductible donation via the link in our bio 👆 We are immensely grateful for the ongoing support of our community, especially during Domestic Violence Prevention Month. While we are facing a national crisis, by acting locally, you can make a real difference in the life of a woman. Thank you 🙏 💜 #takeactioninmay #domesticviolencepreventionmonth #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Today is Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. It is a day to reflect and remember those who have tragically lost their lives to domestic and family violence. On average, in Australia, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner. This year, these statistics are even higher with 28 women murdered in the first 17 weeks of 2024. This is unacceptable. Today also marks the first day of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. During this month, we ask you to consider further supporting Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter in our mission to provide safety and hope to women affected by domestic violence, those who seek our care. Your support enables us to offer a wide range of crucial services, including emergency shelter, counselling, legal advocacy, educational programs, life skills opportunities, financial support and employment pathways. HKWS provides so much more than just a bed for the night. Our goal is for a woman to leave our doors with dignity, independence, agency and hope for her future. By contributing today, you can directly empower survivors to rebuild their lives free from fear and violence. You can make a tax-deductible donation at https://drct-hkws.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/website-donation-page We are immensely grateful for the ongoing support of our community, especially during Domestic Violence Prevention Month. While we are facing a national crisis, by acting locally, you can make a real difference in the life of a woman. Thank you 💜 #takeactioninmay #domesticviolencepreventionmonth #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
🫶Last week, we were fortunate to have the incredible Feel Good Project visit Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. Pictured here with our Shelter Lead Angelica, the FGP team - Aleks, Jacquie and Sammy - brought their mobile hair salon on site to provide hair and beauty services to the women currently residing at HKWS. There was laughter and lightness at the shelter, with women feeling empowered and dignified in their new hairdos. They loved being pampered and were so grateful to this beautiful team. The Feel Good Project strives to restore faith in humanity by creating connections and offering their services to people during hard times. 💐We are so grateful to partner with FGP and look forward to continuing this impact and empowerment for women. From all of us at HKWS, thank you. #HKWS #FeelGoodProject #community #WCS #thankyou
🏃Grab your friends and family and sign up today for the Lindfield Fun Run ! This is a wonderful community event on May 19, where you can run, walk or skip your way to the finish line, choosing 2km, 5 km or 10km. 👉Head to the link to sign up: https://go.lindfieldfunrun.org.au/home Funds raised on the day will go towards HKWS and other local charities. HKWS friends and volunteers will be there on the day to cheer you on - so we hope to see you there! #HKWS #LindfieldFunRun #communityevent #fundraising #community #WCS
🫶 We wanted to say a huge thank you to Michelle and the team at North Shore Mums Smiles2U for recently gifting the women at HKWS some beautiful Easter chocolates! Thank you also to Sallianne McClelland for arranging this 🐰 😊 It’s safe to say the women in our care absolutely loved the chocolates and all reported having a delightfully large amount! North Shore Mums Smiles2U is a wonderful charity bringing care and comfort packages to many children, parents and carers who pass through the Emergency doors of our local hospitals every day 🌻 Thank you for extending this care to our shelter. It is so kind and generous of you 💖 #HKWS #NorthShoreMumsSmiles2U #WCS #thankyou Women's Community Shelters
🚴 A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who helped out at the @bobbinheadcc! Both the Course Marshals and stall workers allowed the day to run smoothly and provide education about the work we do at the Shelter. A special thanks to Jo Moffat, who organised all the volunteers on the day. Her tireless effort to support HKWS over the years is nothing short of remarkable 🥰 And a big thank you to all the fundraisers and sponsors who supported HKWS. Your support has a significant impact on our ability to care for the women and children who come to the shelter 💜 #HKWS #bobbinheadcycleclassic #WCS @womenscommunitysheltersau
Did you know HKWS provides shelter and support women facing homelessness? Women over 55 are the fastest growing group of homeless Australians by percentage. That means women sleeping in their cars or couch-surfing. However women over 55 often don’t define themselves as homeless, but they may be entitled to support and services they never imagined they could access Janet Evans and Dr Amelia Haines discuss this shocking issue with WCS CEO, Annabelle Daniel OAM on the podcast 'She Wasn’t Born Yesterday', on which she sheds light on how easily it could happen and what we can all do. Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/she-wasn-t-born-yesterday/the-new-homeless-annabelle-daniel?in_playlist=podcast&fbclid=IwAR1zrkegiJUhCJ2udIEia31x0KhuwowsOBTnPVFFUuOkDCP2Wse0eZWVvSE_aem_ASPF_X2TYgmRyYCGZwkFPYKEbpdtwymKisZWU-eJQgBTZVe0s7rGAh-oBQUrYIdAhfYJWRBm0nplIwlUbs9C1fXh @womenscommunityshelters #supportingwomen
