and that our Women’s Centre is a warm and welcoming community hub. New Generation Catherine House is our first capital project delivering more housing places for women in need of our support. The only way out of this national women’s housing crisis is more safe, secure, and affordable housing for women, and we want to play our part in that. As I reflect on the past year, it is truly a great privilege to be able to serve as a custodian of this wonderful organisation, and to contribute to shaping one chapter in the history of Catherine House. I look to the year ahead with great enthusiasm, and know that with our dedicated staff, and the support of our incredible community of donors, volunteers, funders and supporters, that Catherine House will continue to be a vibrant, welcoming place that cares for, advocates for, and empowers women.
The biggest achievement in my year was announcing that we are building New Generation Catherine House.
At long last, Catherine House will soon have a permanent, fully owned, and purpose-built home. Growing our capacity and moving away from the traditional shelter bed model of delivery, New Generation Catherine House will also offer fully self- contained accommodation for women during their stay with us. The project truly represents a once-in-a-generation transformation. Due to be delivered in 2027, the coming year will see us develop a new service delivery model to reflect the coming together of our 24/7 sites into a single operation. The Build Her Up campaign will continue to run throughout the next year, with a particular focus on securing philanthropic support for the furnishings and equipment, ensuring the accommodation is fully equipped
Julie Duncan Director Supportive Services
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