As a case worker, supporting women with children who are fleeing domestic violence comes with many emotions. Walking alongside a family and being part of their journey and witnessing small wins along the way is what keeps me going. Whenever I get asked what I do for work and I tell them, the response […]
read moreDonations Deliver Happiness to Everyone
Recently a family who were moving to Queensland arrived at our doors to donate some of their kids toys and baby goods. During the visit, the father said he was a barber and he would be happy to donate haircuts to the children. A family took up his offer. The father came back to donate […]
read moreThey all call me ‘Miss’
I once read a quote by Vincent Van Gogh that said, “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” Being a Child and Youth (CYW) worker means no two days are the same. On the surface, what we do might seem easy to define but actually the […]
read moreMarryanne’s Mission To Find Out What’s Missing
Marryanne’s Mission to Find Out What’s Missing In light of the latest devastating murders of two women, we need to ask ourselves, what can we do so that women don’t fall through the gaps in services and care? What changes can we make so every woman gets the best response to support them in […]
read moreLeaving is Never Easy
As a caseworker working with women experiencing Domestic Violence, I’ve learnt that there is no no one perfect road to safety. Sometimes it is direct and other times it’s a learning experience with various stops along the way. Recently I was working with a particular client and the experience genuinely broke my heart. “Everything […]
read moreMy First Year as a Rapid Response Worker
I come from a background in medical science and a laboratory so quiet you can hear a pin drop, so moving to Bonnie’s was quite different to what I had become accustomed to. The office here has a constant buzz of activity with women coming in and out, children’s toys scattered across the floor […]
read moreMy first march, my first ‘Pussy Grabs Back’
Just two days ago, I walked alongside tens of thousands of Australians who protested in the streets of our capital cities and towns against gender based violence. #March4Justice was sparked by the bravery of Brittany Higgins coming forward with the truth about her experience of sexual assault in Parliament house. The march was an […]
read moreStill Protesting 100 years later
International Women’s Day (IDW) was never on my radar until I started at Bonnies. In my previous profession, as a teacher, we didn’t really celebrate or particularly talk about it. I regret that now, and see how important the celebration of this day can be for sparking conversation and learning. In the lead up to […]
read moreTalking TV – Don’t Miss This!
I realise I’ve been telling everyone about a new series called Morning Wars. It’s an American drama about abuse of power and sexual assault in the workplace. It’s set on a TV morning talk show in the wake of the #MeToo movement and it’s had a profound effect on my thinking. It hit home […]
read moreWatch Out Here We Come!
Starting a new job is daunting any time, but I wasn’t sure what to expect coming into an all-female team for the very first time. I’ve never worked for a female run organisation and I was excited to join a team of progressive and inspiring women. As a newbie here at Bonnies, one of […]
read moreMore than just a name
As a part of the 2020 International 16 Days of Activism campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, Bonnie Support Services hosted a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday 16 December 2020. One of the most powerful and moving parts of the vigil is the roll call of women’s lives lost. For those of us who weren’t […]
read moreBring on 2021 – we’re ready!
Hi everyone, I’m Ciara and next year I’ll be stepping into a new role as Team Leader here at Bonnie’s. I’m excited, and of course a little bit nervous too. It’s a role that’s new to me (and I definitely have big shoes to fill!) but after two years working here and feeling the power […]
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