Who is WAGEC?

WOMEN’S AND GIRLS’ EMERGENCY CENTRE

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, community-based organisation supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and trauma.

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WHAT WE DO

Walk for WAGEC Crisis Response
Crisis response and accommodation 

We provide immediate support to women and families in crisis, including emergency accommodation, material aid, safety planning and case management.

Walk for WAGEC Recovery
Recovery programs 

Our tailored recovery programs help women heal from trauma, rebuild safety and financial independence, and reconnect with community after violence.

Walk for WAGEC Children
Specialist support for children 

We provide dedicated support for children and young people impacted by domestic violence and homelessness, helping them heal, grow and thrive.

Walk for WAGEC Prevention
Violence prevention initiatives  

We deliver violence prevention initiatives that work to stop abuse before it starts through advocacy, workplace training and community education that addresses the drivers of gender-based violence.

our impact

LAST FINANCIAL YEAR:

2,252

Women and children were supported across all of WAGEC’s services

61,494

nights of safe accommodation provided

1,168

of clients are children or young people (aged 0-17)

56

children and 81 parents/caregivers were supported by our Helping Children Heal program.

253

women and children were supported to continue living safely in their homes through the Staying Home Leaving Violence program.

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Every day for the past 47 years, WAGEC has been on the frontlines.

From a small drop-in service to an organisation supporting hundreds of clients each day, WAGEC has continued to grow alongside demand for our services.   

Our vision is to create safe futures for women and families by ending gender-based violence in a generation. 

We are based in Redfern, Sydney and work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharawal people of the Eora Nation.  

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If you or someone you know needs support in Australia call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or go to wagec.org.au