Temporary Accommodation in motels not appropriate for women escaping domestic violence
Motels are not an appropriate solution for women leaving domestic violence. We would love to work with the local community to establish a new crisis
News
Bruises aren’t the only sign of abuse
Another great article highlighting the many other forms of abuse against women by controlling men. The examples given are from real life tweets. Click here
Abuse isn’t always physical…
Great article in the Huffington Post exposing how other forms of abuse can be just as harmful as physical blows http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/maybe-he-doesnt-hit-you-but-abuse-is-abuse_us_5739f723e4b08f96c183ada1?section=australia
Ignorance is still rife about the causes of domestic violence
Our CEO, Annabelle Daniel, contributes to this article by Ann Summers on the misconceptions around domestic violence which are still rife today. http://www.smh.com.au/comment/abcs-qa-program-proves-that-ignorance-is-still-rife-about-domestic-violence-20160414-go6k9e.html
Women’s shelter to cater for demand in just one of Sydney’s wealthy suburbs lacking vital services
Domestic violence and homelessness happen on the North Shore. Our shelters in Manly and Hornsby are constantly full. We have been pleased to play a
The blind spot in our domestic violence crisis
Read our CEO, Annabelle Daniel’s recent article in Rendez View
Rosie Batty addressing DV NSW conference at the Opera House
Fantastic speakers at the @dv_nsw conference. The inspirational Rosie Batty from Never Alone Foundation.
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
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
Economic Abuse of Women
This article provides a clear and detailed explanation of some of the impacts of economic abuse. We’ve seen a number of homeless women through our
Sydney Morning Herald
An extra $68 million is needed per year to house victims of domestic violence. Read article here.
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