You are invited to our annual International Women’s Day event on Friday 10 March 2023.
You can purchase your tickets here
All money raised will go directly towards supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence and abuse.
We’re very excited about an upcoming MOVIE fundraising event on Monday 13th February 2023, 6pm at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Cremorne! If you fancy a great night out at the movies, or are looking for a unique gift idea … buy tickets today for the special film screening of ‘The Fort’ and help make a difference to the lives of women and children in our refuge.
‘The Fort’ is an Australian film about family violence that will be screened at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Cremorne on Monday 13th February 2023 at 6pm. Executive Producer and Australian celebrity, Shaynna Blaze is recording a special message for Mary’s House Services in support of our efforts.
It would be wonderful if you could diarise this event, get a group together and purchase tickets as soon as you can.
The link to book tickets is here: BOOK TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE BUY SOME TICKETS TODAY AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE. It’s going to be a great night!
EVENT INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER
| With only a few days to go until the 2022 Mary’s House Walk, now is a good time to share some key information about the walk and details of the activities we have planned for the day.
The Starting Line 8:15 – 9:00am: Registrations open at Milson Park, Kirribilli. Here you will be provided with your Mary’s House walking cap and drink bottle. Croissants have been donated by I LOVE BUTTER for the first 100 people to arrive. 9:00am: Welcome Speeches will commence. 9:15am: Warm-up by Mel Thomas from KYUP. |
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Mel is a frontline domestic violence prevention expert who speaks openly and candidly about the complex social issues surrounding family violence from first-hand experience.
In 2013, Mel won a scholarship with the Layne Beachley Foundation to establish Australia’s Premier domestic violence prevention education charity, the KYUP! Project (pronounced KEY-UP! named after a martial arts power shout). |
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| 9:45am: The Walk commences in 5-minute groupings. You will be allocated with a group start at registration.
12:30pm: When you have completed the walk back at Milson Park, we welcome everyone to continue up the hill towards The Kirribilli Centre and join us for a casual lunch. Access to The Kirribilli Centre will be from Bligh Street, Kirribilli. Wet Weather While the weather is looking good for Sunday, we still need to be prepared that this may change. If there is light or slight drizzle for the walk, we will still be going ahead with it. In the event that the weather poses a risk to our participants, the event will be cancelled. We will be making a decision by 5pm Saturday if this occurs and posting it on our socials and website. Parking can be challenging in Kirribilli and we encourage people to use the local public transport options i.e. train, ferry or bus. There are some spots around Milson Park that are not subject to restrictions on a Sunday. Lunch |
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Raffle We will be selling raffle tickets on the day for $10 each. The prizes include:
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We welcome your furry friends to come along on the walk with us. Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on the grounds of The Kirribilli Centre. You may be able to tie them outside the Centre, if this was an option for you. Fundraising We are well on our way of achieving a great fundraising effort for Mary’s House Services. We received over 300 referrals last year and all money raised will enable us to extend our reach to more women and children impacted by domestic violence. Thank you for all your efforts so far, keep it going! Have fun Most importantly, this is a time to have fun! Get your community onboard, meet new people and pound those pavements in preparation. The Map All participants will be provided with specific details of the walking route around the Lower North Shore on the day, below if an indication of the area we cover. |
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| Thank you
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday 30 October. Thank you again for supporting Mary’s House Services and the families we support escaping domestic violence, we truly are so grateful. Know that you are keeping fit while walking against domestic violence. Thanks to our sponsors of this year’s Mary’s House Walk, SAINT SOMEBODY, Holding Redlich and the Mater Hospital, North Sydney. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who will be assisting with the day, this event could not be possible without them. We thank those businesses who have donated items for the walk Vittoria Coffee, R.M. Williams and I Love Butter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at jacquiem@maryshouse.org.au. Warmest regards Mary’s House Services Team x |
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On Sunday 30th October, we will be pounding the pavement on a 10km walkathon around our beautiful lower north shore, raising awareness and funds for Mary’s House Services. Come join us, or if you can’t, you can register for our virtual walk. More information very soon! For now, please mark your calendar. We will be warming up from 08.30, departing from Milson Park, Kirribilli. Can’t wait!
CAN YOU HELP?
We are currently in need of the following items for our women and children impacted by domestic abuse and violence and living in Mary’s House refuge. Mary’s House Services is dedicated to providing our clients with quality items. We ask that all donations are in working order with no stains or scratches. To ensure this, we ask for photos of the items prior to accepting, as well as a confirmation from the donor that the items are not faulty. We do not accept bedding or mattresses.
