WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT WOMEN
Our Mission
Perth Foundation for Women is dedicated to uplifting disadvantaged women and girls in Australia by providing essential support, services, and resources, creating a more equitable and empowering future for all.
Who Do We Help
We support women at different stages of their journey—providing services, support and relief:
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Women experiencing or at risks of experiencing family violence
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Women rebuilding independence after homelessness, poverty or distress
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Women seeking education and new opportunities to become contributing members of their communities
How We Help
Our programs are designed to support women holistically—from immediate needs to long-term growth.
Behind every act of support is the opportunity for a woman to rebuild her life with dignity and hope.
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Support organisations that provide safe housing and support for women in need
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Education grants to disadvantaged students creating new opportunities
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Compassionate programs empowering women to rebuild their lives
What People Are Saying About Us
Jade
Jade graduated from high school in Geraldton—a town where many young people are expected to head straight into the mines or take up a trade. But she had a different vision for her future.
Working four jobs in Year 12, Jade saved enough to move to Perth on her own, determined to explore opportunities that simply didn’t exist back home. Today, she’s studying at Murdoch University, pursuing a unique double major in criminology and screen production.
Her goals are ambitious and deeply meaningful.
Jade hopes to build a career in law enforcement, while actively challenging stereotypes. As someone who identifies as feminine, she’s passionate about reshaping perceptions of what people in this field “should” look like—and proving there’s space for diversity, strength, and authenticity.
“I want to show that you don’t have to fit a certain mould to belong in law enforcement. You can be strong, capable, and still be yourself.”
At 19, living independently in Perth, Jade is:
Earning less due to age-based pay rates
Balancing work with university and managing the emotional distance from family and friends back home
Support from the Perth Foundation’s 100G for 100 Women Education Grant is helping make this journey possible.
“This support means I can focus on building a future I’m proud of—not just working to get by. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to keep pursuing what I love.”
Yijing
Yijing comes from a city in Northeast China, near the borders of Russia and North Korea—a region shaped by diverse cultures and languages, which has given her a deep appreciation for community and connection.
She moved to Australia in 2018 to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse—a career driven by compassion and a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Like many international students, Yijing has balanced the demands of study, work, and intensive clinical placements. From aged care to emergency nursing, her journey has required not only dedication but also significant personal and financial sacrifice.
Through the support of the Perth Foundation for Women, Yijing has been able to continue her studies and focus on completing her degree—bringing her closer to her goal of becoming a confident, compassionate registered nurse.
Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we remove financial barriers and invest in potential.
“ Thank you to the Perth Foundation for Women and the 100 G for 100 G Education Grant, your generosity and support make a major difference in my career and education, and I truly grateful for this opportunity and honoured to be one of this year's recipient.
Fanny
What would you sacrifice to stay at university?
For Fanny, it meant leaving her country, her family, and financial security—just to study what she truly loves.
At 22, she moved from France to Perth because the system back home didn’t allow her to pursue criminology without first committing to a law degree.
So she chose courage instead.
Today, she’s studying criminology at Murdoch University, specialising in criminal behaviour and terrorism—but staying enrolled hasn’t been easy.
As an international student, Fanny pays around $40,000 a year in fees. When those fees increased, she had to make a tough decision:
Give up her double degree—
or give up her dream.
She chose to stay.
“I’m not asking anything from my mum who is a single parent. I want to do this by myself. $1,000 might not seem like much to some people, but for me, it makes a real difference.”
Get the facts
Key findings reported to police on Family Domestic Violence
Police-recorded FDV data are an underestimate of FDV-related offences
1 out of 6
Women experienced physical violence
HOSPITILISATIONS
Intimate partners are responsible for almost 80 per cent of the hospitalisations of women from family and domestic violence in WA, with 20 per cent of perpetrators being other family members.
What People Say About Our Foundation
"Thanks to the Education Award, I have the funds to pay for the bond and advance rental payments for a rental accommodation near the University."
Khiara D, recipient of the 2025 Zonta Club of Perth Post Secondary Education Award
- Sponsored by Perth Foundation for Women
Khiara is a student of Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Laws program at Murdoch University.
“The delivery of donated socks to the Brollie Brigade. Homeless people who
use the shower truck are now able to get a clean pair of socks, thanks to
Perth Foundation for Women”
–Maxine (volunteer)
