Lucy's Project

16/10/2026

Meet the special host of the Puppy Cup, Manolo! He looks forward to welcoming all old and new furry friends and their beloved humans.

His co-host and mum is the lovely Crystal Lynn, Founder of Mon Petit Amour Manolo

Mon Petit Amour Manolo is a luxury maison creating handcrafted fine jewellery pieces for fur babies. Their philosophy is that "pets are not just companions, they are family, kindred spirits and keepers of our hearts".

Celebrate your soul connection with your fur babies and join us for the Puppy Cup on Sunday 1 November for an evening to remember!

You can expect gourmet canapes, drinks, inspiring speeches, an exclusive auction, pet portraits and even pet communication sessions.

We're so grateful that the event is raising funds to support Lucy's Project.

Register for tickets for you and your fur baby via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-puppy-cup-2026-tickets-1992328162165?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Indie, a beloved Staffy cross, was killed in the garden of her home by a man who her family member Louise* dated for less than a year.

You can learn about their stories here: https://www.theage.com.au/national/louise-ended-her-relationship-with-a-man-after-less-than-a-year-his-revenge-was-horrific-20261010-p613lg.html

There is so much more that governments and services across sectors can do to improve the safety of animals and people experiencing domestic and family violence.

This is why Lucy’s Project has developed a National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals: https://lucysproject.com/nationalroadmap

We invite you to join us for the Melbourne launch of the National Roadmap to be held on Monday 19 October, 2pm - 3pm AEDT at the University of Melbourne.

Speakers will include:
• Georgie Purcell, Member of the Legislative Council
• Belinda Oppenheimer, Australian Veterinary Association
• Monique Dam, CEO of Lucy's Project

You can register for the event here: https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-launch-of-the-national-roadmap-for-change-to-prevent-and-end-family-violence-against-people-and-animals

Please feel free to share this invitation with any colleagues or friends who you think may interested.

We hope you can join us. Together we can create a safe future for all animals and people across Victoria and Australia.

08/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE

We've all heard the news stories. We've seen the stats. But these are not just stats. Behind every statistic is a woman. A mother. A daughter. A sister. A friend. A child.

Women and children whose lives have been taken by a person using violence. Women and children whose stories must not be forgotten.

At Lucy's Project, we also want to honour the many animals who are killed to hurt them and the women and children who love them.

On 25 November, 51 organisations will stand together in Martin Place for Unite Against Violence: No More Empty Shoes, to remember the women and children who have been killed over the past 12 months, and to call for the changes needed to make things better for victim-survivors.

This is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Wondering what you can do?
Want to understand more?
Want to make a difference?

Come stand with us.

Hear from powerful voices, including Tarang Chawla, and the extraordinary Tim Minchin.

25 November 2026 | Martin Place, City of Sydney

Unite Against Violence. No More Empty Shoes.

06/10/2026

We were so pleased that Crystal Lynn, the founder of Mon Petit Amour Manolo joined us at NSW Parliament House for the launch of the National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals.

We are honoured that Mon Petit Amour Manolo has chosen to raise awareness and funds for Lucy’s Project's work through its annual Puppy Cup to be held on Sunday 1 November 2026 at the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay.

We’d love you to join us to celebrate the love we have for our fur babies and their love for us. Together we are standing up for rights of all people and animals to be safe from domestic and family violence.

Dress: Spring florals & cocktail
Tickets: $150 per person, ex GST
Register via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-puppy-cup-2026-tickets-1992328162165

What to expect
🎀 Delicious canapés & drinks for you and your pup
🎀 Live music & entertainment
🎀 A special live artist experience with Grace Choi
🎀 A pet communicator
🎀 Gorgeous rescue dogs to meet
🎀 Puppy photo moments & photobooth
🎀 Fun interactive activations
🎀 Special prize for best dressed pup

02/10/2026

Last week, Lucy’s Project held the NSW launch of the National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals at NSW Parliament House.

You can find the National Roadmap on the Lucy's Project website: https://www.lucysproject.com/nationalroadmap

We were honoured to co-host the launch with:
• NSW Parliamentary Friends of Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Co-Chairs Ms Trish Doyle MP and The Hon Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC
• NSW Parliamentary Friends of Animals Chair The Hon Emma Hurst MLC and Deputy Chair Ms Abigail Boyd MLC

Thank you to all the wonderful speakers:
• Trish Doyle MP on behalf of Minister Jodie Harrison MP, NSW Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Dr Hannah Tonkin, NSW Women's Safety Commissioner NSW Department of Communities and Justice
• Nyantet Mabuor, Domestic Violence NSW
• Talie Star, Advocate and Lived Expert
• Monique Dam, CEO of Lucy's Project

A special shout out to Billie-Jo Williams and Lisa Smajlov for attending and sharing your lived expertise for the National Roadmap!

Thank you Kristin Diemer, Chair of Lucy's Project, Mon Petit Amour Manolo Founder Crystal Lynn and all the leaders and advocates across sectors who joined us for the launch.

