Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter

28/10/2026

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter was delighted to host a day of art therapy at our Domestic Violence Outreach Hub.

The session provided women impacted by domestic and family violence with a safe, welcoming space to express themselves creatively, explore their feelings, build confidence and support their wellbeing. 💗

Through art, women had the opportunity to connect, reflect and take positive steps towards healing and recovery.

A heartfelt thank you to HKCC and Ku-ring-gai Council for supporting this initiative and helping create opportunities for connection and healing.

21/10/2026

Candy hearts are meant for the people we love, however, at Sculpture by the Sea, artists Omi McCurdie and Philippa Lysaght have turned them into something impossible to walk past.

Each heart in Sweethearts remembers a woman killed by a partner or former partner in Australia this year.

Each one also carries words we’ve all heard:
“He was drunk.”
“She coulda left.”
“Not my business.”

They sound harmless. They’re not. These are the words that excuse violence, silence women and stop people stepping in.

Together with Womens Community Shelters, members of the HKWS attended Sweethearts, seeing first-hand how these everyday words have been brought to life.

The artists made 60 hearts, knowing that the number of women killed this year is likely to reach that number before the exhibition closes.

There’s still time to see it. Sweethearts is at Marks Park on the Bondi to Tamarama walk until 2 November. Stop, read every heart, and if you hear these words, call them out.

Congratulations to Omi and Philippa on a powerful and important work.

Sweethearts is a Flim Flam Studios production. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/ekqadCRR

10/10/2026

For many women and children, homelessness is not a choice. It is the devastating reality of having to leave an unsafe home to escape violence.

On World Homeless Day, we recognise that addressing homelessness must also mean addressing domestic and family violence — and ensuring that women and children have access to safety, support and a secure place to call home.

At Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter, our work is imperative in helping women and children experiencing domestic and family violence find safety and rebuild their lives.

Every woman and child deserves to live free from violence, with access to safe accommodation, compassionate support and the opportunity to look towards a brighter future.

But this work cannot be done alone. It takes a dedicated team, strong community partnerships, generous supporters and a collective commitment to creating lasting change.

15/09/2026

We are recruiting! If you want to come and join a fantastic team of people and help achieve real change in the domestic violence sector, please apply for our Fundraising and Community Engagement Lead role.

01/09/2026

A core part of the work of Womens Community Shelters is prevention through education. Alongside WCS, we are extending an invitation to join the Walk the Talk program, a pioneering education and activation program that equips teens with knowledge about respectful relationships and activates them to make change by adopting HKWS.

Follow the 🔗 to learn more. https://youtu.be/ye9dturq2a4?si=T-qXImXsIzHkVkDF

26/08/2026

Last night we were invited by Community Bank Lindfield to attend the largest Community Pitch held. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter attend the event alongside 9 other incredible organisations.

We sought funding for continuing support for our Domestic Violence Hub and received over $8500 in funding from the 43 Pitch Partners in attendance.

A fabulous evening and we congratulate everyone for sharing their stories katesplace St Edmund’s College Bushlink Killara Rural Fire Brigade 🚒 Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney StreetWork Pamela Hallaran The Village Chef by Meals on Wheels Madeleine Steel

24/08/2026

For women and children escaping domestic violence, having a safe place to stay can be the first step towards a safer future. 🌸 At HKWS we provide safe accommodation, practical and emotional support, connections to essential services, and support that puts women and children first. This is achieved through our Shelter and our Domestic Violence Hub.
In early 2027, we’ll open our new purpose-built Family Shelter, creating more safe space for women and children in our community. Together, we can build a future where every women and child has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and hopeful 💕.

08/07/2026

23/06/2026

🎉 Exciting NEWS - We Did It ! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that HKWS has secured a new property that will provide vital transitional housing for mothers and their children escaping domestic violence and homelessness.

This incredible milestone means that, for the first time, we will be able to support not only women, but mothers and their children as they rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

To our amazing community, donors, volunteers, schools, supporters, local businesses and partners — thank you. This simply would not have been possible without you. ❤️

A special thank you to Community Bank Lindfield and Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory for helping make this dream a reality.

Together, we're opening more doors to safety, hope and a future free from violence.

Watch this space... we can't wait to bring you along on the journey. ✨

25/05/2026

What an incredible day at the 2026 Lindfield Fun Run! 💛

A huge thank you to the amazing organisers at Ku-ring-gai Rotary, all of the wonderful sponsors, volunteers and every single person who stopped by the HKWS stand to say hello, share a conversation and support our work.

It was such a special morning filled with community spirit, connection and so many smiling faces. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a long-standing local event that continues to bring people together while supporting important community causes.

Thank you again for having us … we loved every minute of it! 🏃‍♀️☀️

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