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Stopping violence. 
Demanding change.

Walking alongside survivors in crisis and recovery, while working to stop violence before it starts.

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Safe and confidential support for women and families experiencing domestic and family violence or homelessness.

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Refer someone experiencing domestic and family violence or homelessness for specialist support and case management.

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Stand with women and children, challenge the systems that enable violence, and help create lasting change through donating, fundraising, volunteering or partnering with us.

200 women and children supported, every night

Across New South Wales, we provide safe accommodation and trauma-informed support for women, trans and gender-diverse people, and children every night, while working to end violence and disadvantage every day.  

What we do

Since 1977, WAGEC has spent nearly 50 years walking alongside women and children through crisis and recovery, while working to prevent gender-based violence before it starts.

Our programs

Learn about our specialist programs supporting recovery, connection and long-term change — from childhood and family support to mentoring, life after prison and prevention.

Our services

Find support with homelessness, staying safely at home, case management and connecting with the services you need.

Our impact

Every number on this page represents a loved one, a mother, a child, a survivor, a friend. Their stories of healing and hope is what your support makes possible.

1,913
people supported in FY25-26.
61,007
nights of safe accommodation provided in FY25-26.
134
supported to stay safely in their homes through Staying Home Leaving Violence in FY25-26.
135
children and parents supported through our Helping Children Heal program in FY25-26.
90
women, gender-diverse people, and children supported through our From Now program in FY25-26.
61
educators trained, impacting up to 480 children, through the All In program in FY25-26.
105
volunteers gave their time and skills to support WAGEC in FY25-26.
What's happening

Be part of the movement

There is no single solution to ending gender-based violence, but there are countless ways to be part of the solution.

LEARN

Explore our library of free, practical and trauma-informed resources on gender-based violence, respectful relationships, online safety, and being a better ally.

WATCH

Understand what drives gender-based violence, and how we can change it.

VOLUNTEER

Sign up to The Volunteer Collective and join a group of likeminded people, working to drive change in the community.

FUNDRAISE

Turn your fundraiser into action against gender-based violence
Raise funds. Challenge violence. Create change.

Turn your birthday, fitness challenge or next event into a fundraiser to help end gender-based violence. We'll help you get set-up!
From the blog

Stories that connect us and inspire change

Stories have the power to shift perspectives. By listening to lived experience, challenging stereotypes and changing the way we talk about violence, we can change the story.

NewsStories3 Aug 2026

When home is where the harm is: Why housing is a domestic and family violence issue

Stories17 Dec 2025

Real Talk, Zero Lectures: What students told us about tackling sexist attitudes on campus

News10 Sept 2025

Breaking the cycle: Insights from our From Now program on rebuilding women’s lives after prison

Listen. Believe. Speak up. Call out.

A future free from violence is possible

Change happens when we act together.

Partnerships with impact

Resources to drive change

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WAGEC acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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beyond violence.

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