Nov 25 to Dec 10, 2024
16 Days of Activism
Against Gender-Based Violence
Against Gender-Based Violence
The international campaign was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It begins each year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day.
The aim is to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Internationally, UN Women, has chosen the theme.
‘Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women.’
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world and one in three women have been subjected to physical and sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
We need to hold perpetrators accountable, and bring action through well-resourced national strategies and increased funding to women’s rights movements.
Locally, UN Women Australia is spreading the message of ‘Safe. Everywhere. Always.’
A woman should be safe no matter where she is, what she’s doing or what she’s wearing. Violence against women doesn’t just happen in the home behind closed doors, it happens everywhere, and it takes on many forms.
what we do
Our Services
Our specialist support services are available to support the wellbeing and nurturing of children, young people and families, especially those who are at risk, vulnerable and disadvantaged, to enable them to manage life’s challenges, ensure children are protected and contribute to building a stronger, safer and more resilient community.
Support for Families
Kempsey Families provides support for families with options to better manage family challenges, in our parenting support and children’s programs.
Support for Children & Young People
Kempsey Families supports children aged 0-17 years, young people and their parents/carers through a range of specialised programs.
Domestic Violence Support
Kempsey Families offers a range of domestic violence support programs with specialised staff, in a confidential, safe, and inclusive way.
Support for Men
Kempsey Families provides support for men who are ready to take responsibility for their use of violence. Our programs engage men in a respectful and inclusive way.
Support for Women & Children
We help women and children experiencing violence to stay safely in their homes, support children, and provide ongoing case management or case coordination.
Help Support our Work
Kempsey Families welcomes your donations to support our ongoing programs and community events. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
"Our vision is for a safe, equitable and inclusive society where children,
families and communities are safe, healthy, resilient, and connected."
about us
Our history and values
Our history
Kempsey Families has been providing support in the communities of the Mid North Coast, NSW since 1993.
As a dynamic and innovative organisation, we offer a range of domestic violence services, and family support services for women, children, young people, carers, and men.
Kempsey Families provides support to:
- manage the impacts of domestic violence in families
- ensure children are safer and supported
- women impacted by domestic violence
- men who seek to change their use of violence
- parents or carers with parenting support
Our Key Values
- Act with integrity
- Promote collaboration
- Champion client rights
- Work respectfully
- Prioritise safety
- Value diversity
Learn more about our organisation here.
Get Support
Do you need help now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence help can be found via.
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
NSW DV Hotline
1800 656 463
Men’s Referral Service
1300 766 491
1800 FULLSTOP
1800 385 578
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We need your help
Kempsey Families welcomes your support of our programs and community events.
This extra support enables us to continue providing services to women, children, young people, families, and men who are experiencing domestic violence, parenting challenges or other complex issues impacting their capacity.
We are a deductible gift recipient, with all donations over $2 tax deductible.
