Emerge Women and Children’s Support Network Inc.

Our vision: A community free of family violence.

Our Purpose: Provide safety and enable independence for women and children affected by family violence.

Emerge is an independent organisation delivering 24/7 housing and support services to women and children at a time of crisis; and provides vital outreach to women and children living at home or in the community. 

We offer a suite of therapeutic programs/services, including arts therapy and financial counselling, to help women and children build independence and heal from trauma, supporting them in their recovery.

Emerge supports the mental health of infants and children through arts therapy, after school and therapeutic play programs.

Our beneficiaries are women and children who are escaping or have survived family violence.

Emerge works across the fields of family violence and homelessness by assisting women and children escape violence. Our programs & services include:

• High security refuge
• Outreach services
• Financial counselling
• Arts therapy
• After school & school holiday programs for school aged children
• Pee-A-Boo program for infants and young children

One of the most important & generous gifts we can give is the gift to the future.  Even small bequests can make a big difference.  You can leave:

• A specific sum of money
• A percentage of your estate
• A non-monetary gift like real estate or shares
• The residue of your estate after distribution of gifts to other beneficiaries

Please call Paula Westhead for a confidential conversation on 03 8657 8622.

Thank you for supporting Emerge.  You can make a one off gift or become a regular donor.  All donations over $2 are tax deductible.  

By making a donation today you can help create a brighter future for the women and children who have experienced family violence.  

Please visit our website www.emergesupport.org.au or call 03 8657 8622 to find out more about how your donation can help.