To provide crisis accommodation for women escaping domestic violence
Postal Address: PO Box 641, Hornsby NSW 1630 Email: [email protected]
Contact: John W Lockyer - Chair of Hornsby & Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter
Phone: 0407044422 HKWS Website is: www.hkws.com.au
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hkwshelter
April 2015
Tribute for Tara
See Page 4
Newsletter No 4
Volunteer Information – Page 4
Dear Supporters of The Hornsby & Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter,
We are finally opened and all beds are fully occupied. After a period of
planning the HKWS Board appointed a manger (Inayet Erol) back in Dec2014.
During the month of December,14 & January,15 staff interviews were
conducted, and the successful staff members were appointed and trained
during the preliminary period leading up the first lady entering the shelter on
the week commencing 16th Febuary,15. The Shelter in now fully operational
and as at 1st April 2015 all beds were fully occupied. This is exciting news and
we look forward to helping many more women in the months ahead.
Key Dates for 2015
 Volunteer Night - Tues 14th April 2015 (see page 4)
 Sing for Tara – Sat 2nd May 2015 Tribute to a local girl recently murdered. (see page 4)
 Small Business Network Evening – Tues 6th May 2015 – 5.30pm at Railway Hotel
 Trivia Madness - Ku-Ring-Gai Lions – Sat 9th May 2015 7.15pm Ku-Ring-Gai Town Hall ph. 94025469
 Lions Club Gala Event – Hornsby RSL - Sat 29th Aug 2015 (see page 4)
 Mayor’s Breakfast – White Ribbon Day - Wed 25th Nov 2015 (Refer webpage-more details to come)
How Can I Help Raise Funds for the Shelter ?
Over the past 12 months many local people have contributed their time and money to the establishment of the
Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter. In fact our aim for 2015 is to raise throughout our local region a total of
$250,000. Some of this money will be raised through lodgement of grants, through the support of local businesses
and organisations in running special fund raising activities and finally other innovative fund raising programs.
Here is a few suggestions that our Find Raising Committee are in the process of organising. (more details to be
released in the near future)
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HKWS Shelter Collection Tins to be located in Hornsby & Ku-Ring-Gai at local businesses, shops, schools etc.
A Shelter Surcharge on set days per month.
Gold Coin Collection Cards
Shelter promotional days in local schools
Fund Raising through your employer
Support our special fund raising events in 2015 (refer to our Website)
Become a Facebook Friend and spread the news to all your friends https://www.facebook.com/hkwshelter
For more information keep an eye on our website
www.hkws.com.au
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News News News – Fund Raising
SHELTER OFFICIAL OPENING :- Shelter Opened within 1 year.
On Thursday 4th December,2014 The Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter was officially opened at the
Hornsby Council Chambers.
The Shelter Steering Committee together with
Matt Kean MP pose for a photo with our 2
patrons – Judy Hopwood and Carmel Aitken. The
commitment to deliver the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai
Women’s Shelter was delivered within 12 months
– in fact with 1 day to spare. The women’s
shelter is now fully occupied and now provides a
safe and secure shelter for many local women.
The hard working steering committee
The DELUMINATORS “YULE BALL ” on 6th December 2014
What a magic night. Almost 200 guests, mostly young people
attended this unique event based around the theme of Harry
Potter and the Hogwarts School. Organised by 3 remarkable
local young people (all siblings) – Sean, Zoe & Sasha Landis at
the Ku-Ring-Gai Town Hall. The venue had a remarkable
resemblance to the Hogwart’s School. Over $12,000 was
raised on the night and we pay tribute to Sean, Zoe & Sacha
for their superb organisation skills in supporting women
escaping domestic violence.
Sean, Zoe and Sasha Landis
Shelter Chair - John Lockyer &
Shelter Deputy Chair – Karen Willey
Ku-Ring-Gai Town Hall becomes The Hogwarts School
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The BLACK TIE BALL on 25th October 2014
On Sat 25th October 2014 an enterprising group of local mums ‘ Women’s
Bible Group’ expertly organised by Vanessa Smithyman conducted the highly
successful Black Tie Ball at Hornsby RSL. The evening raised over $60,000 for
the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter.
Thankyou Vanessa & your wonderful team of supporters.
During the evening a Porsche Macan was
auctioned and was finally successfully bid
for $112,000. All profits from the auction
were donated to the shelter.
Vanessa Smithyman
Black Tie Coordinator &
her husband Matthew
Enjoying the dancing was Shelter lawyer
Carol Andary of Miller Noyce &
her husband - Dr Stephen Green
We were highly honoured to have the
David Malek & his wife Fiona as our
guest MC and artist. The musical
presentation by David and Fiona “The
Prayer” drew a standing ovation.
The Women’s Bible Group that
organised the Black Tie Ball
BOBBIN HEAD CLASSIC on Sun 29th March 2015
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On Sunday 29th March 2015 the peace & quietness of the
usually tranquil Bobbin Head National Park was interrupted
by over 2700 intrepid cyclists from our local region sweating
the Bobbin Head circuit to raise funds for many worthy
charities in our local region including our Women’s Shelter. A
big thankyou to the combined Rotary Clubs of the Upper
North Shore for organising this classis event.
A total of 2,700 riders cycled approx 220,000 kms
Over 400 volunteers supported the event
Rotary are on track to raise for the charity partners $225,000
GALSTON GORGE GUT BUSTERS on Sun 29th March 2015 On the 29th March another very energetic group
were “running their way to glory ”. The Galston Gut Buster conducted a
half marathon being a 8km trail run through the stunning Berowra
Valley National Park on the edge of Hornsby. Taking in part of the Great
North Walk and encompasses the best the park has to offer, runners
had to negotiate river crossings, fast fire trail, stunning single track along
the Benowie and Bluegum walking tracks & countless Steps. The event
was organised by Hornsby Trail Runners Association Inc who donated $5
from every event runner to the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter.
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Coming Events – Not to be Missed
VOLUNTEER NEWS
Volunteer Information Night – Tues 14th April 2015
Look forward in seeing you there. It’s always nice to put a name to a face
We appreciate your willingness to be a volunteer. Learn how you can make a difference
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
Place: Beatrice Taylor Hall Wallarobba Precinct (Willow Park) 25 Edgeworth David Ave
Hornsby. Many hands make light work, so if you are interested in volunteering with our
Shelter, please come along to this volunteer information night.
Regards, Inayet Erol (Shelter Manager)
Regards, John Lockyer Chair HKWS Inc.
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