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Does slavery really happen in Australia?

In Australia, it’s easy to take our freedom for granted. Looking around, it often seems like we live in a slave free society. If we do think about slavery, most of us probably think of people in chains and the Atlantic slave trade. We don’t think that it’s something...

Where To Find Real Guilt-Free Chocolate This Easter

It’s the chocolate lover’s favourite time of year. Chocolate is everywhere in huge quantities. Who’s complaining? We certainly aren’t! That said, not all chocolate is the same - not only in taste, but in ethical impact too. We all want to be able to indulge in some...

How To Impact Modern Slavery

Over 40.3 million people are in modern slavery around the world. Not only that, there is an estimated 15,000 people in slavery on any one day right here in Australia. It can seem hard to believe. However, this is the stark reality facing all of us today. Therefore, we...

Gold Coast has now its own Speakeasy Bar!

We turned back time with our first every roaring 20s Speakeasy event at out little cafe on the Gold Coast! Tickets sold out and a great night was had by all. Caprioskas, espresso martinis (made with our ethically sourced coffee) and 75's were the favourites of the...

International Women’s Day at The Freedom Hub

This International Women’s Day at The Freedom Hub, we took time to celebrate our success stories so far, as well as think about our vision for the future. The Freedom Hub already supports 37 women who escaped modern slavery, and is the only charity in Australia...

Message from our CEO

Well it has been a flying start to 2019. There is so much to do! I am not sure I will ever feel undaunted by the responsibility on our shoulders helping victims of modern slavery recover from their trauma, navigating their daily problems and helping them try to see a...

What the Modern Slavery Act means for Australian businesses

In our last update we shared the incredible news that the much-anticipated and long-overdue Modern Slavery Act had finally been passed. In case you missed it, the law now requires large businesses to be transparent about the ways in which they are actively working to...

Speakeasy Jazz bar – First edition!

What a better way to end a busy week than a Speakeasy Jazz night?! Turned into a New York club from prohibition times, our venue of Waterloo was the place to be last Friday night! Jazz lovers definitely got their fix with the incredible performance of the Syd’Side...

Modern Slavery Acts 2018

2018 will go down in history as the year Australia took a stand against slavery. Two major legislations have passed through Government and they will impact how we do business in Australia. 1. The National Modern Slavery Bill passed the Senate and the House of...

2019 – A Survivor School in South Queensland & Growth in Sydney

By Sally Irwin We have received two grants to expand our school interstate. 100Women and Westpac have supported us to make this happen. It will start small, with a handful of survivors and a transition coach. As many victims of slavery in Queensland are spread across...