Building Safe Havens
The Wests Knights Foundation has partnered with progressive community housing provider Housing Plus to support survivors of domestic violence. The Foundation has committed a significant initial investment of $300,000, which will be dedicated to the development of two purpose-built properties in the Hunter region.
The properties will adopt the Core and Cluster design model, which is the gold standard in supported crisis accommodation. This model moves away from refuge style communal living, providing women and their children with the privacy and protection of independent, fully self-contained units. The units are clustered within the development to facilitate state-of-the-art security, while core social services are available on-site to ensure families receive the care they need as they journey through trauma towards recovery.
The Wests Knights Foundation is excited to be frontiering this new standard of care in the Hunter region and looks forward to partnering with Housing Plus and specialist local service providers to ease the burden and impact of domestic and family violence. The Foundation is committed to supporting survivors and creating a safer community for all.
Real Stories
Helping Families Stay Close When It Matters Most
Knights Strong Pledges $2 Million Dollars
Major Investment in Netball
Wests is investing $1.75M into grassroots female sport, with strong progress made this year on new netball facilities in New Lambton.
Standing Together Against Domestic and Family Violence
Wests proudly supports Purple Friday and Domestic Violence Awareness Month by raising donations for Nova for Women and Children, helping provide vital support and safe accommodation for women and families affected by domestic and family violence.
Helping Vulnerable Communities
The Wests Group is proud to contribute $25,000 to support The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Wests Marketing at Soul Hub
The Wests Marketing Team recently used their allocated community hours to volunteer with Soul Hub in Newcastle, a local organisation dedicated to supporting the poor, vulnerable, and those facing challenging times.
Knights 50-50 Charity Raffle
Since 2020, the nib Newcastle Knights have proudly partnered with the 50-50 Charity Raffle, turning game days into an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community.