As we approach Mother’s Day, we think about the women in our lives who are special to us and who play important roles in our lives. These women are not just our mum’s, but sisters, daughters, grandmothers, aunties, wives, partners… the list goes on.

Imagine if one of these important women in your life found themselves in a place of disadvantage, distress, trauma or even homelessness.

Every day, Parramatta Mission is helping women, children and men facing difficult times just like these with a focus on both helping them in their time of crisis as well as supporting them through their journey to a safe and independent future.

Kelly’s cottages is one of Parramatta Mission’s services. Kelly’s Cottages is medium term semi-supported accommodation for single homeless women. Women can self-refer or are referred by other services.  Kelly’s Cottages offers up to twelve months accommodation and offers support to assist women overcome barriers such as self-esteem, employment, vocational training and assists women to obtain suitable stable, safe and sustainable accommodation. Kelly’s Cottages offers counselling, case management and group work. Kelly’s Cottages accepts women with treated mental health, escaping domestic violence, recovery addicts. However there is a great need for crisis accommodation and support for women facing homelessness.