Emerge - Women & Children's Support Network

Emerge - Women & Children's Support Network Emerge is a specialist family violence service supporting women and children across Victoria.

We provide safe refuge, outreach, early intervention and therapeutic support, helping families rebuild their lives after violence with dignity and hope. We assist women and children in crisis to rebuild their lives and break the cycle of violence.

The difference between care and control matters.Coercive control can be difficult to recognise, particularly when contro...
09/09/2026

The difference between care and control matters.

Coercive control can be difficult to recognise, particularly when controlling behaviours are presented as love, concern or protection.

Respect Victoria’s new See the Signs campaign is helping Victorians recognise the patterns of behaviour that can restrict a person’s independence, autonomy and freedom.

At Emerge, we know that family violence is not always physical. Understanding the many ways violence and control can occur is an important part of recognising harm and supporting people to access help.

We encourage you to explore the campaign, learn more about the signs of coercive control and share these resources with others.

Recognising the signs can be an important first step towards safer relationships and informed support.

Learn more via Respect Victoria’s See the Signs campaign: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/see-the-signs



If you're concerned about something happening in your relationship, or the relationship of someone you know, you can reach out to a specialist support service for advice, including:

Safe Steps: 24/7 Victorian family and domestic violence crisis response on 1800 015 188 or chat online.

1800RESPECT: National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling service. Call 1800 737 732, or get support by text message, online chat or video call.

InTouch: For migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence. Call 1800 755 988.

Men's Referral Service is available for men who are concerned about their own behaviours and want to change. It's a free, anonymous, 24/7 counselling service. Call 1300 766 491.

Every conversation matters. But meaningful change requires action.This National Child Protection Week, we’re reflecting ...
08/09/2026

Every conversation matters. But meaningful change requires action.

This National Child Protection Week, we’re reflecting on what it means to turn awareness into practical support for children and families.

At Emerge, we recognise children as victim-survivors of family violence in their own right. Their experiences, needs and voices are central to the way we work.

Through our specialist services and innovative Back on Track program, we support children to recover from the impacts of family violence, strengthen relationships and reconnect with everyday life.

For some children, that can mean re-engaging with school. For others, it may mean developing healthier ways of managing emotions, rebuilding confidence or feeling more connected to their safe caregiver.

These are the kinds of changes that early intervention can help make possible - supporting children’s recovery while working to disrupt cycles of violence across generations.

Every child deserves to be heard, supported and given the opportunity to thrive.

An incredible show of community support. 💙On Saturday night, Emerge was honoured to attend the Commonwealth Bank Staff S...
02/09/2026

An incredible show of community support. 💙

On Saturday night, Emerge was honoured to attend the Commonwealth Bank Staff Social & Charity Club (CBASSCC) 2026 Diamond Gala as one of four charity partners – and we were incredibly grateful to receive $37,500 in support of our work with women and children impacted by family violence.

This generous contribution will help us continue delivering vital services and programs, including Back on Track, our evidence-based early intervention program for children aged 5–12 impacted by family violence.

Through early intervention, Back on Track helps children process their experiences, rebuild relationships and reconnect – including re-engaging with school – while also working alongside their safe caregiver to support recovery and help disrupt cycles of violence.

We were also proud to stand alongside our fellow charity partners Out for Australia, Very Special Kids and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity each doing important work within our community.

Our heartfelt thanks to the CBASSCC and everyone who contributed to such a wonderful evening and made this generous donation possible.

We are incredibly grateful to have our work recognised and supported by a community so committed to making a difference. 💙

Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that show us what feeling safe can mean.When we asked our team to reflect on the im...
02/09/2026

Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that show us what feeling safe can mean.

When we asked our team to reflect on the impact they see through their work at Emerge, one staff member spoke about the sense of relief women can experience when they first arrive at refuge.

After living with fear, uncertainty and tension, arriving somewhere they feel safe and supported can mark an important moment in their journey.

As she reflected:

"The small thing (which is also a big thing) that comes to my mind, is the feeling of relief that clients talk about or show through their facial expressions during their first days at the refuge.”

