Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand: Our vision is for all women, girls and families to be safe, well, strong and connected.

Australia
Joined April 2015
No Interest Loans (NILs) was featured on @7NewsMelbourne last week in the midst of rising cost of living pressures. Pensioner, Kathryn Holloway used NILs as a lifeline when faced with an unexpected expense. See how NILs can have a transformative impact on people's lives.
For many Queenslanders, the cost of living has crippled their savings leaving no money for a rainy day. 7NEWS can reveal the help that's available when tough times strike such as interest-free loans and financial counselling. youtu.be/nBkSrC6GAgc #7NEWS
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We are always excited when business shares our zeal in how to better support women. CEO Stella Avramopoulos spoke at an event held by Morgan Stanley; Her Place: Rethinking the roles of affordable housing for women. It takes a village to build a village. Join us.
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Tonight, 13,476 women 55+ will live in temporary housing, often unsafe and crowded.* We are building an affordable housing village. With sustainable homes, a supportive wellbeing community and places for social connection. It takes a village to build a village. Will you join us?
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We’re proud to launch our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, demonstrating our commitment to improving outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities. Read our RAP: bit.ly/41k52LU
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Mirroring data released by the @ABSStats on financial abuse, @GoodShepANZ's client insights show that over 80 per cent of victim-survivors of #DV have also experienced economic abuse. Thanks to @WomensAgenda for covering this important topic. bit.ly/4ahN80o
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We can create a world where everyone is equal, free and safe. Start early with your children by choosing books that promote gender equality. #16days #choosezeal #NoExcuse
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Nearly 1 in 5 women have experienced sexual assault since the age of 15. You can help by raising awareness of consent, to learn more visit: bit.ly/3Mxkyhq #16days #16daysOfActivism #NoExcuse
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Women still do more unpaid work per week at home. In a 2021 report, in hetorosexual relationships women do 21 more hours of unpaid work per week at home compared to men – regardless if they engage in paid work. #16days #choosezeal
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NILs are funded by the Australian Government, with capital funding provided by @NAB, delivered in partnership with our network of over 170 not-for-profit community providers. Find your nearest NILs provider: nils.com.au
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Designed in partnership with victim-survivors of domestic & financial abuse, the Financial Independence Hub is delivered by @GoodShepANZ & supported by @CommBank & assists victim-survivors no matter who they bank with. This #SDV23 session discussed the service & how to access it.
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1.6 million Australian women had their money or job opportunities controlled or restricted by a partner or family member. This is financial abuse. Lets get educated about financial abuse. Visit goodshep.org.au/fih/ #16days
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Homelessness is a family violence issue. In 2021-22 domestic violence was the main reason why +72,900 people sought support from specialist homelessness services. Find out more about our Affordable Housing Solution. bit.ly/47IJhaM #16days #16daysofactivism #choosezeal
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Today is Economic Abuse Awareness Day. Awareness leads to prevention and recovery; learn how perpetrators use money for power and control. Find out about the signs of financial abuse at: goodshep.org.au/fih For support, call FIH on 1300 050 150. #16days
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Violence against women is never ok. But there's still a stigma around talking about it. 12% of people consider FDV a private matter that should be dealt with inside the family. We need to speak out. For support, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. bit.ly/49veRdA
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Melbourne turned orange for the Walk Against Family Violence. We carried our clients’ voices with us in our hearts & on signs for all to see. Family violence is preventable, not inevitable. Over the next #16Days we'll continue to share our #fdv clients' voices. @RespectVictoria
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Today Good Shepherd is participating in the 16 days of Activism, Walk Against Family Violence. Today and everyday we are committed to a world where gender based violence no longer exists. #WAFV2023 #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #choosezeal
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Last week, The PFG for Ending Violence Against Women &Children hosted our event at Parliament House. Thank you to @alicia payne @bridget archer @larissa waters and The Hon @Amanda Rishworth for your support. Read about our Affordable Housing solution: goodshep.org.au/affordable-h…
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Good Shepherd at today’s School Strike for Climate? Hell yes! The climate crisis disproportionately harms women & families. We see this in our work with communities and clients across Australia. Read more about our work & why it matters: bit.ly/3SKNpTd
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160 Years Young! Earlier this month we hosted our amazing partners to acknowledge 160 years of Good Shepherd in Australia.
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With the energy and the determination in the room, we’re optimistic as we embark on an audacious new Strategic Plan to meet the emerging needs of women, girls and families.
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Thank you to our speakers and guests Aunty Zeta, @NatHutchins, @tarang_chawla, John Hutchings, Konrad Ross and Sister Monica Walsh. Choose Zeal! Watch a snippet of our 160 Years Young event! youtu.be/eNzxDmHd2ZI
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