About Us
Why We’re Needed
Our Strategic Plan
The Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter strategic planning process is an ongoing discussion whereby the Board responds to the ever changing homelessness and family domestic violence environment on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in order to work towards our vision and purpose to assist as many women and children as possible to regain control of their lives and place them in safe, long term accommodation.
The updated NBWS Strategic Plan was approved by the Board in June 2024 and was developed through
a consultative process between the Board and management. The final stage of the strategic process was facilitated by an external consultant.
The Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter (NBWS) was established by our community. It exists to serve our community. It survives because of our community.
NBWS is a safe haven, supporting homeless women so they can rebuild their lives, reclaim their independence and rejoin society. Formerly Manly Women’s Shelter, NBWS is a non-profit, community-funded charitable organisation providing crisis accommodation, support, safety and services for homeless women across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
We provide an individual case management, outcomes-based approach, assisting women to access permanent accommodation and community support systems and services.
Our goal is identifying and addressing the underlying root cause/s of each individual woman’s homelessness, so that their lives are forever transformed for the better through their stay, and the benefits to their health, well-being and prospects are enduring.
We know the main factors leading to homelessness include physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse; family breakdown; financial strife; domestic violence; addiction; mental health issues and/or lack of affordable housing.
Homelessness doesn’t discriminate; it can happen to anyone
Our Vision
A future where we aren’t needed.
We Believe
Community engagement in local initiatives is key to resolving the pressing social issues of women’s homelessness and domestic and family violence.
We believe our specialist Women’s Shelter offering best practice support is a
critical service for women on the Northern Beaches and further afield, as we
shelter women from other areas.
Our Values
Respect
We value our staff, our volunteers and all our communities and recognise their value and worth
Integrity
We strive to be honest in our actions and expectations, delivering high standards of service at all times.
Dignity
We treat all people with respect, kindness and inclusivity
Trust
We build strong relationships with our stakeholders, collaborative partners and community by acting in the best interest of our residents and clients at all time
Our vision is to build social capital and enhance the quality of
life for the community.