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Refuge Victoria provides specialist family violence services in Victoria.

Our client referrals are made via Safe Steps — if you are seeking family violence support services, please call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.

26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day.

We pause to remember and honour the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people forcibly removed from their families, communities and culture under government policies whose impacts are still felt today.

This year's theme, From Sorry to Action, speaks directly to the work that remains. For those of us working in family violence and crisis accommodation, the words land with particular weight.

We see firsthand what it means to lose safety, connection, and home - and the journey to rebuild. First Nations communities have carried this wound across generations, and the systems that caused it have not yet done enough to heal it.

Victoria continues to have one of the highest rates of removal of First Nations children from their families in the country. This is not a historical injustice. It is a present one.

This year, the Healing Foundation has named the theme "From Sorry to Action" and released a two-year plan setting out the concrete steps needed to finally progress the long-outstanding recommendations of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report. Real change for First Nations families means investing in community-led solutions, not repeating the cycles of separation that caused so much harm.

Sorry means we don't do it again

You can learn more about the 'From Sorry to Action' plan at healingfoundation.org.au

24/05/2026

May ends in one week. And we're not done yet.

We set out to raise $8,277 and fund 31 safe nights for women and children fleeing family violence in Victoria.

We're still $7000 away from making that happen. Family violence doesn't pause at the end of the month. The need for safe accommodation, specialist support, and crisis care continues every single day.

If you've been waiting for the right moment to donate, now is the time.

$267 funds one safe night, and every dollar counts.

🔗 Donate today via the link: https://donate-a-safe-night.raiselysite.com/

20/05/2026

Last Friday, our incredible friends at hosted a special Mother's Day celebration for our clients and it was such an impactful day. 🌸

Mums and kids enjoyed flower bouquet making, face painting, glow up stations, and plenty of treats — but more than anything, they enjoyed time together.

For families who have been through so much, moments like these are so important. The chance to pause, to breathe, and to create a happy memory - that's not a small thing, and makes all the difference in a family's healing journey.

To Sher and the team at — thank you. Your ongoing generosity, support, and care for those escaping family violence makes such a meaningful difference 💜

18/05/2026

The numbers in this carousel are hard to ignore.

But they’re not just numbers — they’re women and children across Victoria making the difficult decision to leave violence behind.

A safe night is just the beginning.

At Refuge Victoria, we don’t just provide a bed — we create the conditions for change.

We take care of the essentials so a mum can focus on her children. We help her plan what comes next, on her terms. We provide therapeutic support for her and her children to begin healing.

And slowly, things begin to shift.

That’s the impact of a safe night — not just shelter, but the space to move forward.

This May, help us fund 31 safe nights.
We’re 18 nights in — every donation counts.

🔗 Donate here: https://donate-a-safe-night.raiselysite.com/

17/05/2026

Today is International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination - also known as IDAHOBIT

Today is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia, intersexism and transphobia in all the forms they take. In workplaces, in communities, and in homes.

At Refuge Victoria, we know that safety is not a given for everyone. We know that discrimination, prejudice, and fear show up in homes, in families, and in communities — and that the impact is real and lasting.

Today, we stand with LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria and around the world. We see you, we support you, and we remain committed to a world where everyone can live without fear both at home, and beyond it. 🏳️‍🌈

To find out more about IDAHOBIT and how you can get involved, head to www.idahobit.org.au

14/05/2026

Two weeks ago, we launched our Donate a Safe Night appeal with a goal to fund 31 safe nights for women and children fleeing family violence this May.

Today, we're halfway through May.

So far, we have two safe nights funded. Two families who now have somewhere safe to go because of your generosity.

Behind every donation is a decision to show up for women and children escaping family violence.

We have 17 nights left, help us reach 31. 💛

🔗 https://donate-a-safe-night.raiselysite.com/ or donate via the link in our bio.

11/05/2026

Today is Are You Safe At Home Day.

Together, we can break the fear and stigma associated with talking about family violence. Anyone can be experiencing family violence, and sometimes the signs are hard to spot - but if something feels wrong, chances are you’re right.

If you’re worried someone you know might be experiencing family violence, it can be hard to know what to do. Remember, you don’t need to be an expert. By just asking, listening and believing, you can make a huge difference.

Visit www.areyousafeathome.org.au for helpful tips, conversation starters and ways to access support.

Safe and Equal

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to every mum who has shown extraordinary strength and courage.

To the mums who left.

To those still finding the strength to.

To the mum's still rebuilding their lives and the lives of their children, one day at a time.

You deserve to feel safe. You deserve support. And you deserve a future free from fear.

For some mothers, today begins with fear - and the brave first steps toward safety.

This Mother's Day, you can help make those steps a little less frightening.

By supporting our 31 Safe Nights campaign, you can help open the door to a safe night for a mother and her children.

Give the gift of safety today.

🔗https://donate-a-safe-night.raiselysite.com/

08/05/2026

💜This week, we honour and remember everyone impacted by family and domestic violence. Behind every statistic is a person - a woman, child, parent, friend, or loved one - whose life matters deeply.

At Refuge Victoria, our commitment remains unwavering: to provide safety, support, and hope for women and children escaping violence, and to stand beside them as they rebuild their lives with dignity and strength.

Together, we continue working toward a future where every person can live free from violence, fear, and harm.

06/05/2026

Family violence is widely misunderstood - and this misunderstanding has real consequences for victim-survivors.

Today, on Family Violence Remembrance Day, we honour and remember those affected by violence, and we acknowledge the importance of listening, learning, and taking meaningful action.

Share this post to help raise awareness and support change today. 💜

05/05/2026

$267

That's the average cost of one safe night at Refuge Victoria. This includes crisis accommodation and around-the-clock support for a woman or family fleeing violence.

Not included in this figure, is the food, clothing, toiletries, counselling, pet boarding and vet bills, play therapy, case management, and transport also provided to woman and child we support.

We know safety requires more than just a safe place to sleep - it is recovery, rest, and rebuilding hope for a future free from violence.

This May, we're raising $8,227 to fund a month of safe nights. Donate today via the link:
🔗https://donate-a-safe-night.raiselysite.com

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