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McAuley's Future 'Strengthened'
Sr Kath Tierney was Congregational Leader in 2008 when the Sisters of Mercy decided to amalgamate Mercy Care and Regina Coeli, to form McAuley Community Services for Women. Today, as Treasurer of McAuley’s Board Kath is instrumental in the ongoing development of the specialist service. Read more
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In 2016-2017, 742 women and children were directly supported through McAuley Programs. Read more about our work in our Annual Report.
Sisters of Mercy Take A Chance
Six years ago the Sisters of Mercy took a risk. It was considered and planned, but a risk nonetheless. They decided to bring together Regina Coeli and Mercy Care to establish McAuley Community Services for Women. Regina Coeli became McAuley House and Mercy Care became McAuley Care. Read more
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In 2016-2017 we supported 742 women and their children to rebuild their lives and have safer, brighter futures. You can read more about our work in our Annual Report.
We are accredited through Quality Improvement and Community Services Accreditation in Victoria, most recently in 2015.
Our Voice Must Be Heard
Our CEO Jocelyn Bignold reviews our achievements in 2016-2017 and highlights that there is still much more to do. Read more
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Pebbles Proves Pets are Great Therapy
Pebbles, a border terrier with big fluffy ears, knows all about being loved and hugged, thanks to a special partnership between Lort Smith Animal Hospital and McAuley House. Read more
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People who work with us make a big difference to the lives of women who've experienced family violence and homelessness. Read about some of our staff:
Building women’s futures
At McAuley, we provide much needed services for women and their children who are escaping family violence, and for women who are homeless.
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In the case of emergency please call
POLICE 000
To access crisis accommodation call Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188 1800 Respect
McAuley helped Melanie rebuild her life
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McAuley House enjoys a magical weekend away
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A happy birthday every month
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Assisting infants and their mothers affected by family violence
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Family violence can affect anyone in the community
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A new job helps Amber turn her life around
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Employment helped Fiona start a new life with her baby daughter
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The high price of family violence on Australian businesses
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Help create brighter futures for women
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Building women’s futures
At McAuley, we provide much needed services for women and their children who are escaping family violence, and for women who are homeless.
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McAuley Care welcomes traumatised women and children 24/7
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2016 / 2017 Statistics

186
women

204
children
10
women returned home safely

17
Indigenous women
and children

27
pregnant women or with new born

131
women with
mental health issues

70 women without
permanent residency

78 women who said
perpetrators used ICE

81 women who
were awarded an
Intervention Order
2016 / 2017 Statistics

29 were from culturally
and linguistically
diverse backgrounds

3 used our
respite service

30 were involved
in our Women In
Communities service

81% had been
diagnosed with a
mental illness

72% had experienced
family violence

100% were homeless
2016 / 2017 Statistics

53 women

4 women found
employment during
the year

34 aged 25-45; 14 aged 45-60; 3 aged under 25 years
These statistics for McAuley Works are from December 2016 to June 2017

The impact of your incredible support
Thanks to your amazing support, we were able to assist 650 women and children during the 2011/2012 financial year.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet
The impact of your incredible support
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"Your presentation to our Year 10s helped them to understand the issues of family violence and homelessness, and why it’s so important to support your cause." Angela Heydon, Mercy College Coburg

"My monthly gifts provide immediate and direct assistance to vulnerable women and children."
Monthly giving makes a lasting difference
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"I've remembered McAuley in my Will. It's my way of leaving a gift for generations to come."
Andrea, 65
Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
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"Sacred Heart College Geelong is delighted to support McAuley through workplace giving. It's a simple and convenient way to support a cause we are passionate about." Sharon Gillett, Deputy Principal
Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
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International volunteer day 2017
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International volunteer day 2017
On this International Volunteer Day, we are saying thanks to the dedicated band of more than 42 volunteers who make a difference every day. Meet one of these enthusiastic volunteers, Sarah, who during 2017 worked in the kitchen at McAuley House. Read more
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McAuley’s refuges – a place to call home
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Feels Like Home to Shiara
Shiara started running a long time ago. She started running from an abusive father when she was a young woman and it has been hard to stop, and to call somewhere home.
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Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved with the wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet

Please buy a bracelet and support McAuley Care
These elegant bracelets, made of sterling silver and rose gold vermeil, come engraved withthe wording "I Care".
Purchase a bracelet