The focus for women in early adulthood includes settling into careers, relationships, adjusting to greater independence, and parenthood. So when a young woman receives a cancer diagnosis, their focus is diverted to survival.
Our mission is to support, empower and enhance the lives of young women affected by cancer with resources, services, and community engagement.
Our Navigational Carer service aims to alleviate the anxiety and effort of sourcing (non-medical) support while they undergo treatment.
Cancer Chicks services are cost-free, whether emotional, social, practical, or for financial support. This includes workplace assistance, temporary physical support, or transport and accommodation for chemotherapy sessions. We also remain in constant contact with affected young women, to support them along their journey.
The Social Outfit believes in an Australia which welcomes and helps settle refugees and new migrants, celebrating our diversity, collective skills and strengths.
Founded in 2014, The Social Outfit is a work-integrated social enterprise. Their mission is to support refugee women to kickstart their careers.
While the primary focus is to remove barriers to training and employment, The Social Outfit's business model also enables it to positively impact public discourse, advocate for sustainable production and consumption, while contributing to the circular economy.
The Social Outfit helps refugee women and new migrants thrive through employment.
During the COVID-19 crisis, Women's Community Shelters is experiencing a 25% increase in inquiries for safe accommodation for women and children who are homeless or escaping domestic violence. Existing services were already at full capacity, with more than 50% of women seeking shelter turned away due to a lack of beds.
Across Australia, around 56,000 women are homeless each night, many with young children. Now, there are many more. Women unable to access shelters are left vulnerable, disconnected from community and support networks.
Women’s Community Shelters is dedicated to providing women and children with a safe place to stay and an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
