In 2019, I went to Women's Legal Service to get some advice on domestic violence related matters going on in my own home. My friend and I arrived at 5:45pm, for the bi-weekly free drop-in advice sessions which run from 5:30pm. By the time we had arrived, the clinic was already at full capacity for that night, and had already turned 6 vulnerable women away. We witnessed one woman who, upon being turned away, burst out into tears. Our hearts broke, as we wondered what type of danger she was returning home to that night.

In the same year, WLSQ could not pick up 40% of the calls it received from women facing domestic violence on its free advice helpline. That was 6,600 women that were unable to be helped.

Once the pandemic hit in 2020, the amount of calls rose. WLSQ then could not pick up 50% of its calls - simply due to a lack of funding.

The difference Womens Legal Service can make for women facing domestic violence and other gender-based crimes is just extraordinary.

Thank you for purchasing my handmade items, and contributing your proceeds directly to WLSQ. Your contribution is valued, and it will make a difference. Every extra woman that WLS can give advice to due to our donations, is potentially an extra life saved.

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