If we want to see a future free from FDV, we have to build it.
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Seen and Heard
Journey of a Child Advocate
This short film was created by Leadership WA‘s 2024 ‘Rising’ group and is based on one woman’s lived experiences. Please consider your safety and wellbeing when viewing, as it contains references to family violence, self-harm and child neglect. While it may be upsetting to some viewers, Jessie’s story needs to be heard, as we know these issues are too close to home for too many of us.
Please, share this film and join our call for increased funding for Child Advocates in outreach services.
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We provide stable accommodation, advocacy and holistic support for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. At Orana House, we believe in empowering everyone to make positive decisions to end family and domestic violence in the community. We’ve been supporting women and children in Perth for over 30 years. We’ll be there for you, too.
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As a not-for-profit Organisation, we rely greatly on your generous donations and support to continue our work and provide the best care to our clients.
View our short film ‘Warrior Women’
Written and developed by Orana House refuge staff and women with lived experience of domestic violence. Produced with thanks to Sunburnt Films.
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Testimonials from our SWitCH program participants
‘It made me not only see the cycles I was in, but also the cycles my daughter is caught up in and therefore I’ve been able to guide her more effectively.’
‘The best thing was discussion, sharing experiences, venting out in a safe space and being given helpful advice.’
‘My children now feel like they can approach me with a lot more ease and confidence, knowing that Mum will not just shut their feelings down; instead I welcome what they have to say.’
Testimonials from our SWitCH program participants
‘Let me tell you, it’s not easy…everyone is still on edge or so damaged they don’t know which way is up. That’s why, for me, Orana staff were a Godsend, they weren’t hurt or angry or guarded; they were calm and offered a listening ear, some small advice and support.’
‘When we moved into the community, Orana staff would call me to see how things were. Their support and understanding parenting my daughter was very helpful.’