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Domestic and family violence (DFV) during pregnancy affects around one in seven women in Australia, with many experiencing increased challenges during this time. The [Read More]

Carol* arrived in Australia from overseas with her husband and four-year-old son, who is living with a disability. After experiencing domestic violence, she and [Read More]

David* joined the St Vincent’s Open Support Community Connections program in April 2025 after many years of living with anxiety and depression, alongside difficult [Read More]

To mark International Women’s Day on 11 March, St Vincent’s Open Support hosted an event highlighting its domestic and family violence (DFV) programs, guided [Read More]

Dear Supporters, Opening in 1990 as The Sisters of Charity Outreach, now known today as St Vincent’s Open Support, we remain are committed to [Read More]

A client enquiring about the Community Connections program in 2023 shared a profound reflection that speaks to many of us: “There is a difference [Read More]

The Open Support Recovery Model provides comprehensive in-house programs to help women and children heal from trauma and rebuild their lives. Through counselling, education, [Read More]

35th Anniversary at the Heritage Centre: Sr Maragret Guy rsc, Katie Viviers, Sr Margaret Fitzgerald rsc, Nathan Nute, and Sr Genevieve Walsh rsc Katie [Read More]

I want to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to our St Vincent’s Healing, Hope and Humanity Christmas Appeal. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we [Read More]

Marta, 37, came to Australia as a refugee after facing persecution and violence in her home country of Mongolia. Starting over in a new [Read More]