2024 Charitable Partner

Violence against women. Domestic violence. Our news headlines have too often told harrowing stories of this crises that’s gripping our nation. Too many lives are being taken - the time to act is now!

So, with the goal of raising awareness and making a difference to the lives of those fleeing violent homes, we’re thrilled to announce our Charitable Partner for 2024 - Worthy Australia.

About Worthy Australia

Worthy is a Perth charity that provides life changing support to women and children who have experienced homelessness as a result of domestic violence.

Through their incredible Safe Haven program, Worthy and their team of volunteers turn empty houses into fully furnished homes for families who, without this program, are unable to leave domestic violence refuges.

While Worthy’s Safe Haven’s provide not only shelter and safety, the magic lies in the immeasurable compassion and kindness - gifts that cannot be seen, only felt. Providing brave families with a home they can be proud of also offers hope and self worth; critical things they are robbed of in the face of violence and trauma.

Each Worthy Australia Safe Haven costs between $2,500 to $4,500 to create, and the team rely on community donations to continue this life changing work. So let’s get behind them and support those in our community who need it most!

Domestic Violence in Western Australia

According to the facts & statistics published by the Western Australian Government during the 16 days in WA:

• 37% of homicides and related offences in 2022 were family and domestic violence related.

• The number of victims of assault increased by 7% in 2022, totaling 38,743 victims. This is the highest number in 30 years. An overwhelming 64%, or 24,696, of these assaults were family and domestic violence related.

• 80% of hospitalisations of women as a result of family & domestic violence were caused by an intimate partner. The remaining 20% of perpetrators were other family members.

Domestic Violence in Australia

Domestic violence is not just physical abuse. It also encompasses:

• Emotional abuse;

• Financial abuse;

• Verbal abuse;

• Harassment; and

• Stalking.

According to the 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a staggering 4.2 million Australian’s have experienced emotional abuse, economic abuse or violence by a partner. That’s one in every five people.

The same report found women were more likely to experience violence by a partner than men.

These numbers must change. Conversations must be had. So join us this year as we aim to raise awareness and funds to support those directly impacted by these harrowing circumstances.

Let’s change the narrative and make a change in memory of those who no longer have the voice to do so.