Women & Domestic Violence in Australia
Domestic violence is not limited to physical violence; it includes any form of abuse or intimidation between intimate or familial relationships.
We have selected Liberty Specialist Services, Zahra Foundation and Moving Forward as our 3 charities for addressing victims of domestic violence.
Liberty Specialist Services
Year researched: 2017
Liberty Specialist Services provides support and housing services to women and families affected by domestic violence and homelessness.
Victims of domestic violence may be trapped in abusive relationships and experience a cycle of abuse where acts of violence are committed. Australian women are 3x more likely than men to experience violence from a partner. 20% of Australian women have experienced some form of sexual violence, with around 63k domestic violence assaults occuring in Australia annually.
Where do they operate?
In the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Who do they help?
See our relevancy table below.
How much did the I4C Community distribute in 2023 to Liberty?
$9,527
We estimate our 2023 Community distributions to Liberty achieved all of the following:
3.8
domestic violence victims & their children with counselling support
1.0
relocations to new homes
Zahra Foundation
Year researched: 2023
Zahra Foundation provides financial counselling & empowerment to women who have been threatened and abused by their partners.
Research shows that financial abuse costs society $8,300 per victim-survivor in the form of lost labour productivity and mental health treatment costs.
Where do they operate?
In Adelaide & Newcastle.
Who do they help?
See our relevancy table below.
How much did the I4C Community distribute in 2023 to Zahra?
$985
We estimate our 2023 Community distributions to Zahra achieved all of the following:
0.4
hours of Pathway to Empowerment program
0.7
financial counselling hours for women suffering from domestic violence
$89
in education grants
Moving Forward
Year researched: 2024
Moving Forward is a specialist case management service for children & women who are experiencing, escaping or have left domestic & family violence.
Case management is a collaborative process that teaches our clients self-management skills, leading to empowerment in their lives.
Where do they operate?
In South Sydney, NSW.
Who do they help?
See our relevancy table below.
How much did the I4C Community distribute in 2023 to Moving Forward?
$0
We estimate our 2023 Community distributions to Moving Forward achieved all of the following:
0
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How can I get started?
If you would like to support charities such as Liberty Specialist Services, Zahra Foundation and Moving Forward through your own digital charity account, please make a donation via our online donation form.
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