Newsletter

Lou’s Closet, now in its 15th year, opened its doors at Tramsheds, and we raised $137,000. As our major annual fundraiser, over 15 years, we’ve raised more than $1,000,000. All...

Connecting Through Change is a case management model which provides our women with integrated support. It combines individual case management from our social workers with group work. Group work provides...

The Salvation Army is an alcohol and drug outreach clinic offered weekly at Lou’s Place. Staff provide education about drug and alcohol use, relapse prevention, as well as management strategies...

Half the time I come to Lou’s Place is so that I can lie down comfortably without getting into trouble. The lunch is always nutritious and it’s free. 

Lou’s staff each received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Floral Decorator in Erskineville to acknowledge their hard work. It certainly made their day!

On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Lou’s Place marked the first day of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence by standing together with the NSW Vigil Collective in...

We are thrilled to report that we’ve begun to implement our comprehensive three-year strategic plan, developed by the board in 2025. It’s a road map that reflects our vision for...

The Stability First Housing & Homelessness Support Programme has continued to provide intensive, flexible support to women experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. Since it began in...

Community Clay recently ran a wonderful pottery workshop at Lou's Place, giving women the chance to get creative and try something new. They provided everything needed for a beginner-friendly experience...

The Christmas party at Lou’s is one of the highlights of the year for our women. Many arrive dressed in their party attire for a professional portrait with Santa. Some...

Lou’s Place is once again involved in advocacy during the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. We are hosting a vigil to honour and remember the women...