Women's Community Shelters

Women's Community Shelters We are a specialist network of shelters, transitional homes and meanwhile use properties across NSW. WCS currently has 13 shelters across NSW.

We work community by community to establish an Australia where women and their children are safe, secure, supported and equal. WCS offers women and children at risk of homelessness, domestic and family violence shelter, active case management, support, dignity, self-esteem and a chance to start anew, through the establishment, operation and/or supervision of women’s community shelters and low cost

accommodation. We are planning to open the first shelter on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria in 2026.

NEW DATA: The latest release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that in women’s most recent incident of physi...
10/04/2026

NEW DATA: The latest release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that in women’s most recent incident of physical assault, the perpetrator was most often a family member or intimate partner (44%), and about half of the assaults occurred in a home (48%).

This reflects what WCS has long observed and what decades of research confirm: women are at heightened risk of violence, most commonly from men they know, in the home.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to the following family and domestic violence support services pinned on our page or here below:

NATIONAL – ASK IZZY
Ask Izzy, a helpful online directory for a wide range of services she may be in need of (you can check out their website: https://askizzy.org.au/). Their website is really easy to use, and has over 350,000 services listed that may be useful.

NATIONAL - 1800 RESPECT (available 24/7)
1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au
Free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and DFV

NATIONAL - 13 YARN (available 24/7)
13 92 76
https://www.13yarn.org.au
Free and confidential service available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis.

NATIONAL - 1800 ELDERHelp
1800 353 374
Free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse

NSW - Link2Home (9am-10pm daily)
1800 152 152
Information and referral helpline for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

NSW - Lifeline (available 24/7)
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Call, chat or text available

NSW Domestic Violence Line (available 24/7)
1800 65 64 63

VIC - Safe Steps (available 24/7)
1800 015 188
safesteps.org.au
Specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence

VIC - The Orange Door
1800 319 353
www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.

(Source statistic: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/crime-victimisation/2024-25 -statistics)

📢 We have a unique opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new Women's Shelter, Liverpool Women's Shelter (in t...
10/04/2026

📢 We have a unique opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new Women's Shelter, Liverpool Women's Shelter (in the Liverpool LGA). Apply your leadership, operational expertise to create meaningful change and support women and children impacted by domestic and family violence and homelessness.

As the inaugural Shelter Manager, you will:
🤝 Work with the dedicated and hands on Board
🏠 Take a leading role in establishing a shelter that supports women and children and builds community engagement.
🌱 Lead and inspire a new team to ensure best-practice service delivery
🗝️ Operationalize new accommodation opportunities
📈 apply your expertise to ensure continuous improvement is embedded in daily practice.

Check all the details of this role on Seek / apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/91442803?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list

Senior Sergeant Robert Lowry said anyone who had had a similar interaction should contact police. Please share this pos...
09/04/2026

Senior Sergeant Robert Lowry said anyone who had had a similar interaction should contact police. Please share this post.

A 29-year-old Brisbane man has been charged with three counts of stalking and one count each of r**e, coercive control and threatening violence.
Police said extensive investigations indicated the same man was allegedly involved in three incidents from 2020 to 2025.

Read the full article on ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/rideshare-driver-charged-stalking-r**e-offences-brisbane/106541504

On April 18 and 19, join us at the What Were You Wearing? rallies across Australia! to create space to stand with victim...
08/04/2026

On April 18 and 19, join us at the What Were You Wearing? rallies across Australia! to create space to stand with victim-survivors and challenge the harmful narratives that still exist around gendered violence. This isn’t just about showing up physically. It’s about listening, learning, and being part of a culture that believes and supports victim-survivors.

If this is something you care about, we encourage you to attend a rally near you or share the message in your own way. Or come and hear WCS CEO Annabelle Daniel OAM speak on 18 April 2026 🧡

All information can be found on What Were You Wearing?

✨ Beautiful art moments in our safe havens ✨A space where creativity flows and our women can feel safe, seen, and suppor...
07/04/2026

✨ Beautiful art moments in our safe havens ✨
A space where creativity flows and our women can feel safe, seen, and supported 🧡
Art is more than expression — it’s healing, connection, and empowerment.

New data show that in women’s most recent incident of physical assault, the perpetrator was most often a family member o...
02/04/2026

New data show that in women’s most recent incident of physical assault, the perpetrator was most often a family member or intimate partner (44%), and about half (48%) of the assaults occurred in a home.

We also know that domestic and family violence can increase during long weekends. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to the following family and domestic violence support services pinned on our page or here below:

NATIONAL – ASK IZZY
Ask Izzy, a helpful online directory for a wide range of services she may be in need of (you can check out their website: https://askizzy.org.au/). Their website is really easy to use, and has over 350,000 services listed that may be useful.

NATIONAL - 1800 RESPECT (available 24/7)
1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au
Free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and DFV

NATIONAL - 13 YARN (available 24/7)
13 92 76
https://www.13yarn.org.au
Free and confidential service available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis.

NATIONAL - 1800 ELDERHelp
1800 353 374
Free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse

NSW - Link2Home (9am-10pm daily)
1800 152 152
Information and referral helpline for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

NSW - Lifeline (available 24/7)
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Call, chat or text available

NSW Domestic Violence Line (available 24/7)
1800 65 64 63

VIC - Safe Steps (available 24/7)
1800 015 188
safesteps.org.au
Specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence

VIC - The Orange Door
1800 319 353
www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.

(Source statistic: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/crime-victimisation/2024-25 -statistics)

Thank you so much for hosting us 🧡
01/04/2026

Thank you so much for hosting us 🧡

We’re absolutely in awe of the dedication and positive impact our young people are making 🧡 A heartfelt thank you to Tri...
01/04/2026

We’re absolutely in awe of the dedication and positive impact our young people are making 🧡 A heartfelt thank you to Trinity Grammar School for your incredible effort and generosity. Your donations are making a real difference, supporting shelters and helping women and children.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of trans and ge...
31/03/2026

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of trans and gender‑diverse people, while also acknowledging the disproportionate violence they face.

30/03/2026

The manosphere directly impacts girls and young women. In this important clip, WCS CEO Annabelle Daniel OAM explains why this issue matters and why engaging both young men and young women is essential to preventing harm and creating lasting cultural change.

At WCS, we believe everyone has a role to play in being part of the solution.

👉 Learn more about our Walk the Talk program:
🎥 Watch the full YouTube clip here via the link in our bio.

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