Sanctuary provides safe haven for women

Oct 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Bella’s Sanctuary Gold Coast

COURTNEY KRUK The Gold Coast’s new purpose-built bridging-accommodation facility for women and children who have escaped domestic violence, called Bella’s Sanctuary, is about to welcome its first tenant.   The five-unit facility, which … [Read more...]

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Bra Gifting events support the girls

Sep 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Support the Girls Australia’s Bra Gifting event

CHARLOTTE BRENNAN Local Charity Support the Girls Australia (STGA) provides homeless and low-income women with bras and feminine products at their monthly Bra Gifting events at Southport Community Centre.   Attendees to the event are … [Read more...]

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Stair-climb challenge tackles domestic violence

Aug 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Starting line of River to Rooftop at Brisbane’s ONE ONE ONE Eagle Street

ATHENA ZELANDONII More than 500 people took to the stairs of the iconic ONE ONE ONE Eagle Street building in Brisbane’s CBD on Friday for the River to Rooftop event, in support of Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ).   WLSQ’s … [Read more...]

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