Standing alongside victims of family violence for over 45 years.

Kara Family Violence Service is a not-for-profit organisation providing safety, support and education for people affected by family violence. Our specialist service offers high-security crisis accommodation, transitional housing support, case management, outreach support, secondary consultations, and community education programs across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We support all victims of family violence, including women and children of all ages, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

With our specialist understanding of the complexities of family violence, our programs and services empower people to transition away from our support and into lives free of violence.

Last financial year Kara Family Violence Service has provided safety, advice and emotional support to 549 women and 225 children from over 38 different linguisitc and cultural backgrounds.

Our vision: To support the rights of women and children to live safely and without fear of violence.

How we help

Safety:  Risk assessment, safety planning, crisis accomodation, holistic case management and community outreach.
Support:  Advise, information, case management and emotional support. Specialist children's assessment and support.
Education: Community education programs. wellbeing activities and connection with other services.

How you can help?

Support from individuals, organisations and the wider community means we are able to do more for women and children affected by family violence. These contributions help us provide basic material aid, maintain our crisis accommodation, and offer community education programs to help women and children stay safe for the long-term. By donating, you can directly contribute to services and support that enable women and children to rebuild their lives.

How your gift will be used: 

$30 will provide KIDS ACTIVITY PACK
$80 will purchase CLOTHING PACK
$245 will purchase HOME AND KITCHEN ITEMS
$450 will enable us to continue our COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
$4,000 will allow us to create the best possible environment in our CRISIS ACCOMMODATION that will improve the long term outcomes of our clients

What you can do? 

Help us provide a secure future for our clients and make a donation today. 

Are donations tax deductible? 
Yes. Every gift made in Australia over $2 is tax deductible

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Yes, immediately sent to you by email when approved.