Open Support is a Sydney-based charity committed to acting and caring for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Open Support is committed to providing best practice services to women and children escaping domestic and family abuse, and people experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
From fear and loneliness to empowerment and independence!
Our organisation was founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1990, then called ‘Sisters of Charity Outreach’, as the community service hub of St Vincent’s Clinic. It was born with a mission to reach out to the marginalised, those too often overlooked. Since then, we have devoted all our energy and our work to taking this compassionate mission into action.
We brave social barriers to support those most in need – and help change lives.
Our History
The story of Open Support is intertwined with that of St Vincent’s Clinic. Originally called ‘Sisters of Charity Outreach’, it was established by the Sisters as part of the Clinic with a bold mission: to go where others will not go ; to be with those too often overlooked ; to reach out to those who need us the most.
Our Committee
Open Support is a charity of St Vincent’s Clinic. The Open Support Committee reports to the St Vincent’s Clinic Board. The Open Support team reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clinic.
News & Stories
Let’s End Loneliness Event – all welcome! 7.30-9.30am, 10th September
Join us at the social Isolation Breakfast Forum - learn, collaborate, network and help end loneliness. We are excited to announce that we will be [Read More]
APIA Leichardt Women’s Football Club Incredible Donation Drive
A huge thank you to the APIA Leichardt Women’s FC for the incredibly generous donations of household items for our Domestic and Family Abuse Clients [Read More]
Thank you to our Suncorp Corporate Volunteers
Early this month Karen and Ruth welcomed a team of seven wonderful Suncorp volunteers at The Cottage for our inaugural Corporate Volunteer Program. The [Read More]