Freedom Starts with You
End Modern Slavery. Support Survivors. Build a Future of Freedom.Join us in restoring freedom to those who’ve survived the unimaginable. Your support changes lives today.
Saturday 18th October 2025
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Freedom Hub Café, 283 Young St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Your exclusive invitation to join us for "Art for Others"
Join us for a vibrant afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and ethical impact at our beautiful café space in Waterloo!
Wander through a curated selection of art, pottery, textiles, and handcrafted goods. Complimentary drinks and canapés will be served throughout the afternoon, plus an opportunity to purchase ethical products to help raise funds for our Survivor School.
Tickets are free and can be booked online at Humanatix.
What is Modern Slavery?
More than 41,000 people are estimated to be living in modern slavery across Australia. 22 people a day are being trapped in slavery in Australia. Globally, that number rises to 49.6 million. Victims are trapped in forced labour, domestic servitude, human trafficking or forced marriage. Many don’t even realise they’re victims.
Ending slavery starts with awareness.
Who is The Freedom Hub?
Empowering Survivors & Transforming Business
- End slavery in Australia
- Help survivors recover and thrive
- Partner with businesses to reduce global slavery.
We are Australia’s only life-long recovery hub for survivors of modern slavery.
The Freedom Hub is a registered charity with DGR status that empowers survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and train for lasting employment. Through our Survivor School, employment pathways, and ethical business initiatives, we provide real tools for long-term freedom.
We are not government-funded. Everything we do is made possible by our generous donors and our own social enterprises. 100% of profits support survivors.
Learn More About Our Mission.
Survivor School: Restoring Dignity & Independence
“The Freedom Hub helps survivors stay motivated and seek opportunities to live a life of freedom. This sets them up with hope as well as the opportunity to have another go and not lose heart.” — Sally Irwin, Founder
Modern Slavery Risk & Ethical Business Solutions
From supply chain reviews to survivor-informed modern slavery training and support for modern slavery statements, we help businesses identify risks, meet compliance requirements, and create a positive ethical impact. Whether you need guidance or a long-term partner, we’re here to equip your team.
Survivor Engagement
Incident Response & Remediation
Modern Slavery Training
Risk & Compliance Reviews
Partnerships & Sponsorship
Survivor Employment Pathways
Social Enterprise: Café, Catering & Events
Eat. Gather. Change the World.
Our Waterloo cafe and events space is more than just a venue; it’s a purpose-driven experience. Every coffee, every booking, every meal supports survivors.
Visit our ethical cafe in Waterloo, Sydney.
Order corporate catering for your next event.
Hire our beautiful venue for parties and corporate gatherings.
Ethical Gifts that Give Back
Our online shop offers a range of ethical gifts and everyday items that support small Australian businesses and help combat modern slavery. No forced labour. No mass production. Just thoughtful, impactful giving.
Shop Ethical Teas
Shop Slavery-Free Coffee
Shop Ethical Gifts
Join the Movement to End Modern Slavery
There are so many ways you can make a difference:
- Make a tax-deductible donation
- Partner with us through your business
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Host a fundraising event.
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