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About Good Shepherd

At Good Shepherd, we aspire for all women, girls and families to be safe, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them.

We are Australia’s oldest charity working to support women and girls experiencing abuse and disadvantage. Good Shepherd provides services and support in the areas of family and domestic violence, financial insecurity and youth experiencing disadvantage.

 

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Our Vision

Our Vision is for all women, girls and families to be safe, well, strong and connected.

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Our Mission

Our Mission is to tackle the significant issues impacting women, girls and their families.

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Our five-year strategy (2023-2027) outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. Read it here

Our Network

Our Network

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is part of a global network spanning over 70 countries, working to create just and equal communities where women and girls can live full, safe lives.

Our Team

Our Team

We are all partners in mission. Like the Good Shepherd Sisters, we work with people in the community wherever services are needed and wherever there are opportunities for positive change.

Our History

Our History

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd were founded in France in 1835 by Saint Mary Euphrasia Pelletier to assist women and children in most need. More than 180 years later, Good Shepherd continues to provide courageous and compassionate service

Our Supporters

Our Supporters

We thank all our generous donors, funders, partners and supporters. Your commitment to assisting full and equal access to opportunities, resources, education and employment is invaluable.

Our Programs and Services

Our Programs and Services

Our programs and services help people increase their choices, outcomes and opportunities in life.

Donate Now

Donate Now

Good Shepherd desperately needs your support to give women and children escaping violence, a safe place to stay and help them rebuild their lives. Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a registered charity.

Join Our Team

Learn about career opportunities at Good Shepherd

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We are safe.

We are well.

We are strong.

We are connected.