Juno

23/08/2026

Since 2023, we've partnered with the wonderful folks at Collingwood Children's Farm to support Juno clients and their children to spend time at the Farm.

For many families, this outing provides space to slow down, connect with nature, meet the animals and simply spend time together outdoors.

As the cost of living continues to put pressure on families, partnerships like this help create opportunities for connection and joy for people who otherwise might miss out.

A big thank you to the Collingwood Children’s Farm for their generosity and grassroots community spirit. 💚

18/08/2026

A big thank you to the lovely folks at Aesop for their incredibly generous donation of skin, hair and body products. 💜

These products will provide practical support, comfort and a little luxury to the women, trans and gender diverse people accessing our services. We are so grateful for Aesop’s ongoing generosity in support of our community.

12/08/2026

Visiting Grill'd Fairfield this month? Juno is proud to be part of Grill’d Local Matters this August.

When you dine at Grill’d Fairfield, you can support our work with women, trans and gender diverse people, and their children experiencing homelessness and family violence across Melbourne’s north.

Simply order a meal, collect your token and pop it in the Juno jar. Every vote helps fund our EMPower program, providing one-on-one coaching that supports participants to build confidence, strengthen financial security and create greater stability in their lives.

📍 Grill’d Fairfield, 126 Station St, Fairfield VIC 3078

Thank you for helping us support people to rebuild their lives after homelessness and family violence.

04/08/2026

Australia's housing crisis is gendered.

This Homelessness Week (3–9 August), we're joining organisations across Australia to call for .

Every day at Juno, we work alongside women, children, trans and gender diverse people who have been forced to make impossible choices.

For many, home is no longer safe. They're escaping family violence, sleeping in their cars, staying in motels, couch surfing, or relying on friends and family because there is nowhere safe or affordable to go.

Women and gender diverse people experience distinct pathways into homelessness, shaped by gender inequality and other intersecting forms of disadvantage.

Lower lifetime earnings, insecure and lower-paid work, time out of the workforce to care for children and family, and the unequal burden of unpaid care all leave women more vulnerable to housing stress and homelessness.

For many, these structural inequalities are compounded by family violence, the leading cause of homelessness for women and children in Australia. No one should have to choose between staying in a violent home and facing homelessness.

Yet homelessness is still too often understood through a one-size-fits-all approach. When we overlook the role gender plays, we overlook the distinct ways women and gender diverse people experience homelessness and the tailored responses that are needed.

Homelessness is preventable. We need meaningful action to:
• Build and reform more safe, affordable housing and crisis accommodation
• Invest across the continuum of support, from early intervention through to recovery
• Back lived experience leadership and gender-responsive solutions
• Support and resource Aboriginal-led approaches

We need investment in systems that prevent harm and provide healing. With political will and a commitment to designing and delivering solutions with women and gender diverse people with lived experience, we can end homelessness.

📖 Read our latest article to learn why a gender-responsive approach is essential to ending homelessness: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/homelessness-gendered-response-should-too-juno-org-au-hwkzc/

💜 If you're able, please consider making a donation to help Juno continue providing specialist homelessness and family violence support while advocating for the long-term solutions needed to end homelessness: https://www.givenow.com.au/donatetojuno

29/07/2026

Every five years, the Census gives us a vital opportunity to make sure people experiencing homelessness are seen, counted and represented.

Census data helps build a clearer picture of homelessness across Australia. That information is used by governments, community organisations and service providers to plan and fund the housing, homelessness and family violence services people rely on.

Homelessness services like Juno play a crucial role in supporting people to participate in the Census. If people experiencing homelessness aren't counted, the need can be underestimated and communities can miss out on the support and resources they need.

Swipe through to learn how different housing situations should be recorded on the Census.

20/07/2026

As cost of living pressures and the housing crisis continue to worsen, more women escaping family violence are being forced into impossible choices.

In this SBS News feature, Juno client Mary shares how her life changed almost overnight after escaping violence, and how the trauma-informed, long-term EMPower Program supported her recovery.

Mary's story is a powerful reminder that recovery doesn't end when someone reaches safety. With the right support, people can rebuild confidence, financial security and independence, but specialist services need sustainable funding to make that possible.

Thank you, Mary, for sharing your story. 💜

Read the full article:

Cost of living pressures are thought to be exacerbating instances of domestic and family violence.

14/07/2026

📢 We're hiring: EMPower Coach (6-Month Contract)

Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild the skills and confidence to achieve their long-term goals? Juno is looking for a skilled EMPower Coach to join our flagship program, partnering with women, trans and gender diverse people who have experienced homelessness and family violence as they work towards the future they want for themselves.

EMPower is an innovative, evidence-based model that has been recognised internationally for supporting people to strengthen confidence, achieve their goals and build long-term economic mobility.

As an EMPower Coach, you'll be trained in our unique trauma-informed coaching model and become part of a small but mighty feminist organisation committed to social change and creating lasting impact.

0.4 EFT (15.2 hours/week) | Preston + flexible work | SCHADS Level 5 + salary packaging | 6-month contract

Applications close 5pm, 28 July, however we'll be reviewing applications as they're received and may close the role early if we find the right candidate.

🔗 View the position description and apply via EthicalJobs: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/JunoServices/empower-coach-2?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=noreply%40ethicaljobs.com.au

06/07/2026

🖤💛❤️ Happy NAIDOC Week!

This year marks five decades of NAIDOC Week, with the theme “50 Years of Deadly”, celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

"Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year. NAIDOC has always been more than a week — it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival."

We encourage you to get involved in the many events and activities happening throughout the week. We’ve shared some posters for events taking place across Melbourne’s north, and you can find more events in your area through the NAIDOC Week website: www.naidoc.org.au

As has become an annual tradition, the Juno team will be volunteering at Aboriginal Housing Victoria’s NAIDOC Family Day this Wednesday at the Aborigines Advancement League, from 10.30am to 2pm. We hope to see some of you there!

30/06/2026

We did it!

Thanks to this incredible community, we've smashed our original $15,000 Winter Appeal goal!

To everyone who has donated or helped spread the word – thank you. Because of your generosity, more women, trans and gender diverse people, and children will have access to the practical support they need as they rebuild after family violence and homelessness.

Thanks to this amazing response, we have the opportunity to help even more people. We're extending our goal to $20,000 before midnight tonight so we can continue providing the flexible support people need to stay safe, recover and rebuild their lives, this winter and beyond.

What your donation can do:
💜 $75 can help cover fuel and transport
💜 $120 can provide groceries and everyday essentials
💜 $300 can help provide winter essentials like heating
💜 $1,000 can provide flexible, practical support during times of crisis and transition

If you've been meaning to donate, there's still time to make a tax-deductible gift before midnight tonight.

🔗 Donate here: https://juno.org.au/winter-appeal-the-cost-of-staying-safe/

25/06/2026

Everyone deserves warmth and safety this winter.

But for people rebuilding after family violence and homelessness, winter can mean cold homes, empty pantries, and impossible choices between heating, transport and other essentials.

We're there with practical support as people work towards safety and stability. But as demand continues to grow, we need your help to ensure everyone who turns to us can access the support they need.

Thanks to your generosity, we're now over halfway towards our Urgent Winter Appeal goal. But with only a few days left before the end of the financial year, we still need your help to get there.

Every donation, big or small, helps ensure people don't have to face winter alone.

Make your tax-deductible gift to Juno today: https://juno.org.au/winter-appeal-the-cost-of-staying-safe/

💜 Thank you 💜 Can't donate today? Sharing this post is another powerful way to support our appeal and help us reach more people before 30 June.