On January 26 – Invasion Day – we honour all Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We acknowledge the strength of our cultures, our survival and our enduring resilience.

Today out of respect for Aboriginal staff, women and many others, Djirra’s offices will be closed. It is important for our people to take time on this day to heal in our own way.  

Antoinette Braybrook AM, CEO of Djirra, said:

“Invasion Day for our people is about survival and courage.  This day reminds us of the ongoing impacts of invasion and how much more needs to be done to achieve justice, recognition and self-determination.

On this day, we ask you to stand with us in asserting our voices, our choices, and Aboriginal women’s right to determine our own future.”

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): SACL – 1800 806 292
🖤 Crisis support & yarning services (24/7):

• 13YARN – 13 92 76
• 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
• Lifeline – 13 11 14
• Yarning Safe ’N’ Strong – 1800 959 563