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    • External Support Services
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    • Our Mission and Values
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    • Our Board
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  • Donations

Helping survivors reclaim their dignity and independence

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

Our Founder

Ann-Maria Martin

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 was not a complete service for her needs, so she founded her own charity to tackle domestic violence. We have one of the Hunters largest Op-shops, affordable groceries and free support

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.

Our Partners and Supporters

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.

Support Survivors R Us Today

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. 

Scan the QR code or click the button below to donate today

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What's On at SRU

18/10/2025

High Tea & Fashion Parade

3pm

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6pm

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

Event Details

18/10/2025

High Tea & Fashion Parade

Afternoon Tea & Parade: $30/Person 

Watch Parade Only: $10/Person

3pm

-

6pm

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

19/11/2025

International Men's Day

All day

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

19/11/2025

International Men's Day

All day

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

18/12/2025

Toy and Hamper pick up

All day

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

18/12/2025

Toy and Hamper pick up

All day

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

25/12/2025

Christmas Day Lunch

11am

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4pm

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

Event Details

25/12/2025

Christmas Day Lunch

Bookings required

Phone: 0249 537 108

Mobile: 0477 702 131

11am

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4pm

57 Pendlebury Rd Cardiff

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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. 


We run with 110 volunteers, but we now have three full time and one casual paid staff members with help from grants and Serena's Op Shop. Long term we would like to have more paid staff. 


 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. 


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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