One in four women in Australia experiences domestic violence, regardless of age, race, or background. St Vincent’s Open Support works directly with women and children escaping abuse.
Our crisis accommodation provides safety for up to eight families at a time while they transition to permanent housing and uses a unique recovery model including a psychotherapist specialising in PTSD, domestic violence, and sexual assault counselling.
One of our clients beautifully expressed the impact of your support:
“For the first time I feel positive about the future. After having been in many places and not feeling safe, here, for the first time, I feel safe. I am treated with respect, and my children are well and happy.”
Your support can fund:
- dedicated case managers
- crisis accommodation
- help to secure private housing
97% of Open Support clients do not return to their perpetrators
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence
St Vincent’s Open Support provides integrated services for survivors of family abuse, including crisis accommodation and support with immigration, housing, and income, supporting survivors move beyond crisis towards safety, recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Community Connections Program
25%of Australians are lonely and 37% of young people are lonely. Open Support helps people to Establish meaningful social connection.
The Community Connections Program is a no cost program which provides social support to individuals who are experiencing social isolation and or loneliness in our communities.
Individuals are supported to establish and maintain meaningful social connections with community, leading to reduced social isolation and increased wellbeing.