We walk alongside Aboriginal women and their children on their journey to safety and wellbeing.
Welcome to Djirra
Djirra is a safe place where culture is shared and celebrated.
We offer a range of practical supports to Aboriginal women and their children in Victoria, particularly those who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, family violence.
The work we do is designed by and for Aboriginal women, with self-determination at its heart.
Through supports, programs and loud advocacy, we are committed to a future where Aboriginal women don’t just survive, we thrive.
If you would like to read or sign Djirra's statement on the alleged murder of Jayda Allen please click the button below.
What we do
Legal Support
Our legal service can provide free legal advice and court representation.
Non-Legal Support
Specialist family violence case management and AOD support offering emotional, cultural and practical support to empower you on your healing journey.
Djirra's Koori Women's Place is a unique, culturally safe space offering cultural and wellbeing workshops to Aboriginal women across Victoria.
Prevention & Cultural Programs
Our signature programs (Sisters Day Out®, Young Luv® and Dilly Bag) are culturally grounded, trauma-informed workshops that support connection, healing, safety and wellbeing.
Upcoming Events
If you are experiencing family violence and need support please call 1800DJIRRA (1800 354 772).
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
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Our message is clear – Aboriginal women know what it takes to keep ourselves and our children strong, safe, together. What we need is meaningful investment into our self-determined solutions.
"As Aboriginal women we do not need decisions made for us and we do not want see more money and resources wasted on systems that harm us, criminalise us and take our children,” says Djirra CEO @Antoinette_Braybrook
Djirra`s Aboriginal Women`s Centre is a permanent, physical expression of Aboriginal women’s self-determination. Our centre will reach every corner of Victoria to provide a safe space where Aboriginal women can access specialist services for their safety, including a legal advocate, counsellor and support workers. It will bring Aboriginal women together to connect, celebrate our strength and culture, and build and lead our own economic service and financial independence.
With Aboriginal women 25 times more likely to die from family violence, urgent action is needed to save lives. This state election, we`re calling on all major political parties to commit $16m to realise our vision of an Aboriginal Women`s Centre.
Visit the link in Djirra`s bio to:
🤝 Read about our Strong, Safe, Together campaign
📢 Pledge your support for Djirra`s Aboriginal Women`s centre
✍️ Send a pre-prepared letter to your local MP about Djirra`s key calls this election
#WeHaveTheSolutions #StrongSafeTogether #DemandChangeNow #WD2026 #WomenDeliver @women_deliver
“It`s been a terrible year for women in this country. Utterly appalling.
"Just last month, three women were murdered over the course of a few hours. Just this week, the member for Indi, Helen Haines, was attacked with a car. Both her legs have been amputated
"But there is one group of women who never get much attention. And why is that? It`s because they are Aboriginal.
“In the same way Australia rejected the Voice, we appear to reject the idea that Aboriginal women`s lives matter.”
Don’t miss this MUST READ opinion piece by @jennapricejournalist on why Aboriginal women are missing from the national conversation on gendered violence.
With quotes from Djirra’s CEO @Antoinette_Braybrook, this article has been syndicated across 73 Australian Community Media publications following the horrific and preventable death of Jayda Allen.
#DemandChangeNow #StrongSafeTogether #WeHaveTheSolutions
This November, we call on all political parties to put women`s safety at the top of their election promises.
We need urgent action across the political spectrum to protect Aboriginal women. That`s why Djirra is calling for the state government to invest $16M into our Aboriginal Women`s Centre – a self-determined solution designed to save lives and money caused by the statewide crisis of family violence.
Back Aboriginal women`s self-determination this election. Ensure your support of Djirra is heard by the representatives in your electorate and click the link in our bio to send a pre-prepared letter to your local MP.
Aboriginal women have the solutions. We know what we need to keep our women and children strong, safe and together.
#DemandChangeNow #StrongSafeTogether #WeHaveTheSolutions @antoinette_braybrook
This past year, Djirra has saved the Victorian Government $108M in costs associated with family violence.
Family violence is a central issue in the imprisonment of Aboriginal women, the removal of Aboriginal children from their mothers into state care and court and policing time with intervention orders. Incarceration, child removal and IVOs - these are costly justice responses that retraumatise Aboriginal women and impacts on the State of Victoria’s bottom line.
Djirra’s life changing prevention and early intervention work keeps Aboriginal women out of prison, in loving, protective homes with their kids and with safety plans that keep Aboriginal women strong, safe and free from perpetrators in the long term.
