How your donations help
Every night, WAGEC supports 200 women and children facing violence to find safety and a good night’s rest.
By donating today, you could help a woman, and her children escape violence and begin to rebuild after trauma.
A bold $550,000 target, that will help:
Why we’re walking
This is a national crisis
On average in Australia, a woman is killed every 4 days, with 101 women losing their lives last year alone.
Every fortnight, a child dies as a result of domestic and family violence.
It’s devastating. It’s unacceptable. And it’s why we walk.
Domestic violence was a declared a national crisis in 2024.
(Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, 2024)
One woman is killed by her current or former partner every four days.
(Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, 2024)
101 women Australian women were recorded to be murdered in 2024.
(Sherele Moody, Australian Femicide Watch)
1 child is killed by domestic and family violence every fortnight.
(Meyer, Fitz-Gibbon and Moore, October 2022 Public Statement)
Children who see or face abuse are about twice as likely to suffer emotional abuse as adults.
(ABS, Personal Safety Survey 2016)
FAQs
How do I make a donation?
Everyone loves options, so when it comes to making a donation, you’ve got a few choices!
- Donate to an individual – to donate directly to an individual, search up their fundraising page here and follow the prompts to make a contribution.
- Donate to a team – to donate to a whole team (rather than an individual member of the team), search up the team name here, find their fundraising page and follow the prompts to make a contribution.
- Donate direct to Walk for WAGEC – Too many solo superstars and terrific teams to pick from? Donate directly to Walk for WAGEC here!
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! All donations to Walk for WAGEC over $2 are tax deductible, so all contributions are good for the community AND your tax return – it's a win-win!
How do I thank people for donating?
Manners matter, so we’ll make sure to thank your generous donors for their contributions! After they’ve made a donation, we’ll send them an email to thank them that will include their DGR receipt.
Every contribution (no matter the size) counts, and gets you closer to your goal – and there’s nothing like a personalised thank you note!
Try getting creative with your gratitude – social media shout outs, thank you videos or even a personalised email are great ways to show your community you appreciate their generosity.
