21 September 2023 Today was the official opening of a new refuge trial site for people seeking protection andsafety from family and domestic violence. The low-key, invitation-only event at an undisclosed location was officially opened by Ministerfor Prevention of Family Violence, The Hon. Ros Spence. Safe Steps CEO, Dr Chelsea Tobin said, “Sanctuary is aContinue reading A sanctuary for people escaping family violence.
WRITE YOUR WILL FOR FREE WITH SAFEWILL
Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do for you and your loved ones. To celebrate Include a Charity Week (4th – 10th September 2023), Safe Steps have teamed up with leading online Will writing service Safewill to give our Australian supporters the opportunity to write their own Will, for free. Safewill isContinue reading WRITE YOUR WILL FOR FREE WITH SAFEWILL
Those critical first 24 hours of escaping family violence
CEO of Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre, Dr Chelsea Tobin today spoke to colleagues from the family and domestic violence sector, at the No To Violence Conference. Dr Tobin told the packed room about the experience of her organisation, who last year took over 68,000 calls from women fleeing family and domestic violence, andContinue reading Those critical first 24 hours of escaping family violence
2023 Walk Against Family Violence – Looking forward to seeing you at the WAFV!
Safe Steps is delighted that the Walk Against Family Violence will take place again this year. It is an important and unifying event for the family violence sector and all Victorians who support the vital work of preventing family violence. While Safe Steps has led the organisation of the Walk in previous years we haveContinue reading 2023 Walk Against Family Violence – Looking forward to seeing you at the WAFV!
Victoria lights up in purple as people gather to remember the lives taken by perpetrators of domestic and family violence
On Wednesday 3 May 2023 landmarks around Victoria will be illuminated in purple, and a Candlelight Vigil held to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Last year, more than 60 buildings in Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria lit up to draw attention to this national tragedy. These include the Arts Centre, Bolte Bridge, Melbourne TownContinue reading Victoria lights up in purple as people gather to remember the lives taken by perpetrators of domestic and family violence
Safe Steps supported with Flowers
For the month of March, Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre is proud to have Flowers Across Melbourne support their vital work through their monthly charity bouquet partnership. A percentage of profits from sales of the ‘She Blooms in Grace’ bouquet will be donated to Safe Steps, to assist with their work in providing crisisContinue reading Safe Steps supported with Flowers