We are delighted that we have been a recipient of a Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust grant. With these funds we will be able to offer women, children and young people residing at our crisis accommodation service, critical specialised support on weekends when both external and internal case work staff are not available. This extra support will make a significant difference to the families’ ability to gain the strength and resilience required to get through the difficult period post leaving a violent relationship.

– Felicity Rorke, Executive Director

Project: Family Violence Resilience Support worker

Organisation: Good Samaritan Inn
Grant type: Small Grant
Amount: $10,000
Year: 2019-20
Website: goodsamaritaninn.org.au

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The project will pilot a family violence resilience worker during weekends.

The dedicated staff member will provide critical interventions to women and children who are experiencing family violence.

While focussing on the women’s self-care, resilience, strengths and abilities the family violence resilience worker will deliver to women and their children crisis intervention that provides emotional and psychological support, safety planning, and support for taking the next steps in their journey.

A special thanks to the Grosvenor Foundation for their generous support.