If you are in danger call
000

Call 24hr NSW Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63

Call Lifeline
13 11 14

Call Mary’s House Refuge or Daisy Centre
1800 002 111

Call Mary’s House Admin
02 8937 2094

Strategy 2024-2028

Our purpose:

To support women and children to live free from domestic and family violence and abuse by activating the energy and resources of our community.

Our four core goals:

Amplify our impact

To amplify our impact, we aim to:

  • Expand our service- delivery capability: casework and community programs
  • Strengthen our capacity to provide support for children impacted by domestic and family violence
  • Develop our capacity to offer safe housing to more clients: refuge {emergency, short term accommodation) and transitional housing
  • Incorporate lived experience insight in our operations, client services and advocacy

Centre our people

To centre our people, we aim to:

  • Attract and retain diverse staff, board members and volunteers
  • Provide competitive staff compensation, recognition and benefits.
  • Provide a healthy and safe work environment that prioritises personal and professional growth and wellbeing.
  • Equip our people to be advocates for our mission and purpose.

Expand strategic partnerships

To expand our strategic partnerships, we aim to:

  • Increase and diversify service-delivery and housing partnerships.
  • Engage with more philanthropists, pro bono partners and corporate partners.
  • Develop productive relationships with peak bodies and universities.

Target sustainable growth

To target sustainable growth, we aim to:

  • Boost revenue every year and secure more long-term, sustainable financial commitments from supporters.
  • Respond effectively to the rapidly evolving cyber-risk environment.
  • Use impact measurement tools for reporting and service development.

Our values

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Respect

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Compassion

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Generosity

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Hope

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Safety