Yes, this Christmas I want to stop women and children from losing their lives to violence
No one should fear for their safety - especially at Christmas.
But during this time of year, financial stress, isolation, and heavy drinking can escalate violence and abuse, leaving women and children trapped in dangerous homes.
But there is hope. Your support can provide life-saving shelter and critical services that help women and children find safety and a future free from abuse.
Be part of the village keeping women and children safe and supported.
Please donate today and give the gift of safety.
I never thought he’d let me leave – I was living in fear, every day. Thanks to the support of W&CF, I’m alive today. My kids and I are safe, and I’m even excited about the future.
- Amy*, W&CF Client
Help women like Amy* and her children
"It was after we got engaged that he hit me for the first time.
From there, the abuse only escalated. He controlled everything—money, where I went, who I saw. Abuse became my norm.
I was terrified to leave. He’d threaten to kill himself. He’d threaten to kill me. Then one night, he nearly did. In front of our 5-year-old daughter.
Thanks to the support of Women & Children First, I’m alive today. My kids and I are safe, and I’m even excited about the future. They provided safe housing, ongoing trauma counselling, financial assistance and so much more.
Please support Women & Children First with a donation today. This organisation is so important. I can’t imagine if their services weren’t available to our community."
*Name changed for safety and privacy
By donating today, you can help survivors like Amy access safe housing, and the essential support required to heal and rebuild.
$25could provide a school uniform and shoes for a child who has had to leave everything behind while escaping domestic violence. Your gift gives a child the confidence and dignity to start fresh in a new school. 
$57could pay for one night of crisis accommodation for a woman and child escaping abuse. Your gift ensures they have a safe place to stay, where they can begin to heal and plan for a safe future.
$204could provide one night of safe shelter, counselling, and critical support for a mother and her children escaping domestic violence. Your gift offers a supportive environment to begin healing and access the help they need to rebuild their lives.