Juno

27/05/2026

Hana* fled family violence with little more than what she could carry.

After moving between emergency accommodation and relatives’ homes, Hana eventually secured housing with support from Juno and was reunited with her five children. “It’s the best thing to ever happen to me,” she said.

Rebuilding after your life has been uprooted is overwhelming. And as the cost of living rises, it is becoming even harder.

Many of the people Juno supports are struggling to afford essentials like groceries, heating, petrol and basic household items, all while trying to rebuild safe and stable lives after violence and homelessness.

Your donation can help provide practical support for families like Hana’s this winter.

Donate to our urgent Winter Appeal today: https://juno.org.au/winter-appeal-the-cost-of-staying-safe/

*Name and image changed to protect privacy.

26/05/2026

“It was the first time where I really felt like someone was actually paying attention and actually listening to what was going on with me.”

In this interview, Miles, a young person and former Juno client, reflects on their experience of homelessness and the toll it took, impacting every part of their life, including work, study, and their ability to plan for the future. They share how difficult it can be to access support, often feeling like you need to say the “right thing” to be taken seriously or get help.

Miles describes their experience with Juno as the first time they felt truly listened to and supported.

Juno welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking more housing for young people in the recent budget. We also echo comments from Time welcoming the housing supplement and the continued call for greater investment in social housing.

Thank you Miles for sharing your story. ❤️

Listen to the full interview via Hack on triple j

25/05/2026

See you in Darebin tonight?

There are still a few seats left for this evening’s community forum. Join us at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 6:30pm.

Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walk-in-her-shoes-exhibition-and-forum-darebin-tickets-1987799947152?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’ll be hearing a community question from Gerry Lyons, President Preston Rotary.

As Gerry points out, any one of us could experience circumstances that lead to homelessness at some point in our lives. So, what kind of response do we want in place?

Come along tonight to hear more from the Darebin community, MPs, homelessness workers and people who know firsthand what it’s like to live through homelessness.

See you there!

Thanks again to Darebin City Council, Juno and Merri Outreach Support Service for helping us bring the event to the area.

21/05/2026

The cost of staying safe is rising.

Every day, Juno supports people experiencing family violence and homelessness. But rising costs are making it even harder for the people we support to afford basic essentials while trying to rebuild a safe and stable life.

Many are going without heating, struggling to put food on the table, or delaying essential appointments because the cost of petrol and everyday expenses has become too much.

As more people turn to Juno for emergency relief and practical support, demand on our services continues to grow. That’s why we’ve launched our Urgent Winter Appeal and are asking for your help.

Your donation can help women, children, trans and gender diverse people rebuilding after violence and homelessness access the support they need this winter.

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

Your donation of $2 or more to Juno is tax-deductible in Australia.

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

We’re looking forward to being part of this important conversation exploring the challenges being faced locally and what needs to change to provide safer and more accessible support services. Thank you to Council to Homeless Persons for having us. We hope to see you there. Register below 👇

If you were reaching out for help, what kind of response would you hope to receive?

Every day, Eve Giles works with people seeking support at a vulnerable moment in their lives. The senior homelessness practitioner at Juno says structural barriers can make it tough to offer people the response they need.

"It is impossible to truly promote safety while working in the existing system.

“For the people we work with, feeling safe relies on the knowledge that when adversity strikes, they will not be forced into homelessness and isolated from supports but instead nurtured by governments who invest in accessible support services and robust public housing."

Eve is joining our Darebin community forum, shedding light on how we can build stronger homelessness responses in the area and across Victoria.

Come along on to hear more from Eve, alongside local MPs, service providers and people who have lived through homelessness.

📅 When: Monday 25 May, 6:30pm
📍 Where: Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walk-in-her-shoes-exhibition-and-forum-darebin-tickets-1987799947152

Big thanks to Darebin City Council and Merri Outreach Support Service (MOSS) for supporting us to bring the event to the area.

14/05/2026

Family violence has many facets, and might start with love bombing. Mary’s* story, shared by Mamamia, highlights how abuse can escalate over time and the devastating impact it can have on someone’s life.

Through Juno’s trauma-informed coaching program, EMPower, Mary rebuilt her confidence, independence and financial wellbeing. She says, "There's light at the end of the tunnel. It's a damn long tunnel… but it's there."

Read the full story here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/family-violence-survival-mary/

"I was so trusting of him taking care of everything." https://mamamia.au/4wpmDkT

12/05/2026

It has been a big couple of weeks for Juno and we're excited to share what we've been up to.

It was a real privilege to attend the Women Deliver Conference here in Naarm as part of Gender Equity Victoria's booth, alongside more than 6,000 gender equality advocates and leaders from 189 countries across Oceanic Pacific.

It was an incredible opportunity for us to listen, learn and reflect together across different contexts, while recognising our collective journey towards gender equality: rooted in care, solidarity and justice. In this shared work, we must continue to centre First Nations voices, decolonise our practice, and ensure lived experience meaningfully leads and shapes the work we do.

We also attended the Australian Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Recovery Alliance Conference in Brisbane, a smaller and more intimate space for focused reflection on healing, recovery and systems change. We were proud to present Juno’s EMPower Program and speak about recovery from poverty.

One message that stayed with us: healing and recovery are prevention.

�If we want to end violence, we need to transform and reimagine our systems, and lived experience must be at the centre of that work. Real recovery takes safety, housing, connection, financial security and systems that actually support people to heal.

We’re returning from both spaces feeling challenged, inspired and looking forward to continuing these conversations.

WIRE Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Lighthouse Foundation Djirra Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights

10/05/2026

Because family violence often happens out of sight, the signs can be hard to spot. But trust your gut. If something feels wrong, chances are you’re right.

Visit www.areyousafeathome.org.au to learn more about the signs of family violence, and what you can do to help.

Safe and Equal