Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Come join Safe Steps on the 2025 Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 28 November and create Victorian communities where everyone is safe, equal and respected. By joining the Walk you can take action to prevent family violence and violence against women and stand in solidarity with people who've experienced violence. 📅 Date: Friday, 28 November 2025 ⏲️ Time: 10:00am 📍 Location: Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace), Melbourne Find out more on the Respect Victoria Walk Against Family Violence website 🧷 https://lnkd.in/g6Hd8pTq #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolence #endDV #CrisisSupport #SafeSteps

Safe Steps says thank you and farewell to Anne Hollonds, who finishes her five-year term as National Children's Commissioner in November. It has been fantastic to walk alongside you Anne in your advocacy for Australian children and young people. We are grateful for your support of Safe Steps' work to improve the response for children and young people experiencing family and domestic violence. Pictured here at the Unanswered Calls premiere is Dr Trishima Mitra-Kahn, Dr Chelsea Tobin, CF, GAICD, Anne Hollonds, and Suzanne Paynter. With Australian Human Rights Commission #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolence #SafeSteps #endDV #CrisisSupport

Final days of taking part in the Local Matters jar at Grill’d Melbourne Airport. As part of Grill’d’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, each participating restaurant donates $500 monthly to three local organisations selected through customer voting. Customers receive a token with every burger purchase, which they place in the jar representing their preferred group. The organisation with the highest token count will receive $300, while the second and third placed groups will each receive $100. This initiative not only provides financial support to Safe Steps but also offers an opportunity to raise awareness of Safe Steps among thousands of customers in a high-traffic environment. So if you are flying through Melbourne airport be sure to check it out! #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolence #SafeSteps #CrisisSupport #endDV

Thank you to Merri-bek councillors for visiting Safe Steps. It was great to talk to Mayor Davidson, Deputy Mayor Politis, Councillor Bolton, Councillor Irvin, Councillor Abboud and Councillor Theodosis about the Sanctuary Model. The Safe Steps Sanctuary Model is an evidence-based crisis accommodation model for victims of domestic and family violence, that recognises the trauma and vulnerability of victim-survivors and provides them with a supportive haven where they can receive wrap-around support, personalised care and access to services. #SanctuaryModel #CrisisSupport #SafeSteps #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolence #MoreThanJustARoof #SanctuaryisSafety

Thanks Carlton Football Club and community for the @Carlton Respects Round promoting gender equality for the prevention of violence against women, and for your support of Safe Steps. Congratulations on the win! With Andy Maher, Robert Priestley, President of the Carlton Football Club and Jackie Cooke, Chair of You Matter. For more information or to donate to Carlton Respects, visit https://lnkd.in/grnVUn32 #Fundraising #Awareness #Carlton #AFL #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #endDV

In 2024-2025 Safe Steps had a growing impact.  Our Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework data shows we completed 1,000 more risk assessments than last year.  Of these assessments, 70% identified individuals who were at serious risk, or serious risk requiring protection - the two top highest risk categories. Read more on the Safe Steps website: https://lnkd.in/gX6iZAjH Safe Steps is here to help you escape family violence and have a safe place to take a breath as you plan your next move. Contact us any time of the day or night, ever day of the year:  📞 : 1800 015 188  🖥️ : [email protected]  📲 : live chat: safesteps.org.au/live-chat  If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. #SafeSteps #familyviolence #domesticviolence #CrisisSupport #endDV

Do you work with people who may be experiencing family violence? Safe Steps have developed a comprehensive suite of resources about domestic and family violence and how to get help. Order free print versions, or download from our website now: https://lnkd.in/grCe8Xaq We have brochures in English and ten community languages. #SafeSteps #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #CrisisSupport #endDV

In 2024-2025 Safe Steps had a growing impact.  We supported nearly 600 families in the Disability Family Violence Crisis Response Initiative. This is almost double the number we supported in the previous year. Read more on the Safe Steps website: https://lnkd.in/gX6iZAjH Safe Steps is here to help you escape family violence and have a safe place to take a breath as you plan your next move. Contact us any time of the day or night, ever day of the year:  📞 : 1800 015 188  🖥️ : [email protected]  📲 : live chat: safesteps.org.au/live-chat  If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. #SafeSteps #familyviolence #domesticviolence #CrisisSupport #endDV

Safe Steps is looking forward to the Carlton Respects round this Saturday at Ikon Park, for Carlton v GWS Giants. We are proud to partner with the Carlton Football Club community fundraising initiative. Established in 2016, Carlton Respects is the Club’s flagship community initiative which aims to utilise the power of footy to enhance awareness, funds and action for gender equality for the prevention of violence against women.    For more information or to donate to Carlton Respects, visit https://lnkd.in/grnVUn32 #fundraising #awareness #Carlton #AFL #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #endDV

Happy Children’s Week! This week is a national celebration of children’s rights. It highlights the rights of children to thrive, learn, play and be heard, as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Children’s Week celebrates the right of every child to enjoy their childhood. It is also a time to recognise and value children’s talents, skills and contributions. At the centre of the week is Universal Children’s Day. This day reminds us to uphold the dignity and rights of all children, especially those who face disadvantage or do not have access to the essentials for a safe, happy and healthy life. This year's theme is: Everyone should know about Children’s Rights You can access training and resources to ensure children you are supporting understand their rights and can give feedback. Register here for free access to child safe resources, specifically designed for the family and domestic violence sector https://lnkd.in/g9RKb3B3