Djirra Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Name: Djirra

Mission: Djirra is committed to sharing culture, celebrating Aboriginal identity, and providing practical support to Aboriginal women, particularly those experiencing or having experienced family violence. Djirra aims to prevent and address family violence while promoting self-determination, health, and wellbeing in Aboriginal communities.

Foundation and Founders

Founded: 2002

Founder: Originally established as the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service (FVPLS Victoria), the organization was later renamed Djirra.

Key People

CEO: Antoinette Braybrook AM

Key Board Members:

Karen Bryant: Director, appointed 2021

Marion Hansen: Initially elected Chairperson in 2004

Alan Thorpe: Director, appointed in 2017

Gail Crozier: Appointed 2017, reappointed 2021

Headquarters

Location: 292 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067

Number of Employees

No information is available

Revenue

No information is available

Recognition

Awards Received by Antoinette Braybrook:

2015: Access to Justice/Pro Bono Award, Law Institute of Victoria

2018: Human Rights Award – Human Rights Medal Finalist

2022: Australian Awards of Excellence in Women’s Leadership (Victorian recipient)

2023: King’s Birthday Honours List – Member Order of Australia Medal

Products and Services

Products and Support Services

1. Legal Services & Support

Offers assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who experience family violence, including legal and non-legal support.

2. Workshops

Sisters Day Out®: A one-day wellbeing workshop for Aboriginal women to support each other, get information about legal rights, and engage with support services.

Young LUV®: A half-day workshop for young Aboriginal women aged 13 to 18, focusing on healthy relationships and safe behaviors.

Dilly Bag®: Residential gatherings on country for cultural and personal development based on Aboriginal cultural principles.

3. Community Education

Programs aimed at preventing family violence and drawing on cultural strength to increase resilience and reduce social isolation.

4. Koori Women's Place (KWP)

A unique cultural space providing a range of supports for Aboriginal women, including social activities and connections to other Djirra services.

Recent Developments

New Initiatives and Updates

1. Honorary Doctorate: CEO Antoinette Braybrook received an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University.
2. New Offices: Expansion with new offices in several regional areas, including Melton and Kurunjang.
3. ACTIVEism Festival: An annual festival as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end violence against women, featuring activities to promote health and resilience.
4. Strategic Plan 2023-28: Focus on ensuring all Aboriginal women can access safe and culturally appropriate support services.

Advocacy and Campaigns

1. Senate Inquiry: Djirra gave evidence at the national Senate Inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children.
2. Yoorrok Justice Commission: Advocacy for systemic changes in child protection and criminal justice to improve outcomes for Aboriginal women.

Contact Information

Phone: 1800 105 303

Email: info@djirra.org.au

Website: [Djirra](https://djirra.org.au)

Locations

1. Melbourne Metro (Head Office): 292 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford Vic 3067
2. Bairnsdale Office: 306 Main Street, Bairnsdale Vic 3875
3. Bendigo Office: 52 Queen Street, Bendigo Vic 3550
4. Echuca Office: 2/285 High Street, Echuca Vic 3564
5. Melton/Kurunjang Office: 1927-1937 Gisborne Melton Road, Kurunjang Vic 3337
6. Mildura Office: 151 Langtree Avenue, Mildura Vic 3500
7. Morwell Office: 227 Princes Drive, Morwell Vic 3840
8. Shepparton Office: 144 Welsford St, Shepparton Vic 3630
9. Warrnambool Office: 125A Kepler Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280

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