We walk alongside Aboriginal women and their children on their journey to safety and wellbeing.
Welcome to Djirra
Djirra is 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.
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
Native Bush Dye with Wild Blak Arts
18-20 Queens Parade, Traralgon
Cyanotype Printing with Peta Duncan
292 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Jewellery Box Painting with KWP Art Circle
139-141 Langtree Ave, Mildura VIC 3500
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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Every Aboriginal child deserves to grow strong in culture, safe with their mum and connected to family.
This National Child Protection Week, Djirra continues its call for the Victorian Government to establish a Child Protection Notification and Referral System in Victoria.
Family violence is the leading cause of Aboriginal children being taken from their mums and families. Too many children are lost in a punitive system that denies their right to thrive in their culture and identity.
Aboriginal women must be referred to Djirra for specialist family violence legal advice and representation at the earliest possible point of child protection involvement.
It is a proven fact that when Aboriginal mums have early access to legal advice and representation, it is likely to prevent child removal.
Share this post and stand with Djirra in our call to keep kids and mums safe and together.
As a starting point, call for the full implementation of recommendation 12 of the Yoorrook for Justice Report, to establish a Child Protection Notification and Referral System in Victoria.
#NationalChildProtectionWeek
#Djirra #SelfDetermination #CulturalSafety
#AboriginalWomenHaveTheSolutions @antoinette_braybrook
Congratulations to Djirra Ambassador @kirbybentley on her @thetraitorsau win!
A proud Noongar woman, Kirby is a strong advocate for the rights of Aboriginal women, fighting for a future where Aboriginal women can lead safe and happy lives, free from violence.
Djirra has long been connected to Kirby and her family. During this time we have watched her grow and thrive into the incredible leader she is today, showing resilience in difficult times and navigating challenging spaces to champion positive change.
We are so proud to have her as our Ambassador.
Deadly work, Kirby!
#TheTraitorsAU #Champion @antoinette_braybrook
Djirra is calling on governments to urgently invest in its lifesaving and life changing services following yesterday`s annual report from the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission which found that family violence against Aboriginal women and children is increasing.
The Commission also found that family law and justice systems continue to be a site of ongoing weaponisation and harm, compounding trauma and delaying recovery for victim-survivors.
Djirra CEO @antoinette_braybrook AM said: “We are calling for investment into our self determined solutions. Djirra`s Aboriginal Women`s Centre, equitable regional access to Djirra`s full suite of services, and the establishment of early Child Protection Notification and Referral Systems in each state and territory so Aboriginal women receive culturally safe specialist legal and wraparound support from the moment Child Protection becomes involved.”
“We have the knowledge. We have the solutions. Now invest in them and see the change.”
To read the full statement head to our link in bio.
#DemandChangeNow #AboriginalWomenHaveTheSolutions
A yarn could save a life!
#RUOKDay reminds us of the importance of reaching out and checking in to make sure the people around you are doing okay.
Remember: It’s always okay to not be okay! We all need a little help and support sometimes.
If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to:
❤️ Djirra:1800DJIRRA (1800 354 772)
🖤 Lifeline: 13 11 14
💛 Yarning SafeNStrong: 1800 959 563
❤️ 13YARN: 13 92 76
🖤 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
#Djirra #RUOKDay #WorldSuicidePreventionDay @antoinette_braybrook
Djirra stands with Victoria’s Aboriginal community in expressing our disappointment at the Victorian Government for pushing through the ‘No Air in Prison’ Corrections Amendment Bill last week.
This Bill strips away one of the few basic rights for people in prison – the right to have at least one hour each day ‘in the open air’. This Bill will disproportionately impact Aboriginal women who are the fastest growing prison population in Victoria.
This Bill is inconsistent with Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights, and goes against the spirit and intent of Treaty, and the findings and recommendations of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Despite all this, the Victorian Government has rushed this legislation through with bipartisan support. We must be heard and listened to on issues that affect us!
Read @firstpeoplesvic statement via link in our bio.
#AboriginalWomensLivesMatter #WeHaveTheSolutions #SelfDetermination @antoinette_braybrook
At the @unwomenaust Women in Leadership Summit, Djirra CEO @antoinette_braybrook AM used her keynote address to share a powerful message about true leadership, in which she urged the audience to consider the space they occupy and how they choose to use their influence.
Antoinette said: “Leading is about creating and respecting space, not simply occupying it. It’s about what you do with that space. Who you bring in. Whose voices must be heard. What must change. And most importantly, what you leave behind.”
After reflecting on her own leadership journey, Antoinette shared Djirra’s vision and legacy for the next generation of Aboriginal women and girls: Djirra’s Aboriginal Women’s Centre.
“A permanent place where our culture, knowledge, leadership and ambition are at the heart. Created by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women.”
She invited participants to think about the spaces they occupy, and to walk alongside Djirra as we call for investment into our self-determined solutions.
How will you use your influence to back our calls? What legacy will you leave?
#AboriginalWomensLivesMatter #SelfDeterminedSolutions #DemandChangeNow
Aboriginal women need - and deserve - a dedicated place of our own.
Invest in Djirra’s Aboriginal Women’s Centre. A place designed by Aboriginal women, led by Aboriginal women and trusted by Aboriginal women.
@antoinette_braybrook #WeHaveTheSolutions #DemandChangeNow
Today we’re wearing our brightest purple to celebrate and recognise the courage of our young LGBTIQ+SB community. We stand with Rainbow Mob!
You are loved, you are supported and you are always welcome at Djirra 🏳️🌈
@antoinette_braybrook #WearItPurple #ColoursOfCourage
Djirra’s Aboriginal Women’s Centre will be more than a building. It will be self-determination made visible.
A place where Aboriginal women are recognised, believed and supported – and where children and community can connect with and celebrate culture.
@antoinette_braybrook #WeHaveTheSolutions #DemandChangeNow
