L–R: Deirdre Flynn, Julie Duncan, Jaylee Cooper, Commissioner Natasha Stott Despoja AO and Cristy Pamment.
What Women Hold Exhibition, showcasing artwork created by women who have experienced homelessness.
Policy and Sector Engagement
Community Partnerships and Campaigns We partnered with Rotary on the Walk for Respect, supported campaigns addressing coercive control, and participated in Pay Our Respects events to honour women and children lost to violence — mobilising community support for legislative and social reforms.
What Women Hold: An Exhibition of Strength and Story
We contributed to key policy conversations, including the DFSV Royal Commission listening sessions, Sector Forums, the Homelessness Conference, Housing Investments Roundtable, Homelessness Systems Review and the Lord Mayor’s Round Table, ensuring lived realities shaped decision-making and reform.
This collaborative exhibition celebrated the resilience, creativity, and courage of women who have experienced homelessness. Through art and storytelling, we provided the opportunity for participants with lived experience to challenge stigma, foster empathy, and inspire collective responsibility for change Catherine House will continue to champion the voices of women, advocate for systemic and community change, and work collaboratively with partners to ensure every woman has the opportunity to live safely, with dignity and hope.
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