Women and children need your help to stay safe tonight
Your donation today supports our shelter for women and children who are experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness in Forster - Great Lakes region of Mid North Coast of NSW.
What we do:
We provide refuge and support for women and children, while walking alongside resident families to empower them to:
build dignity, self-esteem, practical life skills and the ability to move back into the community safely.
build dignity, self-esteem, practical life skills and the ability to move back into the community safely.
We utilise crisis and early intervention programs to support vulnerable families in the community to forestall
or reduce the effects of domestic and family abuse.
Through advocacy and support, we aim to educate our community to reduce the incidence and
effects of domestic and family abuse and other causes of homelessness.
We cohesively work with other local support services to reach the best outcomes for all our residents and community clients.
Our Vision:
To eliminate domestic and family violence and homelessness in our community
Our Purpose:
To support vulnerable women and children at risk of domestic and family violence and/or homelessness. Our work is trauma-informed and culturally safe. We achieve this through:
1. Increasing safety through shelter and support
2. Enabling independence and choice
3. Specialist advice and targeted advocacy
4. Community engagement and education
Our Values:
Empowerment, Confidentiality, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Collaboration
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS:
1. Quality Service Delivery;
2. Effective Partnerships;
3. Growth and Sustainability;
4. Our People and Culture
ABN 18 949 934 199
CFN/24523
Great Lakes Womens Shelter is an accredited ACNC Charity.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible