Make a Difference

Fundraise for Safe Steps to help people escape family and domestic violence.

Whether You Go Big or Small, It All Makes a Difference.

Fundraising for Safe Steps is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by family and domestic violence. Your efforts, whether big or small, will directly support the thousands of people we assist each year.

When you fundraise for Safe Steps, you’re not just raising money; you’re raising awareness and giving hope to people who feel isolated and at risk. You’re joining Team Safe Steps, a passionate community committed to making Victoria safer. As Victoria’s only 24/7 family and domestic violence service, we provide crisis support for individuals who are experiencing or afraid of family and domestic violence.

Together, we can offer safety, support, and hope to individuals in crisis and help them rebuild their lives.

Ways You Can Fundraise for Safe Steps

There are many creative ways to get involved and raise funds to support our work. Whether you’re organising an event or running a race, your efforts make a direct impact. Every contribution, no matter how it’s raised, supports the services that help those in need.

Host Your Own Event

Host a fundraiser with your family, friends, or colleagues. From bake sales to trivia nights, the possibilities are endless!

Running for Safe Steps

Run, walk, or cycle in an event for Safe Steps. Use your training and dedication to raise funds for our cause while staying active.

In Celebration

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or milestones by asking for donations in place of gifts. Your special occasion can help fund essential services for those at risk of family and domestic violence.

In Memory Of

Honour the memory of a loved one by fundraising in their name. Your dedication will ensure that their legacy supports a cause that’s helping people in need.

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Share this page

Help others discover how they can take action and support Safe Steps in creating a safer community.

Spread the word and inspire others to support Safe Steps by sharing your fundraising page or donation link. When you share, don’t forget to tag #TeamSafeSteps to raise awareness and rally your friends, family, and community to get involved. The more people who see your efforts, the greater the impact we can have together in supporting those affected by family and domestic violence.

130,000

Around 130,000 contacts handled
(Live Chat, email, phone)

Each call, chat or email represents someone in need of urgent support, whether seeking advice, safety, or referrals to further services.

33,000

Around 33,000 nights of crisis
accommodation provided

Safe Steps offers a temporary refuge for those escaping immediate danger, ensuring that victims have a safe space to recover and build a safe pathway out of a violent situation.

90

Approximately 90 victim survivors
offered safety each night

Each night we offer safety for anyone experiencing family or domestic violence and who are at serious risk requiring immediate protection.

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Our FY24 Impact Report is now live

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Safe Steps achieves Rainbow Tick Accreditation

In September 2024, Safe Steps proudly achieved our Rainbow Tick Accreditation, marking a significant milestone…

Safe Steps respectfully acknowledges and celebrates the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Victoria and pays respects to their Elders of past, current and future generations.

Safe Steps is committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of our clients and our staff. We are committed to a focus on recognising and eliminating discrimination in the services we deliver. Read our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement here.

Safe Steps is committed to creating and maintaining a Child Safe Organisation; ensuring obligations to meet the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme requirements, as codified by the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic). You can read more about this commitment in our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy here.