This space was created by someone who has been through it. There is a way forward — even
if it doesn't feel like it right now.
💗 From Kseniya — Founder
"If you're here, things might feel overwhelming, confusing, or even scary. You don't
need to have everything figured out. You don't need to explain yourself. You just need a safe place to
start. Your safety matters. Your future matters. And there is a way forward."
Choose what feels right:
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I'm planning to leave
Not ready yet but thinking about it
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I'm starting over
I've left and need to rebuild my life
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I'm ready to thrive
Home, career, financial independence
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Are you in immediate danger?
Your safety is the only thing that
matters right now.
An Apprehended Violence Order legally protects you. Apply at any police station — it
is free.
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Legal Aid NSW
Free legal representation for family court, custody, and DV matters. Call 1300 888
529.
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Family Court — explained simply
I spent 5 years in family court alone in my second language. Read my guide — it
explains everything simply.
💗 Kseniya's tip
"Get an AVO first — today if possible. It is free and it changes everything legally.
You do not need a lawyer to apply for one."
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Food & essentials
Free food for you and your children — no shame, no judgment, no cost.
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Foodbank NSW
Free food parcels — find your nearest outlet
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OzHarvest
Free community pantries — no referral needed
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Salvation Army
Food vouchers and emergency food hampers
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School breakfast programs
Free breakfast for your children — ask the school office
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💗 Kseniya's tip
"We lived on canned food in the refuge. I know what it feels like. Please use these
services — that is exactly what they are there for. There is no shame in it."
"I know how terrifying it is. Message me anytime — day or night. You are not alone in
this."
💗 Peer Support
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Natasha — Parramatta
5 years family court. Full custody won.
"I went through family court completely alone. Happy to walk you through what to
expect."
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Help with my kids
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Childcare Subsidy
Maximise what you get — most mums miss out
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My children are with my ex-partner
What to do if your ex-partner won't return the kids
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Child Support
How to apply and what you are owed
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Childcare swaps
Connect with local mums to share care
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💗 Kseniya's tip
"My ex-partner took my children and refused to return them. Call Legal Aid immediately
— 1300 888 529. Emergency court orders are available and they work."
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It's okay to not be ready.
Most women think about leaving many times before they go. That is completely normal. You
can prepare quietly while you decide.
1800RESPECT, Link2Home, Legal Aid — save them under a different name in your phone.
💗 Kseniya's tip
"I planned for months before I left. Every small thing I prepared made the actual
leaving a little less terrifying. You are already being brave by being here."
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Starting over
You did the hardest thing. Now let's build something stable and safe for you and your
children.
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Finding a home
Public housing, rental, share with other mums
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Centrelink guide
Everything you're entitled to — plain English
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Family court
Custody, child support, free legal help
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Study at TAFE
Free courses, career paths, study with kids
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Find your community
Shared housing, childcare swaps, peer support
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Ready to thrive
You are stable and ready to build the life you deserve. Yes — it is possible. I did it
from a refuge with two babies.
💗 Kseniya — Founder
"I came from Russia, lived in refuge, completed TAFE, built a career as an AWS Network
Engineer, and bought my own apartment in Baulkham Hills. If I can do it — so can you."
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Buy your own home
NSW government programs for single mothers
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Build a career
Tech, nursing, business — realistic paths
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Financial independence
Budgeting, saving, super on one income
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For immigrant mums
Settlement, English, visa support, community
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Tech careers
How I went from TAFE to AWS Network Engineer
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Find mums near you
This is more than a resource hub — it's a community. Sometimes the most powerful support
comes from someone who simply understands.
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Shared housing
24 listings near you — split rent with another mum
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Childcare swaps
38 mums offering pickups and care swaps
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Peer support
Talk to a mum who has been through it
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Russian speaking mums
Find mums who speak your language
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LGBTQ+ mothers
Safe, welcoming space — all single mothers are welcome here
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Recent posts near you:
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Maria, 34 — Baulkham Hills
2 kids, starting over
"Looking for another mum to share a 3BR in Hills District. $950/wk split two ways. Kids
welcome 🏠"
🏠 Shared Housing
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Sarah — Castle Hill
Daughter age 6
"Can do school pickup Tue & Thu in exchange for Mon morning care. Castle Hill area 👶"
👶 Childcare Swap
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