The National Roadmap for Change is informed by:
• Stories and insights from survivors who have experienced DFV against them and their animals
• Recommendations from the National Roundtable convened by Lucy's Project in 2025
• Initiatives in Aotearoa New Zealand, the USA and Canada, including findings from a Churchill Fellowship

Lucy's Project greatly appreciates the support of the Petstock Foundation, our Major Partner, which enables us to lead change to improve the safety and wellbeing of people and animals across Australia.

We would also like to thank the Winston Churchill Trust - AU for providing funding for Lucy’s Project’s CEO to undertake a Churchill Fellowship.

04/09/2026

Lucy's Project is delighted to be partnering with Mon Petit Amour Manolo, a luxury fashion house for fur babies that recognises they are members of the family. https://monpetitamourmanolo.com/

We invite you and your beloved dogs to join us for The Puppy Cup to be held on Sunday 1 November 2026 at the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. The event will raise funds and awareness for Lucy’s Project, including through a special raffle.

The Puppy Cup is a heartwarming way to celebrate the love between dogs and their humans, and to send a strong message to the community that we stand with all human and animal victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Dress: Spring florals & cocktail
Tickets: $150 per person, ex GST
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-puppy-cup-2026-tickets-1992328162165

What to expect
🎀 Delicious canapés & drinks for you and your pup
🎀 Live music & entertainment
🎀 A special live artist experience with Grace Choi
🎀 A pet communicator
🎀 Gorgeous rescue dogs to meet
🎀 Puppy photo moments & photobooth
🎀 Fun interactive activations
🎀 Special prize for best dressed pup

Check out photos from last year’s beautiful event!

Thank you to Mon Petit Amour Manolo and its founder Crystal Lynn for supporting Lucy’s Project to continue leading national change to ensure women, children and animals experiencing family violence can find safety and heal and recover together.

We hope to see you at The Puppy Cup!

Book your tickets to this unique event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-puppy-cup-2026-tickets-1992328162165

27/08/2026

Last week, Lucy’s Project launched the National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals at Australian Parliament House

You can find the National Roadmap here: https://lucysproject.com/nationalroadmap

We were honoured to co-host the launch with Senator Mehreen Faruqi and the Parliamentary Friends of Ending Violence against Women and Children, co-chaired by:

Senator Larissa Waters
Kara Cook MP
Senator David Pocock
Senator Maria Kovacic

A big thank you to all the wonderful speakers:

Aunty Serena Williams, Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri Elder
Hon Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
Micaela Cronin, Australian Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
Talie Star, Systems Change Advisor, Trauma Informed Trainer and Creative
Anna Ludvik, Founder of Lucy's Project
Monique Dam, CEO of Lucy’s Project

Thank you to all our partners across sectors, politicians and advisors who joined us at the launch!

The National Roadmap for Change is informed by:
· Stories and insights from survivors who have experienced family violence against them and their animals
· Recommendations from the National Roundtable convened by Lucy's Project in 2025
· Initiatives in Aotearoa New Zealand, the USA and Canada, including findings from a Churchill Fellowship

Thank you to our partners from across the family, domestic and sexual violence, animal welfare, veterinary, legal and research sectors who have contributed to the development of this important national reform agenda.

Lucy's Project greatly appreciates the support of the Petstock Foundation, our Major Partner, which enables us to lead change to improve the safety and wellbeing of people and animals across Australia. We would also like to thank the Winston Churchill Trust - AU for providing funding for Lucy’s Project’s CEO to undertake a Churchill Fellowship.

The launch was covered by Australian Women's Weekly, Women's Agenda, Law Society Journal, Vet Practice Magazine and other media outlets via AAP.

https://www.womensweekly.com.au/news/lucys-project/
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/new-national-roadmap-launched-to-protect-people-and-their-pets-from-family-violence/
https://lsj.com.au/articles/roadmap-urges-law-reform-to-recognise-animals-as-victims-of-family-violence/
https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/a-roadmap-to-protect-people-and-pets-from-family-violence/
https://aapnews.aap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20260819AE30250

24/07/2026

Only one week to go!! Speak up for women, children and animals.

Consultation on the Second Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children ends on 31 July.

This is a critical opportunity to shape the government priorities for funding and systems reform until 2032.

Let's raise our voices to ensure that people and animals can access the supports they need to be safe and to heal and recover.

Can you take 10 minutes to complete this survey?
https://engage.dss.gov.au/second-action-plan/survey/

We’ve prepared a quick guide to make it easy. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2f579u92

Thank you for making your voice heard!

01/07/2026

We're thrilled to be featured in the The Law Society of NSW Journal!

A big thank you to the Law Society Journal and Henry Ea for shining a light on the important intersection of domestic violence, animal cruelty, and the law, and for featuring insights from our CEO, Monique Dam, and Board Director, Rishika Pai on this issue.

Join us for the Law Society's upcoming CPD webinar 'Legal Considerations for Human and Animal Victim-Survivors' presented by Rishika on behalf of Lucy's Project on 7 July. We look forward to seeing you there!

Read the LSJ article here: https://lsj.com.au/articles/beyond-property-domestic-violence-animal-cruelty-and-the-law/

Register for the webinar here: https://www.lawinform.com.au/

The intersection of domestic and family violence, and animal welfare concerns will be the focus of an upcoming CPD session hosted by the Law Society...