Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation

17/10/2026

As I write this post I am reminded fear is a real emotion and one without biases on who it will hit next…

For the last week I have been in hospital with severe internal neck swelling.

Unable to move my neck, Eat or swallow without restriction and my ability to speak was becoming increasingly difficult.

As I write this post I am crying because the reality of what I am enduring is incredibly cruel and difficult to share.

I received news after my last scope that there is really nothing more they can do.

Those words sent me into panic mode, I decided I needed to run and that would somehow help me navigate the news I was told.(I discharged myself from hospital)

I have lost my ability to speak.
I cannot talk
I try to speak only muffled noises escape my mouth.

I am told they do not know if it is temporary or permanent.

Once in the safety of my own bedroom the reality of this news didn’t really sink in.
My mind wouldn’t let it, Because if I did it would be real.

I still cannot talk and the silence inside my own mind is deafening.

I am riddled with fear.

It’s easy to feel cursed and self pity after all I have endured A LOT and it doesn’t seem fair or just that I again am in a position where I am vulnerable.

I’ve decided I am going to allow these feelings to be felt.
The fear, The Anger , The Pain the unbearable feeling of betrayal by my own voice.

Hell I even am feeling hatred again towards my convicted abuser something I have not felt in a very long time.

The hatred towards him could easily consume me but I will not allow myself to wallow in this because this does not service me nor does it help me in this situation.
If anything the bitterness could possibly make this scary situation worse and I would never give my abuser that kind of power.

I am scared, I feel lost and extremely vulnerable and I do not know what my next move is.

My point of sharing this is OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, And despite everything I have endured everything I have created to help others I too am still prone to having my past horrific journey transport me back to then, Where everything was overwhelming, Everything was scary everything was broken and I couldn’t find my way out of the darkness.

But that to shall pass, I’ve done it once, I can do it again.

Whilst I cannot speak ….l can type and my message is CLEAR.

NON FATAL STRANGULATION CAN IN FACT BE FATAL YEARS AFTER THE FACT AND LIVES CAN FOREVER BE CRUELY IMPACTED!!!

Much Love
Rach 🖤

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14/10/2026

STRANGULATION-It is a very personal and important topic if for me.

As I write this post from my hospital bed six days and counting.

My throat and neck so swollen I am having great difficulty swallowing my voice is gone and I feel less than ordinary.

As I scroll I see two articles about strangulation two separate victims whose lives are changed forever.

And I am LIVID ….

Strangulation in my personal opinion is attempted murder, The perpetrator is restricting the victims ability to breathe.

This can have devastating consequences later on in life.

I should know I am living/dying proof of how the act of restricting ones airway can result in a death sentence.

BAIL should automatically be denied.

No ifs or buts

Bail denied and the victim of alleged strangulation needs to be prioritised with emergency scans, ENT evaluation and follow up medical care regularly.

Just because you cannot see a mark does not mean that absolute carnage has been caused on the inside.

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13/10/2026

As a small grass roots charity that works tirelessly to support our most vulnerable those suffering family domestic violence it actually makes me feel very frustrated with organisations that get a lot of funding who use that funding to attend political events.

When we know first hand that many of their clients are suffering family domestic violence and many suffering homelessness.

To spend that kind of money to attend an event in my personal opinion is just wrong.
Whilst I understand wanting to speak to those in the political arena, It should not be done at the expense of those in need.

That kind of money could of helped numerous doing it tough.

There is absolutely no excuse to use donated funds ment for those who are vulnerable.

We do not receive any government funding whatsoever and we work so hard to raise resources to help our most vulnerable.
This organisation is one of the largest who receives funding from government and numerous donations.

$6600 We would have used that large amount of money to help victims relocate to safety and To pay for temporary accommodation for those who have nowhere to go, To provide a decent meal for those who are hungry.

It blows my mind how anyone would think it’s okay to spend that money on anything other than what it is ment for.






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Ruah Community Services disclosed the “gift” to WA Labor last month, which the party confirmed was the ticket price to attend one of its fundraising events.

08/10/2026

October is domestic violence awareness month.

Personally I think it should be every day of every week of every month of every year.

As a country we find ourselves in a national crisis as domestic violence dominates our headlines, Yet what is changing ?

Here is my two cents and then some!

There was a national register and it was abolished.

In my personal opinion this has cost lives of victims that could have been prevented if this register still existed.

My own abuser was on the register.
This register is a life saving tool that needs to be reimplemented as a matter of priority.

And should accommodate ALL GENDERS.

My organisation Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation has said for years removing this vital tool would be a huge mistake and I stand by those words.

The government should start listening to those of us who lived through domestic violence and survived, We are experts in this journey.

Bring It Back !

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.









Best Wishes
Rach Mac

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CW: This post discusses domestic violence and death.

Alicia Little was a 41-year-old mother of four from Kyneton. She was killed in December 2017.

