Hotels across Australia are providing guests an opportunity to purchase Silly Socks. The sale of every sock provides essential items to women and children as they enter the shelter. Many women flee with just the clothes on their backs, so a toothbrush, shampoo, nappies, underwear and P.J's for the first 12 - 24 hours are always in high demand.

The DV Collective now support over 37 women's shelters and hundreds of transitional homes. Our goal is to build more shelters so women are not turned away when they flee domestic and family violence, or have to live in hotel rooms without the facilities they need or the connection to case workers.

The Silly Socks also provide an opportunity to provide more beds, linen and bedding for shelters so they can support more women. Hotels also donate beds, T.V's and other furniture to their local shelters after a refurbishment.

Thank you to the hotels who are supporting our cause.

Please consider purchasing the socks if you see them at the front desk or in the room.

The DV Collective facilitated a transformative partnership between Zephyr Education and 23 women's shelters across New South Wales.

Zephyr Education, renowned for its commitment to supplying children in shelters with essential school items, swiftly expanded its reach from Queensland into NSW shelters. Their model ensures that children arriving at refuges receive books, uniforms, shoes, stationery, laptops, iPads, sports uniforms, swim packs and more, within 48 hours of their arrival, all at no cost to the shelter.

In a heartfelt message, Isabella of Zephyr Education expressed gratitude for the partnership, acknowledging the invaluable assistance provided by the DV Collective. As registrations from shelters poured in, the impact of this collaboration became evident, with each child receiving essential school items that alleviated financial burdens for the shelters.

Our impact resulting in hundreds of children who have fled domestic violence to continue their education as they enter women’s shelters across NSW. We continue to work with Zephyr Education as their impact grows across more geographical regions across Australia.

Many front line services are run by volunteers or passionate people who require skilled support in order to scale up. The DV Collective work with over 300 corporates who have the opportunity to donate their time and skills through a volunteering program. Building internal capabilities and capacity to support more women empowers more organisations to work more efficiently.

Here is just one example -

For over a decade, the Bangle Foundation has provided unwavering support for women of South Asian heritage experiencing domestic abuse. Their culturally and linguistically tailored services, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals, have been a lifeline for up to 600 women annually, both over the phone and in person.

However, despite their vital role in the community, the Bangle Foundation faced significant challenges, including securing funding and attaining Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, which would enable them to access further resources and support.

DGR status enables donations to be claimed against income tax, which can incentivise donors to make larger or more frequent donations.

The DV Collective connected The Bangle Foundation with one of our legal partners who are now supporting the foundation secure the endorsement.

A truely heart warming example of how corporates can make a real difference and provide real impact.

The DV Collective support over 37 women's refuges and hundreds of transitional homes across Australia. Our goal is to provide more beds and build the capacity of existing shelters so they can support more women and children fleeing domestic violence.

The DV Collective identified Lily House's pressing need for structural repairs with their bathroom roof, walls, and doors in desperate need of attention, Lily House faced significant barriers in supporting women and children in their care. Despite their vital role in the community, their current funding fell short of covering the costs for these necessary building works.

Recognising the urgency of the situation, within 24 hours, The DV Collective coordinated a construction crew to assess the project and secured a commitment from a corporate partner, the John Holland Group, eager to lend their expertise and support to the cause at no cost.

As construction began within a week of the project's initiation, the impact of this project resonated throughout Lily House and beyond. It not only restored functionality to the bathroom but also restored hope and dignity to the women and children it serves.

The swift response of the John Holland Group demonstrated their commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.

If you have a corporate volunteer program, find out how you can partner with The DV Collective to make a real impact.

A powerful collaboration between The Nappy Collective and Rotary Ballarat marked a significant milestone in addressing nappy stress within regional communities, bringing much-needed relief to families in crisis. The Nappy Collective is Australia's only nonprofit devoted to gathering and delivering nappies to needy families. Last year alone, they collected a remarkable 1.08 million nappies. Since their establishment in 2013, they have collected a total of 6.8 million nappies. They have recognised that 1 in 10 families, which amounts to 280,000 children, experience nappy stress due to various challenges like financial hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, seeking asylum, or natural disasters.

Appreciating the importance of addressing nappy stress locally, The DV Collective facilitated a vital connection, securing free warehouse space in Ballarat through a regional hub, allowing The Nappy Collective to expand its reach into the region. Partnering with Rotary Ballarat, the collaboration promises to accelerate the organisation's growth. The launch saw local Ballarat business donate more than 12 000 nappies to the cause and we will continue to provide nappies across the Ballarat region.

Sarah Witty, CEO of The Nappy Collective, highlighted the impact of nappy stress on women fleeing abusive situations.

“Nappies are expensive. Many women fleeing are surviving on a parenting payment as they rebuild. Nappy stress is when women are unable to pay for nappies and have to ration… maybe only changing the baby once a day or washing out the disposable nappy to use again.”

Are you an organisation looking to co-ordinate more projects in the community in which you live and work...

Women fleeing domestic violence may leave very quickly, with just the clothes on their back. Basic essential items such as toothbrush, shampoo and conditioner, nappies, clothing, underwear, baby formula are always in high demand. The DV Collective now support shelters and case workers across Australia who support thousands of these women and children. Donating a box of nappies or toiletries may not seem like much however The DV Collective continue to roll out these activations across some of Australia's largest organisations to ensure these shelters have a continuous supply of product to provide to women and children entering into emergency housing. Organisations such as ANZ, John Holland Group, Aurion are just a couple of the organisations who have donated more than 30 000 nappies, just in the last couple of months. The DV Collective can co-ordinate an essentials drive within your organisation today...

Every corporate can provide assistance through fundraising, donating free products / services and volunteering. Superloop, through the provision of free wifi to DV Collective members is making a real impact.

Many domestic violence services are underfunded. The majority of grants do not pay for wages or operational costs so to be able to secure free wifi, relieves some of the monthly costs associated with running a not for profit.

Do you believe your product or service could support a domestic violence service or women escaping or recovery from domestic violence?