Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc.

05/11/2026

We are so lucky to have the incredible Tim Minchin supporting our campaign. Come hear him perform on a grand piano in Martin Place on 25 November at noon. Thank you to Tim and his team for this support!

Tim Minchin is a musician, writer, actor and comedian. He is the award-winning composer-lyricist of two stage musicals, Matilda and Groundhog Day. He has toured his iconic live shows for two decades, playing some of the world’s most iconic venues in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the US. He has released 2 studios albums: Apart Together (2020), and Tim Minchin Time Machine (2025).

As an actor, he has appeared in Upright, Californication, Robin Hood, Secret River and The Artful Dodger. He was also head writer and co-producer of Upright. Stage roles include Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Books include Storm, When I Grow Up and You Don’t Have To Have a Dream.

He has won many awards including Oliviers, AACTA, AWGIE, Logie, Evening Standard, Edinburgh Comedy Award, Helpmann, Chortle and the Richard Dawkins Award for Science Communication. He has been nominated for Tonys and Grammys, is a member of the Order of Australia and has received three honorary doctorates.

04/11/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥

Choose the donation area that is most meaningful to you and help make a difference this Christmas.

STEP 1 - Visit carriesplace.org.au/christmas-appeal

STEP 2 - Choose your preferred donation area and click “Donate With Purpose”

STEP 3 - Select your donation quantity and finalise your payment

STEP 4 - Check your email and save your tax-deductible receipt

YOUR DONATION. YOUR CHOICE. A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE.

Every contribution helps Carrie's Place support individuals and families experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence. Give with purpose this Christmas.

03/11/2026

💙 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 💙

When 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 put out a call for pantry donations, our community answered in the best possible way.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown through the many bags of non-perishable food and essential pantry items donated over the past few weeks. Your support is making a real difference to people in our community who need a helping hand.

We are always incredibly grateful when our community comes together to support these appeals. While this recent response has been amazing, there is an ongoing need for pantry items throughout the year, so any regular or occasional donations are greatly appreciated and help ensure we can continue supporting local individuals and families when they need it most.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀, keeping our pantry stocked and helping local families thrive. 💙

02/11/2026

Meet the NSW Vigil Collective 2026. We are proud to stand together as a group of 51 services who care deeply about the scourge of Domestic and Family Violence in Australia and are working individually and collectively every day to make it better for our communities. Come support our work, Martin Place, 25 November, 2026.

02/11/2026

Show your support to stop Domestic Violence - all are invited to join the march through the Levee on Friday 27th November to say NO to Domestic Violence!

02/11/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗺? ☕

Tucked away in the carpark at 12 Ken Tubman Drive (opposite Pender Place), each Wednesday morning Carrie's Coffee is serving quality coffee, refreshing iced drinks, frappes and more.

Whether you're heading to work, running errands or just need a pick-me-up, we would love to welcome you.

If you've never visited before, make this the week you give us a try.

02/11/2026

🎄❤️ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! ❤️🎄

Christmas is a time for kindness, connection and community. For many vulnerable people in our region, the festive season can be incredibly challenging. Together, we can help make sure no one feels forgotten this Christmas.

✨ Every donation helps
✨ Every act of generosity creates hope.
✨ Every volunteer makes a difference.

Whether you choose to donate, host a fundraising activity, become a donation drop-off point, volunteer your time, or simply help spread the word, you're helping create meaningful moments of joy and connection for people doing it tough this Christmas.

Let's come together as a community to fill hearts with hope, kindness and Christmas magic. 🎁💛

🎄 Donate, get involved or learn more: 🔗 https://carriesplace.org.au/christmas-appeal/

Together, we're making a difference, one act of kindness at a time. ✨

Carrie's Place programs include workshops on the impacts of domestic violence and homelessness and skills, knowledge and self-confidence to overcome barriers to maintaining healthy relationships and independence.

26/10/2026

Twelve months on, this is where we stand.

Recorded domestic and family violence assaults in NSW are 31% higher than ten years ago. Over the same period s*xual offences rose 103 per cent and breaches of Apprehended Violence Orders rose 90 per cent. New South Wales now has its first dedicated strategy addressing people who use violence. And while Australia now has national data on family and domestic violence-related homicide, there remains no single national count of women killed by men — the broader measure often referred to as femicide.

Every figure here is sourced and dated. Behind each one is a name.

One thing we can change now: survivors should be able to seek counselling without it being subpoenaed and used against them. The Collective backs Don't Subpoena Our Support: Keep Counselling Confidential.

Join us to honour and remember the women and children who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

Wednesday 25 November, 12pm. Martin Place, Sydney C*D, between Pitt and Castlereagh St.

26/10/2026

☕ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! 💙

Need your coffee fix? Make Wednesdays your regular Carrie's Coffee day. Come and visit 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, conveniently located in the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗞𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 (𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺)!

We serve:

☕ Great coffee, including specialty hot and cold coffees
🥤 Refreshing cold drinks
🧁 Delicious muffins
🥪 Fresh toasties
🍌 Banana bread
🍫 Chocolate bars

Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee on the go, meeting a friend for coffee, or looking for a tasty snack, we'd love to see you.

Every purchase helps support the important work of 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, making your coffee stop even more meaningful. 💙

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25/10/2026

💛💜 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

Did you know? Inters*x is a term for people born with natural variations in their s*x characteristics, including chromosomes, hormones, reproductive organs or physical anatomy. These variations are a normal part of human diversity.

Inters*x people can face significant barriers, including stigma, discrimination, bullying, limited public understanding, exclusion from services and difficulty accessing informed, respectful healthcare. Some also experience pressure to conceal their variations or undergo medical interventions without their full and informed consent—challenges that can affect wellbeing, trust and participation in community life.

Inters*x Awareness Day is a chance to listen to inters*x voices, challenge harmful assumptions and advocate for dignity, equality, bodily autonomy and self-determination.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
• InterLink — confidential counselling, peer navigation and wellbeing support for inters*x people and families across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Inters*x Peer Support Australia — inters*x-led peer support, community connection, information and advocacy.
• InterAction for Health and Human Rights — inters*x-led human rights advocacy, education, resources and programs.
• NSW Health LGBTIQ+ resources and supports — links to health, community and referral services in NSW.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. We welcome and support inters*x people, including helping them understand their options, navigate services and systems, connect with appropriate supports, and have their individual needs and choices respected.

Let’s build communities where inters*x people are respected, included and supported—not only today, but every day.

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