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Helping survivors reclaim their dignity and independence

Helping survivors reclaim their dignity and independenceHelping survivors reclaim their dignity and independenceHelping survivors reclaim their dignity and independence

 

Helping survivors reclaim their dignity and independence

Helping survivors reclaim their dignity and independenceHelping survivors reclaim their dignity and independenceHelping survivors reclaim their dignity and independence

 

SRU Community Hub - New Home

Soft Opening

 We’re excited to announce the soft opening of our new premises at 52A Pendlebury Road. This marks the beginning of an important new chapter for us, and we couldn’t be more proud to welcome this space into our journey. While this is a quiet opening, it represents growth, hope, and the next step in continuing to support our community. We look forward to sharing more as we settle in.

DONATIONS NOT CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED

Donations will reopen from the 3rd of March 

All donations from then on to be made to our new address: 52A Pendlebury Rd, Cardiff NSW

About Survivor's R Us

Who are we?

 Founded in March of 2017, Survivor's R Us (SRU) is a not-for-profit charity and benevolent institution that supports survivors of domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment. 

Who does SRU help?

 We will give help to anybody. Regardless of race, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation. The harm of domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment does not discriminate choosing its victims, so the treatment and support to cure it must match. If you or someone you know needs help, we want to provide that support. 

How can SRU help?

We offer free professional counselling services, maintain a discount food warehouse we call "The Pantry" and have an op-shop that sells both pre-loved items and made on-site items by our wonderful volunteers in our design team.

We also supply dignity bags, children’s toys and donate household furniture for families who have nothing or have lost everything.

Purple Food Bank van offering food relief to Australians in need at SRU.

Our Partners and Supporters

 We are deeply grateful for the incredible businesses, organisations, and individuals who stand beside us - offering financial support, donations, professional services, and time.

Our partners help us provide food, clothing, safety, and hope to people rebuilding their lives after domestic violence, homelessness, or hardship.

Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more compassionate community.

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Our staff is made up of over 110 volunteers.

We are passionate about serving our community and the greater area to eliminate domestic violence, hunger, and homelessness.

​Your entire donation goes directly into the operation of the charity. 

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What's On at SRU

19/1/2025

New Premises OPEN

9am

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4pm

Event Details

19/1/2025

New Premises OPEN

We will be open in our brand new premises at 52 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff. (Directly across the road from our old premises.)

9am

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4pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us at survivors@survivorsrusincorporated.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We hate food waste. Together with our supporters, we aim to reduce food wastage through food reclamation efforts. With their help, we try to find a new home for our supporter's supply and donations of food that would otherwise be discarded. This food could be close to its End of Shelf-life date or B-grade fruit & vegetables that stores deem unsuitable for their shelves. 

 Survivor's R Us was founded by Ann-Maria Martin, also a survivor of domestic violence. First-hand experience has taught her how hard it is to get out of a domestic violence situation, especially if children are involved. At the time there wasn't a complete service for her needs, so she founded her own charity to tackle domestic violence. The driving force behind Survivor's R Us is the answer to the question "What resources did I wish I had when I tried to escape domestic violence?". 

 Physically escaping a domestic violence situation can suddenly leave a person: 

  • Homeless
  • Bank account frozen, or money taken from shared accounts
  • Totally isolated. Enough to be socially distanced and unemployed becoming financially dependent on their abuser if the abuse is extensive.

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Fighting domestic violence is never just one issue, it's all linked and sometimes very complex. There is never a one-size-fits-all approach to domestic violence. The solution needs to be as varied and robust as the abuse survivors are trying to escape. And if that means we have clients that aren't experiencing domestic violence, then we're just contributing more good back into our community. And we're okay with that

That's okay too, we probably know someone who can. A conversation doesn't cost you anything. Survivor's R Us isn't interested in competing or 'being the best at any cost' with other charities. One key problem with domestic violence is the isolation of its victim.

Survivor's R Us combats the isolating nature of domestic violence with cooperation and a safety net of charity networking. We host events and networking breakfasts on the second Tuesday of every month with politicians and charities in the local area to build helpful friendships and share information and ideas to best serve our communities.

"In Australia, women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at higher rates than men, with 27% of women and 12% of men experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by a partner or family member since the age of 15, according to the 2021-22 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Personal Safety Survey. While men are more likely to experience violence from strangers, women are disproportionately affected by family and domestic violence (FDV)."


We treat domestic violence as a human issue rather than a sex-based issue. There is a lack of resources for men for all forms of abuse, we try to fill that void where we can in our region. 

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Survivor's R Us Incorporated is a Registered Charity Organisation in NSW with the ACNC.

 For details on our current status with ACNC, click below.

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 ABN: 45 626 141 394 | Incorporation No: INC1700438 | Charitable Fundraising Authority: CFN/25102 

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