20 Sanctuary Homes, By 30 June
Give families the safe, dignified future they deserve
About this Giving Opportunity
A$16,239.34
Donated of A$100,000.00Help us establish 20 Sanctuary Homes By 30 June - an ambitious and heartfelt campaign to establish 20 Sanctuary Homes for survivors of domestic violence by June 30. In partnership with Friends With Dignity, we’re taking real action to help women and children rebuild their lives in safety and with dignity.
Why This Matters
Domestic violence remains a devastating crisis in Australia. The numbers speak for themselves:
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1 in 4 women in Australia have experienced violence by an intimate partner.
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On average, one woman is killed every nine days by a current or former partner.
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In 2024 alone, 78 women were killed by gender-based violence.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 31 times more likely to be hospitalised due to domestic violence-related assaults. Anecdotal evidence suggests that non-Indigenous men make up a significant proportion of perpetrators.
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Every year, over 58,000 women and 35,000 children seek homelessness services because of domestic violence.
When survivors leave an abusive situation, they often leave everything behind, with nowhere to go. That’s where the Sanctuary Program steps in.
What Is a Sanctuary Home?
Created by Friends With Dignity, each Sanctuary Home is a fully furnished, welcoming space where survivors and their children can begin to heal and rebuild. These homes offer safety, dignity, and a fresh start.
It costs just $5,000 to fully establish one Sanctuary Home. With your help, we aim to raise $100,000 by June 30 to create safe 20 homes.
The Impact - In Their Words
“As someone who was at rock bottom with no hope of ever picking myself up, I now feel hope for the future. My little sanctuary has made me and the children feel safe and this means I can start to heal and help the children to do so too. I cannot thank you enough for the extra detail and love you put into making this property a welcoming sanctuary. Thank you from me and the children.”— Survivor of domestic violence
Together, We Can Make a Difference
This is our chance to do something real. To stand with survivors and make a meaningful impact.
Every donation is tax deductible. Help us establish 20 Sanctuary Homes by June 30 and give families the safe, dignified future they deserve.
