We are delighted to present the 2024 Home. Hope. Horizon. Luncheon.

A charity event, in support of Karinya House.

This Event is now Sold Out. We thank everyone who is supporting this event. You can participate in this event by supporting the Home. Hope. Horizon. Charity Appeal. All donations up to the first $30,000 raised will be matched by our Matched Giving Partners, setting an appeal target of $60,000.

For over 26 years, Karinya House has had the privilege of walking alongside women who are experiencing crises, before, during and after pregnancy. Providing safe housing, health advice, casework, counselling, trauma services, baby goods and much more – we have supported over 2,500 women in Canberra since we began.

This unique charity event is inspired by 26 powerful years of resilience and strength. All funds raised will go directly to Karinya House, supporting women and their babies and children in the Canberra region.

Women who are pregnant and parenting experience higher rates of domestic and family violence, homelessness and poverty than almost any other cohort. This has impacts for women, their babies and children, our Canberra community and for generations to come. We choose to celebrate women in May for many reasons. May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, May also encompasses Mother’s Day, which at Karinya we recognise can be both a day of celebration and a challenging day for many. Other days occurring in May which have significance to Karinya are International Day for Midwives, International Day for Nurses, National Volunteers Week, National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week. However you identify, you are welcome to join us to celebrate the women in your lives.

The luncheon theme “Home. Hope. Horizon.” highlights the significant impact Karinya House has on the women we walk alongside. Providing a safe home, working with women to ignite hope in their future and recognising the unique lived experience of each woman as she navigates new horizons. The luncheon is an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, local and regional businesses and listen to inspiring speakers. All the while enjoying a delicious long lunch and high-quality entertainment.

It is wonderful to confirm that Jo Farrell, ACT Australian of the Year, ACT Woman of the Year and founder of Build Like A Girl, will be our keynote speaker. We thank Jo also for her support for this event, and for the work of Karinya over recent years. You can read more about Jo’s incredible journey here: Joanne Farrell | Australian of the Year).

Karinya House is committed to reconciliation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

Any enquires about the event should be directed to info@karinyahouse.asn.au.