Kara House is a specialist family violence service providing safe and secure accommodation and outreach services to women and children escaping family violence. We encourage and empower women to take control of their lives and work towards making strategies to create a better future.
We provided advice, emotional support, secure accomodation and safety planning
We provide services to clients who come from 46 linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Up to 89% of our clients have experienced some form of family violence previously in their life
Last year 76% of our clients disclosed a previous mental illness including depression and anxiety
92% of our refuge clients are supported in court whilst applying for an Intervention Order
We have Specialist Family Violence Practitioners with LGBTI+ training who provide advice and support
Operating for 42 years, Kara House is a non-for-profit organisation primarily funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. Further fundraising and grants help support additional educational programs, well-being activities and improvements to the refuge.
Kara House supports the rights of women and children to live in safety and without fear of violence from family members.
To provide support to women, their children and/or significant others impacted by family violence in Victoria. We do this by:
We would like to thank the Department of Health and Human Services who provide our operational funding under the Funding and Service Agreement and to the staff in the Eastern Region who have assisted with their donation collections and ongoing support.
We’d like to thank the organisations and services listed below who we partner with to provide services.
Kara House is an Incorporated Association governed by a Board with an executive elected by its Members.
The Kara House Board is comprised of knowledgeable women with extensive experience in business related disciplines such as Financial Services, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Fundraising and Marketing. Members also have direct knowledge of the family violence and homelessness sector.
Kara House Board has responsibility under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and the Kara House constitution to provide leadership, set the strategic direction of the organisation and monitor the finances and activities. The Board has overall responsibility to ensure Kara House is accountable, complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and supports its vision, purpose and aims. Our Board members are all volunteers that give of their time and expertise.
Kara House Board
| Chair | Catherine Lockstone |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Shelley Tung |
| Treasurer | Leanne Conrad |
| Vice Chair | Maureen Breen |
| Member |
Susan Smith Dr Angela Spinney Dr Ilsa Evans Ciara Boyd |
Learn more about Kara House through our Annual Reports
Interested in joining the Kara House Board?
Kara House is governed by a Board of capable and professional women and welcomes applications from women who can add to our skill base. If you are interested in joining the Kara House Board, please email your expression of interest to the Manager at admin@karahouse.org.au
Working to ensure Quality Improvement
Kara House is constantly looking at our policies and procedures, risk management processes, client service delivery and human resources for ways of improving.
Accreditation
Kara House successfully underwent external Accreditation in March 2018 meeting all requirements. Accreditors from Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) assessed Kara House against the Quality Improvement Council standards (QIC) and the Department of Health and Human Service standards (DHSS). Kara House is now an Accredited organisation through to 2021. The Management and staff of Kara House are committed to continuous improvement and we are proud to have achieved Accreditation and to have received positive feedback.
Kara House is an Incorporated Association governed by a Board with an executive elected by its Members.
The Kara House Board is comprised of knowledgeable women with extensive experience in business related disciplines such as Financial Services, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Fundraising and Marketing. Members also have direct knowledge of the family violence and homelessness sector.
Kara House Board has responsibility under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and the Kara House constitution to provide leadership, set the strategic direction of the organisation and monitor the finances and activities. The Board has overall responsibility to ensure Kara House is accountable, complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and supports its vision, purpose and aims. Our Board members are all volunteers that give of their time and expertise.
Kara House Board
| Chair | Catherine Lockstone |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Shelley Tung |
| Treasurer | Leanne Conrad |
| Vice Chair | Maureen Breen |
| Member |
Susan Smith Dr Angela Spinney Dr Ilsa Evans Ciara Boyd |
Learn more about Kara House through our Annual Reports
Interested in joining the Kara House Board?
Kara House is governed by a Board of capable and professional women and welcomes applications from women who can add to our skill base. If you are interested in joining the Kara House Board, please email your expression of interest to the Manager at admin@karahouse.org.au
Working to ensure Quality Improvement
Kara House is constantly looking at our policies and procedures, risk management processes, client service delivery and human resources for ways of improving.
Accreditation
Kara House successfully underwent external Accreditation in March 2018 meeting all requirements. Accreditors from Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) assessed Kara House against the Quality Improvement Council standards (QIC) and the Department of Health and Human Service standards (DHSS). Kara House is now an Accredited organisation through to 2021. The Management and staff of Kara House are committed to continuous improvement and we are proud to have achieved Accreditation and to have received positive feedback.