On 14th February 1989, Jane O’Brien from the Redcliffe Club chartered our Club.   We retain one charter member (Mary Henzell).  Eight members have over 20 years of service.

Our Service projects have included:

• RISE Project (Restart in a Safe Environment) and RISE 2-providing safe short term housing for families affected by domestic abuse- commenced with fundraising for the first two properties ($90,000 in 90 days) , and now with an expansion throughout the region.

• Breast Cushions- for people post breast cancer surgery- we fund and make these items with over 200 cushions being delivered each year.

• Birthing Kits- supporting mothers to give birth safely in third world countries

• Advocacy with decision makers and during events including DFV prevention month each May, and the 16 Days of activism.

• Diaries to clients at Iluka Centre at Christmas time

• Support for the Better Together Housing project- providing options for single women to meet and discuss potential shared  housing

• Shoeboxes of Love to women in rural and remote locations.

Our bursaries include  

• Equity Bursary for a student at University of the Sunshine Coast

• Joan Ford/Judy Henzell Business Bursary-   to support women in tertiary education at the University of the Sunshine Coast.