Support for Women, Children & Families
Nhanya Foundation is a registered Australian charity supporting women, children, young people, people with disability and families facing hardship, housing instability, family violence and disadvantage.
What Support Is Available
Depending on your circumstances, this may include:
- Practical advocacy and service navigation
- Accommodation-pathway support
- Disability and allied health support
- Life-readiness support and outreach
- Capacity-building and employment pathway support
Nhanya has already supported over 125 families to work towards their goals and make positive progress in their lives.
If You're Experiencing Family Violence
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
For family violence counselling and support, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), available 24 hours a day.
Nhanya Foundation is not an emergency service, a refuge or a 24-hour crisis line. What we can offer is family violence support through advocacy, service navigation and practical support to help you understand your options and connect with the right services, including crisis accommodation pathways and family support - whether you're leaving an abusive relationship or facing another unsafe living situation.
Eligibility and Funding
Support can be accessed in a range of ways, including through NDIS funding (plan-managed or self-managed), other funding arrangements, or self-referral. Nhanya Foundation is a registered charity and is not an NDIS-registered provider. Ask our team about what's available and whether this support is the right fit for your situation.
If you need to speak with us in another language, call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask them to contact Nhanya Foundation on 03 8595 9012. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day.
What Happens After You Contact Us
When you reach out, a member of our team will follow up to talk through your situation, and let you know what support may be available and any next steps. There's no obligation, and you're welcome to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Reach out to talk through your situation - our team can let you know what support may be available and the best next step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nhanya Foundation an emergency service?
No. For immediate danger, call 000. For family violence counselling and support, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, available 24 hours a day. Nhanya provides advocacy, service navigation and practical support alongside these services, not instead of them.
Do I need an NDIS plan to get support?
No. While some participants access support through NDIS funding, others are self-funded or referred through other pathways. Ask our team about what applies to you.
Is an interpreter available?
Yes. Call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask them to contact Nhanya Foundation on 03 8595 9012. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Do I need to live near Hoppers Crossing or Werribee to get support?
No. While our offices are in Hoppers Crossing and Werribee, support isn't limited to people who live nearby - Nhanya Foundation supports people across Australia. Contact us regardless of where you're located and we'll talk through what's possible for your situation.