Nova for Women and Children: Homelessness and Domestic Violence Service

17/06/2026

We’re excited to be part of Awabakal Ltd 50th anniversary NAIDOC celebrations.

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week 2026 🖤💛❤️

Join us as we celebrate 50 Years of NAIDOC Week and honour the strength, resilience, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📅 Monday 6 July 2026
📍 Newcastle Foreshore

Enjoy a fantastic day of community, culture and entertainment featuring:

✨ Sharnee Kelly
✨ Quokka’s
✨ Speaking in Colour
✨ Traditional Dancers
✨ Community Stalls
✨ Food & Drinks
✨ Rides and family activities
✨ And so much more!

🚩 Flag Raising & March Parade
Starts 9:00am at Civic Park, Newcastle

🎤 Entertainment Commences
10:00am at Newcastle Foreshore

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme celebrates an incredible milestone - 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and achievements.

Awabakal is proud to stand alongside our community in celebrating culture, connection and the continuing journey towards a stronger future for our people.

16/06/2026

Nova has plans to grow to meet the increasing need for women and children to find safe housing after DV or homelessness. Our first step is to open an innovative community hub, where women and children can access the services they need, access our caseworkers, free items like food and toileteries, take a shower or do their laundry, all from one location. We need your help to make sure the Hub is a safe and welcoming space for all clients. Click on the link below to make a tax deductible donation.

https://eofynovawome.gofundraise.com.au/?_gl=1*zt2ji0*_gcl_au*MTMyNzQyMzA5NS4xNzc0MzI2NDQ3

15/06/2026

When women and children come to us after leaving DV or looking for safe housing, we want to make sure they have the basics they need, like toiletries, because everyone deserves to feel clean and cared for. Thanks to the DV Collective and Proctor and Gamble for providing 9 large moving boxes of toiletries for the women and children we serve.

06/06/2026

The next generation are so important in Nova achieveing it's mission of ending domestic violence and homelessness. We are so thankful to the Year 12 class at .grammar.school who have chosen Nova for Women and Children as their charity partner for their cohort's fundraising in their final year of schooling. As these young leaders of tomorrow prepare for their next steps, we are proud to help empower them with information about the realities of domestic and family violence, and encourage their commitment to make a difference. The students recently held a crazy sock day and bake sale raising $1,400 towards their fundraising for Nova. Thank you Year 12! All the money you raise will make a positive impact and help women and children to rebuilld their lives and start over.

05/06/2026

Our team will be taking some time off over the King's Birthday Long Weekend. You can use the details below to connect with 24/7 domestic violence support services.

💜1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
💜NSW Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463

If you or someone you know is in danger, call Triple 0 (000).

03/06/2026

Building positive relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Nova for Women and Children. These gifts were received by one of our caseworkers from a client she had supported to start over, not only with safe housing and a plan to stay safe, but with a new sense of direction and renewed trust in others, and most importantly, in herself. It's such a privilege to do the work we do 💗.

28/05/2026

Nova for Women and Children is taking a stand against domestic and intimate partner violence in LGBTIA+ relationships and families, is taking a stand against, because everyone deserves the right to live a life free from violence and abuse.

28/05/2026

Women and children matter. The DV sector is calling for an increase in funding, which equates to additional 1% of the NSW budget. That’s a small amount for huge impact.

27/05/2026

It takes less than a minute to join this online petition for more funding for frontline domestic violence services like Nova for Women and Children. A small amount of time to save lives. Please show your support.

27/05/2026

Nova for Women and Children is seeking an energetic and passionate Team Leader to join the team based in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

This role will lead a small team in a fast-paced environment. The purpose of this role is to develop, lead and support the day-to-day on-site operations and team.

If you are a passionate, hands-on leader who wants to make a difference and foster a positive and collaborative environment with a focus on delivering best practice service delivery, we encourage you to apply by using the link below.

https://au.seek.com/job/92312063?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=jobCard =d078d31b018e9603bef128be4c7c537102916fe0