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Compassion in Action

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those who need it the most

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About Open Support

Open Support is committed to providing unwavering support addressing some of the most profound and urgent needs in our communities that can impact any of us. We offer services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence, people experiencing social isolation and loneliness. We take compassion into action. From fear and loneliness to empowerment, independence and connection. Helping build communities where everyone can thrive.

1 in 4
women and children in Australia experience Domestic and Family Violence

25%
of Australians experience loneliness

Our Programs

Domestic & Family Abuse

We assist women and children who are experiencing domestic and family abuse by providing safe accommodation and specialised support. At Open Support we work to renew their trust that their futures can be happy and empowered.

Social Isolation & Loneliness

The Community Connections Program is a free program which provides social support to people who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness in our communities.

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The support we provide to the members of our community relies on people like you. There is a number of ways you can get involved and enable Open Support to reach and care for more people in need.

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Open Support recently received outstanding mainten

Open Support recently received outstanding maintenance service from Kerfoot Services for work at our crisis accommodation facility in Western Sydney for women fleeing domestic and family abuse. The work was delivered free of charge due to the nature of the community services we deliver, and we are so grateful for this generosity. #thankyou #supportsurvivors #values #@kerfoot_pty_ltd @stvincentshospitalsydney @neca_au

A family of four came to Open Support, all on unse

A family of four came to Open Support, all on unsecured visas, and fleeing a violent home. Due to their precarious Visa situation and age of the eldest son, they were unable to access many other DV services. Whilst at Open Support, they all received DV counselling, access to a child psychologist, wellbeing program activities, DV education, and participated in family outings to create some normality and begin to repair bonds damaged from trauma. 'Marcia' recently told Open Support her children have transformed from being quiet and always afraid to confident and outgoing. 'Marcia' said that without Open Support she would have had no choice but to return to their perpetrator due to the threat of homelessness. They have broken the cycle of violence, and 'Marcia' has secured full time employment and is becoming an Australian citizen! #goodnewsstory #supportsurvivors #togetherwecanmakeadifference #enddomesticabuse #compassioninaction

At Open Support, we not only provide crisis accomm

At Open Support, we not only provide crisis accommodation to women and their children fleeing abuse in Western Sydney - we also facilitate access to trauma informed care such as a child welfare advocate, a child psychologist, and we provide activities to rebuild child-parent bonds which may have been damaged due to the need for basic survival. Long term recovery services are a key element of breaking the cycle for children exposed to domestic abuse. Help us help them. Click the link in the BIO to get involved. #supportsurvivors #enddomesticabuse #donate @westernsydneywomen @liverpoolcatholicclub @dvnsw @cityofparramatta @nswmhc @sydneycommunityfoundation @allegra.spender

This is a warm and safe room at Open Support's cri

This is a warm and safe room at Open Support's crisis accommodation facility for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Our recovery model ensures women have a private space to rebuild their mental and physical health, create a sense of normality for children, and access our trauma informed support services. We need help funding the cost of running these rooms. Click the link in our BIO to donate. Thank you! And please share with your network - demand is critical right now. #grateful #togetherwearestronger #supportsurvivors #enddomesticviolence #donate

This week Open Support said farewell to some wonde

This week Open Support said farewell to some wonderful and highly valued team members who have each made significant contributions servicing our regional and rural clients for so many years! Thank you so much Grahame, Cherie and Dawn for your dedication, time and energy looking after others! #grateful #thankyou #togetherwearestronger #teamwork @opensupport_stvincents

Last week Open Support's Domestic & Family Violenc

Last week Open Support's Domestic & Family Violence Program Manager, Karen Devin, participated in an interview on 2GB Radio on Coercive Control. What it is, how to talk to a potential victim about it, and most importantly, the critical need for funding for frontline services like Open Support's crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Without adequate funding these services cannot survive in a period of critical demand. Thank you Karen. You can listen here:
https://www.2gb.com/podcast/karen-denvins/
#coercivecontrolisabuse #supportsurvivors #dvnsw #dvendswithme #enddomesticabuse

Last week there were numerous celebrations at Open

Last week there were numerous celebrations at Open Support and across the entire St Vincent's Health precinct in Darlinghurst to acknowledge NAIDOC Week. It is so important to come together and keep the fire burning! #NAIDOC #NAIDOC2024 #KeepTheFireBurning #BlakLoudandProud

It was wonderful to host a team of volunteers from

It was wonderful to host a team of volunteers from @suncorp Group today at our crisis accommodation facility in Western Sydney, for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. They were so hardworking, and helped our team with a tidy up working bee, and wrapped gifts for children staying in our facility. Thank you all so much! If your organisation is interested in our Corporate Volunteering Program please email Ruth for more information rmolloy@opensupport.org.au

#corporatevolunteering #corporatesocialresponsibility #giveback #volunteering #grateful @opensupport_stvincents @suncorp @ruthhm @stvincentshealth @stvincentshospitalsydney @emma.roberts.7127 @jennyhutch @cstewart_76 @mimhaysom @rapthi @tootfest

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