Girl Up is a United Nations affiliated women’s empowerment community group based in Brisbane. We invite you to our BIGGEST and BRIGHTEST event yet - a Fundraising Soiree supporting ‘SHE Rescue Home’ and 5-Year Anniversary Celebration! Based in Cambodia, 'SHE (Shaping Her Earth) Rescue Home' is a not-for-profit refuge providing a safe haven for girls aged 5-16 who have survived trafficking, rape, prostitution, sexual exploitation, or who are at risk.

Our soiree will feature a keynote speech highlighting the vital work of SHE Rescue Home in providing ongoing psychological and financial support to victim-survivors in Cambodia over a period of up to five years, and the global imperative to eliminate sexual exploitation of women and girls. We invite you to participate in a raffle draw, with all funds directed towards SHE Rescue Home and fabulous prizes up for grabs. Our Girl Up Brisbane team also look forward to singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to our beloved community and marking this special milestone in the company of all those who have supported us.

When: Saturday 20th September, 6.30-10.30pm

Where: Loft West End - 100 Boundary St, West End

Dress code: Cocktail/gala attire

Ticket price includes a selection of capanes, canapés, substantial dinner catering (dietary options provided), dessert, a beverage on arrival (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options provided), and a base donation to our charity of honour. GF, DF, nut free and vegan food options are available.

Low cost raffle ticket options will be available on the night to ensure affordability, and participation is optional. Additional donations are welcomed and will be graciously accepted. Any and all proceeds from the event will be directed to SHE Rescue Home. We echo their mission - to provide "healing, wholeness, support and love” to every girl victimised by gendered violence and create safe space where young survivors can “reclaim a sense of childlike innocence.”

What work does SHE Rescue Home do?
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TW/CW: Sexual violence and exploitation, gendered violence

Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, SHE Rescue Home welcomes girls aged 5-16 who have survived trafficking, rape, prostitution, sexual exploitation, or who are at risk. As a nurturing space of healing, SHE Rescue Home is staffed by local Cambodian woman, many of whom are mothers. Survivors are provided educational, vocational, therapeutic, family and medical support throughout their stay, and are assisted to successfully reintegrate into their local communities.

Girls typically stay at SHE Rescue Home for six months to two years while court cases are finalised, families are reconnected and healing begins. After leaving the home, survivors continue to receive financial and emotional support for a minimum of three years. Cases are only formally closed once a girl is safe, stable and on their way to a thriving future.

Every closed case represents a girl - a survivor - whose future has been restored. This is why we're choosing to support SHE Rescue Home. Their work is powerful, life-changing and deeply needed. We hope you choose to support them too.

Where is Loft West End and how do I get there?
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100 Boundary Street, West End 4101, Brisbane

If you're travelling by bus, frequent routes like 199, N199, 198, 86, and 196 stop within a 2-minute walk of the venue (e.g. Boundary St at West End, Stop 7). The nearest train station is South Bank Station, which is a 13-minute walk away. CityCat ferry services stop at the West End ferry terminal on Orleigh Street, which is a 15-20-minute walk from the venue.

If you are travelling via public transport, you can find route options through the Translink Journey Planner service: https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your.../journey-planner

Loft West End is wheelchair accessible and offers lift access between floors. Doorways, seating areas, and amenities can accommodate various mobility needs. Please let us know if have any additional access needs you would like us to accomodate.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

- The Girl Up team xxx