Thank you for supporting Djirra!
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.
We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence services and programs, including:
- Cultural, wellbeing and personal development workshops and practical support through our Koori Women’s Place and signature early intervention and prevention programs Sisters Day Out®, Young Luv® and Dilly Bag
- Support and case management services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children
- Legal assistance with intervention orders, child protection, family law and victims of crime matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing or at risk of family violence
- Workshops, support, and legal assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in prison
Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience. We campaign to change racist attitudes, behaviours, and actions. We stand firm with women in their decisions about their own lives.
Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do. Our Board, leadership, and many of our key staff are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Our services operate out of our Melbourne head office and a growing network of regional locations, aiming to be accessible for all.
Support our self-determined solutions
“I was lost for words about the help I received. I am very grateful and happy to be home and am looking forward to moving on with my life, no longer behind bars.” – Djirra client
“At Christmas I received a big food parcel which, as a single Mum who had never asked for help, was so lovely to receive. It took a lot of stress off me financially. It actually brought tears to my eyes.” – Djirra client
“I have been a client of Djirra for five years now since leaving my children’s father due to domestic family violence. I feel fortunate and am extremely grateful to have had Djirra by my side during some tough times. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support, assistance, and guidance. The team at Djirra are compassionate, accommodating and friendly. I really appreciate their dedication, understanding, check-ins and support they provided.” – Djirra client
Djirra acknowledges and respects the traditional custodians whose lands we are fortunate to live and work on, and we pay our respects to all Elders past and present.