Family violence is preventable, not inevitable.
Politicians need to stop throwing good money at bad ideas.
Hear Us
Believe Us
Invest in Us
We have the solutions.
Click the link in Djirra`s bio to read more about how we keep Aboriginal women and their children Strong, Safe and Together with Djirra’s Aboriginal Women’s Centre, and our other key election asks.
#DemandChangeNow #StrongSafeTogether #WeHaveTheSolutions @antoinette_braybrook
🎉🎂 Djirra is 24! Will you give $24?
For 24 years, our commitment to Aboriginal women and their children has been unwavering.
We have worked on the frontline of Aboriginal women’s safety, providing vital support while being fearless and unapologetic as we demand systemic change.
Already this year, at least seven Aboriginal women’s lives have been taken by male violence.
And for the many Aboriginal women living with violence, the fear, physical harm and emotional trauma can have lifelong consequences.
Every day, we see the enormous burden Aboriginal women carry as they navigate violence, protect their children and fight to keep their families together.
Our priority has always been clear: keeping Aboriginal women and their children strong, safe and together.
But we cannot meet the growing demand without greater investment.
That’s why we are asking you to be a part of our story and give $24 for 24 years of Djirra.
Just $1 for every year we have fought for Aboriginal women’s safety, rights and justice.
Head to the link in our bio to donate now.
#StrongSafeTogether #DemandChangeNow #24YearsOfDjirra @antoinette_braybrook
Djirra’s offices will be closed on Tuesday 3 November for the Victorian public holiday.
We will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 4 November 2025.
If you have an immediate concern for your safety, please call 000.
Support services available during this time:
🖤Family violence support (24/7): Safe Steps – 1800 015 188
💛LGBTIQ+SB community support (10am–5pm/7 days): Rainbow Door – 1800 729 367
❤️Homelessness crisis support: Victoria – 1800 825 955
💛Sexual Assault Crisis Line (after hours): 1800 806 292
🖤Crisis support & yarning services (24/7):
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Yarning Safe ‘N’ Strong – 1800 959 563
- 13YARN – 13 92 76
- 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Stay safe 🖤💛❤️ @antoinette_braybrook
🩷💜 It’s back in 2026 – Djirra’s annual ACTIVEism® Festival! 🩷💜
In true Djirra style, we’re bringing mob and allies together for a festival of culture, strength and proud ACTIVEism!
Expect to stand in your power for a day of collective action to end violence against women.
📅 When: Thursday 3 December 2026
📍 Where: Djirra in the West, 1927–1937 Gisborne-Melton Road, Kurunjang
Mark the date in your calendar and head to the link in our bio to register.
#16DaysOfACTIVEism #16DaysofActivism #GetActiveInYourACTIVEism @antoinette_braybrook
🎉🎂 Today Djirra turns 24! We’re asking you to give $24 for 24 years of Djirra.
Since 2002, we’ve listened to Aboriginal women and been fearless and unapologetic in demanding change.
In 24 years, we have never seen demand for our services fall. It has only continued to rise, yet funding has not kept pace.
Aboriginal women continue to experience disproportionately high rates of male violence, compounded by systemic racism and violence inflicted by the very systems that should keep women safe.
We see Aboriginal women blamed and punished for the violence they experience.
We see children taken from their mothers.
We see women criminalised and incarcerated instead of believed and supported.
This is why Djirra’s work is so vital. Our work is not only lifesaving. It is life changing.
Your donation will support our work and contribute to a future where Aboriginal women and their children can thrive, not just survive.
Give $24 today. Because Aboriginal women deserve better.
Donate today via the link in our bio.
@antoinette_braybrook #StrongSafeTogether #DemandChangeNow #24YearsOfDjirra
🖤💛❤️ 162 and counting… 🖤💛❤️
Djirra’s Strong, Safe, Together campaign has gained momentum and a lot of support over the past few weeks.
Already, more than 160 messages have been sent to local MPs calling on all major parties to commit $16M to fund Djirra’s Aboriginal Women’s Centre.
We thank each and every one of you for standing with Aboriginal women and calling for investment in our self determined solutions.
There is still time to make your voice count – use the link in our bio to send a message to your local MP.
Demand change now so Aboriginal women and their children can be Strong, Safe, Together.
#StrongSafeTogether #Djirra #DemandChangeNow #VicVotes @antoinette_braybrook
