What We Do

Next Steps Australia provide three services.

The supply of Starter Packs containing brand new Manchester items to families affected by domestic violence.
The supply of developmentally age-appropriate play boxes including activities to foster interaction and connection between the child and their caregiver.
The supply of Reading Libraries to refuges. The books are donated by Readings and are for the use of anyone at the refuge.

See how Next Steps Australia have helped vulnerable community members

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR SUPPORT

When escaping family violence, most survivors (overwhelmingly women and children) are forced to leave their homes with few possessions and no basic household items.

Next Steps Australia supplies Starter Packs of brand new manchester items to families affected by domestic violence when arriving at a refuge or when transitioning to private accommodation.

Children exposed to family violence are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional issues. They may have experienced emotional or physical trauma or have been deprived of opportunities to develop secure relationships and engage in age-appropriate activities.

Next Steps Australia provide developmentally age appropriate play boxes which include activities to foster interaction and connection between the child and their caregiver.
Connecting and engaging with a parent or primary caregiver can alter the trajectory of a child’s experience and recovery from family violence.

In addition to the play boxes our Reading libraries are provided to refugees to create a safe, quiet space to discover the joy of reading, share stories, and create calm and positive experiences together.