For 10 years, Mary’s House Services has been driven by a simple but powerful belief: everyone has the right to live free from abuse and violence. From the small group of local people who first recognised the need for a domestic and family violence refuge on Sydney’s North Shore, Mary’s House Services has grown into […]

Every day, women and children come to Mary’s House Services seeking safety, hope and a future free from domestic and family violence. While our team works tirelessly to provide refuge, support and pathways to independence, we cannot do it alone. Behind every woman who finds safety, every child who experiences stability and every family that […]

“The rates are astronomical”: Mary’s House CEO on the reality of domestic and family violence on the North Shore. The long and the short of it is that there is not enough crisis accommodation anywhere in NSW, let alone metropolitan Sydney.

This week, we proudly join in celebrating National Volunteer Week, a poignant occasion that highlights the invaluable contributions of individuals and groups who selflessly dedicate their time, skills, and passion to enrich our communities.

In a recent interview with SBS, our CEO Yvette Vignando addressed a deeply concerning issue—how a cyber attack targeting domestic and family violence services has heightened risks for women seeking safety and support. The interview follows a recent data breach from The NSW Department of Communities and Justice, resulting in approximately 9,000 court documents being […]

Mary’s House Services board members and CEO are united in their support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. We have heard the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leaders who have highlighted that First Nations Australians need to be heard and consulted on government initiatives to eliminate domestic and family violence, particularly […]