This year’s NAIDOC theme - 50 Years of Deadly – reminds us that Aboriginal women have had always had the solutions we need to keep our women and children safe and strong.

Long term supporter of Djirra, proud Gunditjmara woman, and current Board Member, Karen Bryant says:

“Aboriginal women have always known what works. Building our next chapter means governments backing Aboriginal-led solutions, determined by Aboriginal women, with the long-term investment they deserve.”

Follow along this week to hear from more of our leaders about Djirra’s next chapter ❤️💛🖤

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This year’s NAIDOC theme - 50 Years of Deadly - honours the generations of Aboriginal women who have challenged injustice and demanded change.

A strong future means that we must continue to demand justice responses that put the safety of our women first.

Yorta Yorta Elder Aunty Pam Pedersen says:

“Aboriginal women have fought to change systems that have overlooked and targeted us. Now it’s time to invest in justice responses grounded in accountability, fairness and the lived experiences of Aboriginal women.”

Follow along this week to hear from more of our leaders about Djirra’s exciting next chapter 🖤💛❤

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This NAIDOC week, Djirra celebrates the leadership, resilience and cultural strength of Aboriginal women who, over the past fifty years and longer, have built organisations where none existed, challenged injustice, fought for the safety and rights of Aboriginal women and children, and advanced self-determination.

In an op-ed by published yesterday, our CEO @antoinette_braybrook looks to the future and shares Djirra’s vision for the next “deadly” fifty years - an Aboriginal Women’s Centre, a first in Victoria. Not simply a building, but a commitment to move beyond responding to crises—and instead to invest in possibility.

To read the full op-ed, see the link in our bio.

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This year`s NAIDOC theme - 50 Years of Deadly - highlights the generations of Aboriginal women who have strengthened our families and communities.

As we look ahead, that legacy continues through places where culture, healing and connection can flourish.

Proud Mutthi Mutthi/Wemba Wamba woman Aunty Vicki Clark says:

"For generations, Aboriginal women have built strength in our families and communities. The next chapter is building places where that strength can grow – Djirra’s Aboriginal Women`s Centre designed by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women."

Follow along this week to hear from more of our leaders about Djirra’s next chapter ️🖤💛❤️

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This year`s NAIDOC theme - 50 Years of Deadly - celebrates the strength, leadership and legacy of Aboriginal women. It also reminds us that the work continues.

As we celebrate NAIDOC, Djirra’s Co-Director of Engagement and Support, Kelly Faldon looks to the future we are building:

“We are building a future where Aboriginal women and children are safe and together. Where our families are supported, not separated. Where Aboriginal women are believed, not criminalised. Where our self-determined solutions receive the investment they deserve.”

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Today we acknowledge and thank Sue Ball as she concludes an extraordinary 19 years of service with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C).

Sue has been a valued supporter of Djirra throughout her time at @viclsbc, enabling us to strengthen our services for Aboriginal women, and their children, experiencing or at risk of family violence.

Over the years, VLSB+C’s ongoing support has enabled Djirra to expand our work, including extending our successful Koori Women`s Place workshops across regional Victoria so that more Aboriginal women can access Djirra’s culturally safe specialist legal and non-legal services and programs closer to home.

Sue has attended many Djirra events, including most recently our Sisters Day Out in Traralgon. Her genuine commitment to improving access to justice and safety for Aboriginal women has left a legacy. Sue is deeply respected across the legal sector, and her leadership has made a meaningful difference to our lifesaving work.

“On behalf of everyone at Djirra, we thank Sue for her leadership, partnership and unwavering support. While Sue is stepping into a new chapter, we know the relationships built over many years will endure. We wish Sue all the very best for the future and look forward to remaining connected.”

Antoinette Braybrook AM, Djirra CEO
@antoinette_braybrook

Today is the last day for you to make a tax-deductible gift in support of Djirra and the women we walk alongside every day – especially with NAIDOC Week quickly approaching!

For over two decades, Djirra has supported thousands of Aboriginal women experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence.

To continue this important work, we urgently need and rely on your support.

By giving to Djirra today, we can continue to support Aboriginal women and their children through our holistic programs and services, legal and practical support, wellbeing programs and advocacy.

Donate now at link in bio 👆🏽

To those of you who have already given to this year’s appeal, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🖤💛❤️