Family violence remains a devastating reality in Victoria, with incidents rising 6% statewide over the past year — and in Manningham, a 41% increase in cases involving children.

Every woman deserves the chance to rebuild her life free from violence, fear and control.
We are the solution.

Doncare empowers women and children to recover, heal and rediscover their independence — changing the trajectory of their lives.

Since 2024, Doncare has seen a 46.5% increase in family violence clients. In the past year alone:

• 32% more women and children attended specialist family violence counselling

• 32 women received long-term, one-to-one support through our unique DAWN mentoring program

• 51 women and children found strength, solidarity and connection through our group recovery programs

Every recovery journey is unique. Some women need practical advocacy, others need long-term counselling or mentoring, and many need all three. Doncare is there for every step — with compassion, expertise and unwavering support.

What Your Gift Can Do

Your generosity directly supports programs that help women and children heal from the trauma of family violence. Every contribution creates real, measurable impact:

$2,000

Finances 20 specialist family violence counselling sessions for women and children — providing safe, trauma-informed support during their most vulnerable moments.

$10,000

Supports a woman in the DAWN program for 18 months, connecting her with a trained volunteer mentor who provides emotional support, companionship and practical assistance.

About DAWN

The DAWN program offers long-term recovery support for women who have experienced family violence. Through trusted relationships with volunteer mentors, women regain safety, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their community.

DAWN strengthens mental health, restores family stability and empowers women to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Volunteer mentors walk alongside women for up to 18 months, offering:

• Emotional support and companionship

• Confidence-building and empowerment

• Help navigating practical challenges

• Connection to community networks and services

Your Support Creates Hope

When you give to Doncare, you strengthen the ties between vulnerable women, trained volunteers and the wider community.

You help women move beyond survival — to rediscover independence, dignity and hope.

Together, we are the solution. DONATE NOW