We are reaching out to our wonderful community of supporters to assist with:
PRIORITY ITEMS:
- Outdoor Table And 2 Chairs for our Outreach Service Centre – Must be new or in mint condition please
- Fridge (Single Door Only)
- Washing Machine (Not Older Than 10 Years)
- Lawn Mower (Small)
ITEMS IN NEED:
- Children’s Plastic Table
- A Mud Kitchen And Succulents
- Blank Canvasses
- Tall Drying Rack
ALWAYS ACCEPTING:
- TVs, Washing Machines And Fridges (Dependent On Storage Space)
- Household Appliances Such As Toasters, Rice Cookers, Kettles
- Matching Sets Of Crockery And Cutlery (Minimum Of X 4 Of Each)
Please note:
We rarely require baby items.
Please contact corporate@maryshouse.org.au if you can assist.
Note items may either be dropped off at a scheduled time, or with prior arrangement, picked up.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate financially, please get in touch with Jacquie at fcofficer@maryshouse.org.au
T H A N K Y O U.
This FREE TAFE workshop will be online over two evening sessions – Tuesday 26th July and Tuesday 2nd August.
It is for businesses with forward facing customer services workers such as hairdressers, beauticians, cafes, pharmacies, bottle shops and others. It aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to assist members of their community who may be experiencing or are impacted by domestic violence to seek support.
To book online go to: Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence Tickets | TryBooking Australia
Tafe Workshop Flyer - onlineDomestic violence is a very real and prevalent issue facing our society with reported incidents doubling in NSW over the past 10 years. If you’re in a relationship where you are abused physically, sexually or mentally, there are many local services that can help you escape domestic violence.
North Shore Mums list what services are available to women and children impacted by domestic violence and abuse on Sydney’s North Shore, including Mary’s House refuge and Mary’s House Services’ Daisy Centre.
https://www.northshoremums.com.au/local-services-for-women-escaping-domestic-violence/
Emma’s* story:
Emma came to Mary’s House Services with her son after enduring ongoing domestic violence and abuse from her husband. Mary’s House Services provided Emma and her son the support they needed to escape and rebuild their lives safely.
Emma wanted to share her story and highlight the support she received in the hope that more families can also access this help.
“I can’t imagine how my son and I would have arrived at our lives today without the care, time and expertise of the angels at Mary’s House and the Daisy Centre.
I was referred to Mary’s House a couple of years ago and had been in touch once or twice by phone when I unexpectedly had to flee the house. I was terrified and overwrought with keeping my son safe and away from our abuser. But my son was over 16, and being male complicated where we could go.
I was in so much terror. I was afraid to speak. When I did, I would shake, stutter and cry. Everything felt so strange, almost out of body. I had no idea what to do or how to do it. I had never been in a situation like this before, nor did I know anyone who had either.
I had no idea the people at Mary’s House would be the core of my new village, gently carrying me along in a piece of cotton wool through the process.
The case worker came with me when I had to go to see police, they would accompany my son, they would contact various key people involved in the case, provide direction and advice on how the process worked, helped me with trauma/DV family lawyers, came to court dates, would speak up on my behalf to the police when I couldn’t.
Once the ADVO was in place, case workers would call and check in on us, bring Christmas hampers, help me through the Victim’s Services process, listening to my panic and fear during the Federal Court action taken against me and offer some fantastic psycho educational courses to help in my recovery process.
At the course through The Daisy Centre, I met other women like me with their own stories and I learnt tools for life that have helped me understand what happened and how I can start to move on.
Sitting here writing this today almost three years later, I cannot believe how different mine and my son’s lives are today. I am still recovering from PTSD and anxiety, but I do not live in the daily terror of what felt like living with a shark in a swimming pool.
I often wonder how many tens of thousands of dollars my journey to freedom cost and feel concerned that it is often funding that prevents women like me (and my son) from being able to access life-saving and changing help.
I am so grateful to Mary’s House for having the opportunity to start again.”
*Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of the individual.
CAN YOU HELP WITH ART CANVASSES?
We are currently in need of art canvasses for the women and children impacted by domestic abuse and violence and living in Mary’s House refuge. Art is a wonderful therapy for those trying to heal and move forward with their lives.
We are reaching out to our wonderful community of supporters!
Please contact corporate@maryshouse.org.au if you can assist.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate financially, please get in touch with Jacquie at fcofficer@maryshouse.org.au
