Across Australia, 1 in 4 women experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. The current cost-of-living and housing crisis also make it difficult for these women to escape their abusive environment.

Staying is dangerous, but living can mean homelessness, for them and their children.

And with more and more mothers and children coming to us in desperate need after fleeing abuse, they need your help now more than ever.

In the last year alone, we've seen a 35% increase in the number of sessions of care provided for women and children impacted by violence.

However, we can't do this alone. We need your support once again to help us provide these vulnerable families with the support and hope for a new beginning they desperately need.

Your generosity this Red Shield Appeal has the power to do a world of good.