Her family says her partner had a history of domestic violence in NSW, but when he moved to Victoria, none of that history followed him.

This week, leaders across Australia have been saying they have "zero tolerance" for domestic violence. For Alicia's family, that should mean a perpetrator's history doesn't disappear at a state border.

Tasmania is now moving to create a public register of serial family violence offenders, and its proposed laws would let courts consider convictions from any state. Alicia's aunt, Cindy Miller, has started a petition calling for states to work together so a perpetrator's record follows them everywhere. More than 58,000 people have signed.

If you think a domestic violence history should follow perpetrators across state borders, you can read more and support the petition here: https://vist.ly/5mgu7

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

08/10/2026

Bail Denied

Sam Wood has previously be known allegedly to commit domestic violence against his wife.

Escalated Violence!

Well done on her brave daughter for calling police.

I am so proud of his wife for being incredibly brave and standing by the police charges.
The amount of scrutiny and media coverage would of made this extremely difficult.

I am impressed that the magistrate has denied bail, Finally a magistrate who sees the seriousness of strangulation.

Strangulation is one of the most harrowing, and life debilitating in many cases that a perpetrator can use on their victim.

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05/10/2026

Declined Bail Again

And not sure how he can access social media to make a statement but then again ….stranger things have happened.

I feel for his family at this time but I am also very interested to see how this case pans out.

Strangulation is one of the most serious offending that perpetrators and alleged perpetrators can be charged with and I as someone who has had my very own life compromised by strangulation I am very pleased that the judicial system is treating the alleged domestic violence with the seriousness it deserves.

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01/10/2026

Jaz and I are back from Sydney and that was no easy feat to get back home as many of the flights in Melbourne after grand final were cancelled, So numerous travellers flew to Sydney in attempt to get back to Perth.

After almost having to sell a kidney to pay for flights back
(Our own money not Broken Crayons Resources) We are back.

Unfortunately we didn’t take the win but feel very honoured to be finalists in such a competitive event.

I feel revitalised having a complete break from anything cancer related.

And now a very important part of our services are providing Christmas gifts to our clients we have assisted throughout the year.

Our Annual Christmas Drive Has Officially Begun.

If you would like to purchase new gifts for children aged
1-17 years, We would be extremely grateful.

We also provide new gifts to mums/dads who are raising children who have escaped domestic violence.

We ask that each gift is wrapped and tagged
Boy/Girl and age please

All gifts can be dropped off at our charity shop
444 Cambridge Street
Floreat.

Between Wednesday-Saturday 10am-3pm or Sunday
10am-2pm.

We have the firm belief that no child should wake on Christmas Day without gifts to open.
Many of our clients are doing it extremely tough and we know this will lessen the burden for them.

Alternatively you may wish to make a financial donation so we can purchase gift cards for Christmas lunch.

Our bank details are as follows.

BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOUR FOUNDATION
BSB-066125
ACC-10502454
REF-Christmas

We are a fully registered charity with DGR Status so we can issue tax receipts.

Thank You to every person, Business and Community who get behind us to make this happen for our Broken Crayons Kiddies 🖤

Much Love
Rach 🖤

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25/09/2026

Two years ago today I was diagnosed with cancer.
Seems fitting I am here in Sydney with my beautiful Jaz to attend the awards as my beloved foundation is again a national finalist.

I actually wouldn’t want to be anywhere else today
We have settled into our cute accommodation.

Snack plates aplenty.

Cancer a million miles away from my mind today.

Regardless if we take the win again or not, I am so proud of everything we have achieved and accomplished.

These moments remind me of how hard I have worked to build my foundation from nothing.

Fighting with everything I have to ensure it will continue to grow and inspire.🖤

Much love
Rach 🖤

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22/09/2026

On the 23rd of this month, I have been asked to speak at the
Coercive Control and Family Safety Conference, As a survivor and Founder/CEO Of Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation.

I have had a lot of time to think as I have been unwell for the best part of week.

And something entered my mind, A conversation I had with a police officer involved in my horrific domestic violence journey.

My words when he asked me how was I feeling?

I feel like a sitting duck waiting to be killed.

And so I have decided that will be my opening statement
At the conference.

Once I have finished at the summit, I will share with you the rest of my thoughts.

I never pre write what I say when I am presenting or speaking on a panel, I do not need to I lived it and I work in the sector daily.

Pre written speeches in my personal opinion do not sound authentic.

But I wanted to share with you all how I plan to address one of the most pressing challenges Victims/Survivors face.

OPENING STATEMENT.

Coercive control can be compared to duck hunting season: the harm isn't necessarily one dramatic event. Instead, there can be a pattern of surveillance, restriction, intimidation, and manipulation that gradually limits a person's freedom and makes them feel they have to constantly watch their surroundings. The analogy is about the pattern and atmosphere of control, Is not about comparing a person to a duck.

Rach 🖤

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