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Our sunny new outdoor space
We are pleased to share with you our new outdoor meeting space for our clients to enjoy.
Community news
Our sunny new outdoor space
We are pleased to share with you our new outdoor meeting space for our clients to enjoy.
Community news
Children now have access to books all day
The rotating library donated by the Kiwanis of Waverley will provide children with ongoing access to books during their stay.
Community news
Children now have access to books all day
The rotating library donated by the Kiwanis of Waverley will provide children with ongoing access to books during their stay.
Community news
Thank you to our amazing donors
Thank you to our amazing donors. With the help of a generous group of donors we were able to take the accommodation to a whole new level of style and comfort.
Community news
Thank you to our amazing donors
Thank you to our amazing donors. With the help of a generous group of donors we were able to take the accommodation to a whole new level of style and comfort.
Kara FVS news
Working more closely with our younger clients
Our new dedicated Child and Youth Practitioner will expand the ways we respond to children impacted by family violence
Kara FVS news
Working more closely with our younger clients
Our new dedicated Child and Youth Practitioner will expand the ways we respond to children impacted by family violence
Community news
Culturally appropriate kitchen packs
We are excited to be the recipients of a DISTRICT ROTARY CENTENARY GRANT celebrating 100 years of Rotary. The grant has enabled us to finally get our Culturally Appropriate Kitchen Pack Program up and running.
Community news
Culturally appropriate kitchen packs
We are excited to be the recipients of a DISTRICT ROTARY CENTENARY GRANT celebrating 100 years of Rotary. The grant has enabled us to finally get our Culturally Appropriate Kitchen Pack Program up and running.
Kara FVS news
Geraldine Bilston: Better access to justice for victim-survivors
In August, affirmative consent laws were passed in state parliament in Victoria. This significant reform propels the rights of victims of sexual violence.
Kara FVS news
Geraldine Bilston: Better access to justice for victim-survivors
In August, affirmative consent laws were passed in state parliament in Victoria. This significant reform propels the rights of victims of sexual violence.
Kara FVS news
Our new Crisis Accommodation is ready to welcome clients
Located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, it will offer secure and safe accommodation for people impacted by family violence and in need of relocation to ensure their safety.
Kara FVS news
Our new Crisis Accommodation is ready to welcome clients
Located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, it will offer secure and safe accommodation for people impacted by family violence and in need of relocation to ensure their safety.
Kara FVS news
New name, same organisation
After 43 years, Kara House has updated our Kara Family Violence Service. A small change perhaps, but for us it better reflects the range of services we provide to the many women and children in...
Kara FVS news
New name, same organisation
After 43 years, Kara House has updated our Kara Family Violence Service. A small change perhaps, but for us it better reflects the range of services we provide to the many women and children in...
Case studies
CASE STUDY: Finding a safe home for a family of six
Suddenly homeless, Vhu* and her four children arrived at Kara House with absolutely nothing and nowhere to go.
Case studies
CASE STUDY: Finding a safe home for a family of six
Suddenly homeless, Vhu* and her four children arrived at Kara House with absolutely nothing and nowhere to go.
Kara FVS news
DR Angela Spinney: Family violence is the biggest driver of homelessness
Dr Angela Spinney, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne and Board member of Kara House writes about the intersection of domestic and family violence and homelessness.
Kara FVS news
DR Angela Spinney: Family violence is the biggest driver of homelessness
Dr Angela Spinney, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne and Board member of Kara House writes about the intersection of domestic and family violence and homelessness.
Case studies
CASE STUDY: 16 month journey to reunite Matida* and her sons
For Matida the stress was incredible when her ex-husband took her two boys out of the country. Pregnant and alone, it took a support team to help her reunite with her sons.
Case studies
CASE STUDY: 16 month journey to reunite Matida* and her sons
For Matida the stress was incredible when her ex-husband took her two boys out of the country. Pregnant and alone, it took a support team to help her reunite with her sons.
Campaigns
Are you safe at home?
More than a quarter of a million of Victorians do not speak English well or at all. To ensure inclusive and accessible family violence information is available, DV Vic and DVRCV have translated their ‘Are you safe at home?’ resources into 15 different community languages.
Campaigns
Are you safe at home?
More than a quarter of a million of Victorians do not speak English well or at all. To ensure inclusive and accessible family violence information is available, DV Vic and DVRCV have translated their ‘Are you safe at home?’ resources into 15 different community languages.