Violence Against Women & Girls in Australia
“Even before the pandemic, violence against women was one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Since lockdown restrictions, domestic violence has multiplied, spreading across the world in a shadow pandemic.” – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive...
Kickstarting 16 Days of Freedom from Violence
Below is the first blog in the 2022 SERIES. The 2023 SERIES WILL START ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2023. This is a taster of what to expect. You can read all of last year's blogs under the category 16 Days of Freedom. The 2023 series will be posted daily on Linkedin, FB...
NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner
On 10th November the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne gave an address in the NSW Parliament House. The title of the speech was Anti-slavery as Smart Public Policy. About the Commissioner's Address In his address, the NSW Anti-slavery...
Awards, Accreditation and Commissioner
Last quarter The Freedom Hub received an award, two accreditations and two visits from the new Anti-Slavery Commissioner for NSW. Award It was pretty exciting to win the Third Sector Award for 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year'. The Third Sector are the “Voice...
The Freedom Hub Cafe (Update Q3)
Our Ethical Cafe, Catering, Retail, and Events is full of Highs and Lows Let's start with the The Freedom Hub Cafe highs! The Freedom Hub cafe 'Corporate Catering' has grown so much over Q3 that we are now looking for funding to develop an online platform. Now that...
Survivor School & Advocacy Update Q3
Survivor School and Advocacy - helping victim/survivors rebuild, recover, and thrive in life. The last few months have been a very busy time in the survivor school for both Survivor School work and advocacy! We have had 6 new referrals join us...
Ethical Business Q3 Update 2022
Ethical Business is our Business Our Ethical Business Training and Consulting work continues to grow with the increasing need for businesses to work with experienced anti-slavery NGOs. Over the year The Freedom Hub has had to further expanded our Ethical Business team...
Social Purpose Impact – Q1 2022
Purpose has become more important than ever over the last two years. How has consumer spending changed toward purpose, and what is The Freedom Hub doing to leverage this opportunity. Since the day we opened our first cafe in 2015, The Freedom Hub has been...
Partner to End Modern Slavery – Impact Report Q1 2022
Partner to end Modern Slavery? How has the pandemic made this a huge battle? The third arm of our social purpose is to 'partner in the fight to end global slavery.' Partnering is the only way we are going to end this crime. The official pre-pandemic figure of...
Survivor School Rebuild 2022
It's a Rebuild of confidence, lost dreams, and hopes for the future. How Q1 has been a huge challenge for our survivors. Many of us are unsure or not confident about going out or mixing in crowds again, yet we know we must. We know it is vital to socialise and be in a...