In these challenging times, marked by escalating cost-of-living pressures and a pervasive housing crisis, the need for support has never been more urgent.
By standing with us, you are sending a powerful message of solidarity and support to women who often feel marginalised or forgotten.
Your generosity will make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable women in our community.
– Jen Park, Uniting WA Co-CEO
Kayla’s story
Back in November of 2023, Uniting WA launched The Together Program, a first-of-its-kind collaborative service that keeps mums and babies together when the mothers are sleeping rough. A month later we welcomed Kayla, our first mum, and her baby Zaidyn into the program. We asked Kayla about the experience.
“It was amazing first walking into the apartment. My own little space with my son.”
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Kayla is a people-person, so she’s really excited to have new mums moving in. She’s looking forward to going on walks with the other mums and watching their babies grow together.
Kayla thanked us for giving her “a chance to be a mother.”
Being able to keep these mums and their babies together is not only heart-warming but critical to babies’ development. But there’s still so much to do and we need your support.
Nikki’s story
Nikki has been coming to Uniting WA’s Moorditj Yorga – Together Walking program since 2021.
The program, now in its 14th year, offers practical workshops and therapeutic sessions to support First Nations women who have experienced or are experiencing family domestic violence.
“When I come to the group, I feel seen and heard and connected with the community and women in similar situations.”
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Did you know that 1 in 4 Australian women experience or have experienced family and domestic violence?
“I’ve gained a lot of strength from being in the company of the other women in the group. I’ve had the chance to build strong relationships that I’ve always kind of struggled with.”
Nikki told me how she got the opportunity to study Noongar language. She has used her new skills to help us name some rooms of our Wyn Carr House project, the transitional accommodation for older women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.“I’ve gained a lot more wisdom and insight into myself and the situations that I’ve been in over the years. It’s given me confidence to make my own decisions.”
In the past year Moorditj Yorga has delivered more than 150 group sessions to First Nations women and in April we had our first ever healing retreat to give a chance for the women to grow and build new friendships.
Your support this winter can help us provide essential services and critical support to the most vulnerable West Australians. Make a measurable impact today.
If you would like to donate over the phone, call us on 9220 1222.