My name is Naomi
Growing up in West Africa, Naomi was only eight years old when civil war broke out forcing Naomi and her family into a life of refugee camps where she grew from a child to a woman.
An evening of Halo Ball magic raises much-needed funds
BaptistCare's fourth annual Halo Ball was attended by more than 500 guests, together raising $146,000 in much-needed funds for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Tara was one of our own
One woman is murdered by her current or former partner every week - on average - in Australia*. They are more than statistics. They are mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, neighbours, colleagues and friends, and so much more… just like Tara was.
What if every Australian could see the signs of domestic abuse?
BaptistCare HopeStreet has undertaken research to measure Australian’s awareness of the seven types of domestic abuse – economic, sexual, spiritual, verbal, emotional, physical and social. It found that older Australians are much more likely to recognise all forms of domestic violence than younger generations, indicating a concerning lack of awareness of the many signs of domestic abuse among young people.
Meet the woman trying to end family violence in one generation
Lesley Robson is BaptistCare HopeStreet’s Manager at our Domestic Violence Supported Accommodation and she recently spoke with Kidspot about our Break Free program for children who have experienced trauma as a result of family violence.
Partnering With Kidspot In #couchandacuppa Campaign
Kidspot.com.au, in partnership with BaptistCare, has launched their latest Kidspot Cares #couchandacuppa campaign, as they seek to both raise awareness and find a solution to family violence.
Halo Ball Brings Hope
BaptistCare's third annual Halo Ball was held in May, and encouraged guests to recognise the often voiceless victims of domestic and family violence: the children.
BaptistCare Announces Line Up for Third Annual Halo Ball
BaptistCare has announced Marcia Hines will headline the third annual Halo Ball in Sydney on Friday 4 May, to raise much-needed funds for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.
One in six women still victims of physical or sexual violence at the hands of partners
BaptistCare's client, Mikayla, spoke with SBS News about her experience with domestic and family violence, while our General Manager Rob Ellis discussed the effects of domestic violence on children and how this issue affects indigenous communities.
Lesley speaks to Whimn about gaslighting
Lesley Robson works with women who have escaped domestic violence in her role as a housing support manager at BaptistCare, and she recently spoke with media outlet Whimn about gaslighting.