Supporting women in the ACT affected by
🥀domestic violence
🛌homelessness
➕alcohol & drug dependency
🕰time in corrective services
#toorawomen since 1982
The theme of International Women’s Day is ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’. @TooraWomen and @VolACT join forces to acknowledge that equality will only be achieved with bold transformative ideas, inclusive innovation, and lasting solutions. #IWD#IWD2023
On Valentines Day @VACT and @TooraWomen are promoting the services and support available to people experiencing domestic violence. Please reach out to Toora Women Inc. (02) 6247 2399, Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT 24/7 on (02) 6280 0900 or Police Assistance line 131 444.
Breaking News — DFV leave has now passed the Federal Parliament. People across Australia, affected by DFV, will be able to access 10 days of paid leave to support them to stay safe, get help & start the process of recovery, WITHOUT having to risk their job or financial security.
Is your city designed for women?
Most cities are built by men, for men, with little or no thought for women’s and girls’ needs, aspirations, or safety.
It’s time we design cities for women: https://t.co/hn4UELbAwq
Toora's Healing Trauma Group focuses on #healing women from the effects of #trauma, particularly violence or other abuse. For more information about the group or to self refer, contact (02) 6241 7233 and one of our workers will undertake a confidential initial assessment.
“Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table.” – @AOC
'We were applying for probably 20 rentals per week and just constantly getting rejected. We ended up having to rehome our animals as well, which was very sad.'
@ingating@KatiaEirin @alexpalmerabc look at 'Australia's worst rental crisis' for @abcnews.
https://t.co/IxbpqvLOye
Toora Women is excited to announce we are hosting a special screening of Brazen Hussies and a Q&A to follow with special guests Elizabeth Reid, Biff Ward & Di Lucas!
For more information + tickets visit: https://t.co/sQrt0ORs0D
Our Watch has recently published the 'Men in in focus practice guide: Addressing masculinities and working with men in the prevention of men’s violence against women.'
For more information, click here: https://t.co/1iqXoq59ZV
Today, we're celebrating #IndigenousLiteracyDay and you can join in too!
At 10.30 this morning (AEST), a group of children in remote Milikapiti and Jilkminggan, in the Northern Territory will joyfully share their Stories, Cultures and Languages LIVE: https://t.co/icFM07m8F2...
Overdue for a health check? If you’ve been putting off a health check because of nerves, busyness or the pandemic, here’s some helpful advice: https://t.co/z2P4qWxWZF