Funding step in the right direction
The new NSW funding package is indeed a step in the right direction, however the NSW Government should ensure that funding goes to innovative organisations
Media Centre
Older Single Women New Face of Homelessness
This is no surprise to us at Women’s Community Shelters. We see this in Sydney, where the median house price is $1million, and rental affordability
Older Women’s Network NSW
Older Women’s Network NSW have conducted a number of studies into this disturbing issue, bubbling just below the surface. A very important piece of our
Sydney Morning Herald
An extra $68 million is needed per year to house victims of domestic violence. Read article here.
Daily Life
This is the reality of domestic violence in Australia. Domestic violence is the major cause of women’s homelessness. Read the article here.
Spyware and smartphones: how abusive men track their partners
The explosion in cheaper technology has led to more sophisticated means of tracking partners through phones, tablets and other electronic devices. It’s something all shelters
The Guardian
A wonderful article that goes some way to explaining why women stay in abusive relationships—because they don’t want to be homeless. Read the article here.
Why didn’t you leave?
It’s the question that often comes to mind when people try to begin to understand violent relationships. And yet, it is comprehensively the wrong one
Domestic Violence Hotline
Another piece of reality—working on a domestic violence call centre line. CONTENT WARNING for survivors. Read the article here.
The Morning Bulletin
Availability of Women’s Shelters is by far outstripped by demand. Read the article here.
The Monthly | Home Truths
The Costs and Causes of Domestic Violence. Read article here.
Home is not a refuge for victims of domestic violence
Home is not a refuge for victims of domestic violence. Read the article here.