These moments may seem small, but they can represent something much bigger - the beginning of feeling safe, supported and able to look towards what comes next.

28/08/2026

Safety. Healing. Hope.

For more than 50 years, Emerge has supported women and children impacted by family violence to move towards safety, autonomy and healing.

Today, our work extends from safe refuge and specialist family violence support to therapeutic services, legal assistance and innovative early intervention programs for children that help address the impacts of violence and disrupt cycles across generations.

At the heart of everything we do is a belief that every woman and child deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild and look towards a future free from violence.

This is Emerge.

💙 Learn more about our work via our website.
https://www.emergesupport.org.au/

There is no single pathway to rebuilding after family violence.For one woman, it may mean finding safe and stable housin...
21/08/2026

There is no single pathway to rebuilding after family violence.

For one woman, it may mean finding safe and stable housing. For another, it could be navigating legal issues, rebuilding financial independence or reconnecting with community.

For a child, it might mean returning to school, having space to process their experiences, rebuilding relationships or simply beginning to feel safe again.

At Emerge, we recognise that every woman and child brings their own experiences, needs and hopes for the future. Our child-centred approach also recognises children as victim-survivors in their own right, with their own individual needs for safety, healing and recovery.

That's why our support is individualised - working alongside women and children as they move towards safety, autonomy and healing.

Because rebuilding isn't about following one pathway. It's about having the right support to find your own.

https://www.emergesupport.org.au/

Feeling understood - and knowing you're not alone - can be an important part of recovery.This reflection was shared by a...
20/08/2026

Feeling understood - and knowing you're not alone - can be an important part of recovery.

This reflection was shared by a parent participating in Emerge's Back on Track program.

Back on Track supports children aged 5–12 who have experienced family violence, working alongside their safe caregiver to help children understand and process their experiences, build healthier ways of managing emotions and strengthen relationships.

For families navigating the impacts of family violence, having a safe space where their experiences are understood can be an important part of recovery.

Learn more about Back on Track and our cycle-breaking approach to early intervention via our website. https://www.emergesupport.org.au/

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.On International Youth Day, we're reflecting on the importance of investi...
12/08/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

On International Youth Day, we're reflecting on the importance of investing in the wellbeing, potential and futures of children and young people.

At Emerge, that means recognising that the impacts of family violence don't end when a child reaches safety.

Our innovative Back on Track program provides specialist early intervention for children aged 5–12 who have experienced family violence and are showing signs of aggressive or challenging behaviours.

Working with children alongside their safe caregiver, the program helps children understand and process their experiences, develop healthier ways of expressing and managing emotions, and strengthen relationships and social connections.

By intervening early, we can help children recover from trauma and work towards disrupting cycles of violence across generations.

Because what a child has experienced should not define their future.

♻️ Turn your recycling into support for women and children impacted by family violenceEvery eligible drink container ret...
11/08/2026

♻️ Turn your recycling into support for women and children impacted by family violence

Every eligible drink container returned through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme can help support women and children rebuilding after family violence.

Whether you're recycling at home or collecting containers through your workplace, school, sporting club or community group, every refund donated helps strengthen the support Emerge provides to families moving towards safety and healing.

It's a simple way to make a meaningful difference while helping the environment.

Learn more about how to donate your container refunds via our website. https://www.emergesupport.org.au/post/turning-everyday-recycling-into-meaningful-support 💙

This beautiful letter was shared with us by a child who wanted to express what they believe Emerge stands for. With perm...
06/08/2026

This beautiful letter was shared with us by a child who wanted to express what they believe Emerge stands for. With permission from the child's family, we're honoured to share it with our community.

In just a few heartfelt sentences, she captured the essence of our work - helping women and children find safety, hope and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

Her final words say it best:

"Evryone [sic] should have a butifall [sic] future."

We couldn't agree more.

Every day, Emerge supports women and children impacted by family violence to find safety, heal from trauma and rebuild their lives. It's a privilege to do this work, and we're grateful to everyone in our community who helps make it possible.

Because every woman and child deserves the chance to build a beautiful future. 💙

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