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Hanaa*, a mother of two, arrives at Kara FVS refuge seeking safety and independence. In collaboration with her worker, Hanaa develops a housing strategy.

The amazing Interact Club at Kingswood college held a donation drive to support the clients of Kara Family Violence Service.

The first six months of 2024 has seen 39 women murdered by men – which comes to, one woman killed every four days.

Responding to trauma for clients and practitioners is not an individual matter.

In April we started family violence education sessions for clients staying in our crisis accommodation.

Children escaping family violence alongside their mother are receiving increased attention to their experiences and needs as victim-survivors themselves.

As a fellow advocate and Friend Geraldine Bilston (Board member) gives her reflections on "Hope" by Rosie Batty

Young, alone and 30 weeks pregnant, Samira arrived in need of advice and support on how to navigate her and her child’s future.

In the wake of the recent referendum , board member Geraldine Bilston, is compelled to address critical issues that transcend the political discourse.

Standing along side victims of family violence for 45 years.

For one week only we have a one-off opportunity to double every donation.

We are excited to announce the pilot of a second STEP FORWARD family violence support group in the City of Monash starting in October.