Stories

Yasmin’s story: ‘Baby steps’ to a new beginning

While her new home is a 'dream' there were years when Yasmin's life, marred by family violence,...

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‘The hardest time of my life’

Security, independence and stability – they're the words that 21-year-old Bella* uses to...

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‘My own place’: Alice’s new beginning

Sitting in her brand-new, light-filled apartment Alice looks back on the last 12 months and says...

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Recovering childhood after family violence

McAuley's specialised children's program recognises the unique trauma of children experiencing...

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How McAuley supports the mother-child connection

Bonding with babies and nurturing young children can be difficult for mothers who are in a...

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Rebuilding confidence in a traumatised mother

Lonely, depressed, and isolated, Maira's* recovery from family violence could only begin when...

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Supporting the youngest victim-survivors

With the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, McAuley will integrate a Maternal Child Health...

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A safe space for healing and empowerment

A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony was performed at Heywood House to encourage good...

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