Poverty or violence? That is a decision that we believe no woman or child should have to make.

Founded by nurse Jennifer and recently awarded the 2024 Community Organisation of the Year by Volunteering WA, Worthy Australia is a Perth based not-for-profit organisation that provides life changing crisis support to women & children who have experienced homelessness due to domestic violence. 

Through our Safe Haven program, the volunteers at Worthy Australia turn empty houses into beautiful fully furnished homes for families who without this program, are unable to leave domestic violence refuge.

The beauty of the Worthy Safe Havens are not only in the tangible goods that are gifted unconditionally, but in the gift of things that cannot be seen, only felt.  Each Safe Haven gives a  brave family the gift of kindness and compassion through the creation of a home they can be proud of. With a Safe Haven  comes safety and comfort but most importantly, we give them hope & self-worth... things that are taken away from a person when they experience violence and trauma. 

Breaking the cycle of domestic violence related homelessness is our mission here at Worthy Australia and through the Safe Haven Program and advocacy we are making a real difference to the Western Austalian community.

All of our operations and organisational roles are proudly completed by our incredible group of volunteers and are proud to partner with the dominant Refuge Networks in Perth, including Zonta House, Orana House, Salvation Army Women’s Refuges and Ovis Community.