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Empowering women to create
the life they choose
Introducing Juno
We are a proudly intersectional
feminist organisation.
Since 2002, Juno (formerly known as WISHIN) has been working with women and gender diverse people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness or family violence.
Our primary role is to support and advocate for individual women and gender diverse people and their children. Our approach is non-judgemental, personalised and evidence-based to empower the people we work with to make lasting change in their lives. We use and develop progressive and creative responses to homelessness, gendered poverty and trauma.
Our staff are skilled in working with a diverse range of women and gender diverse people, including those experiencing complex challenges such as trauma, mental illness or experience with the justice system. Juno partners with other community sector organisations to help our clients access specialist support and resources.
Juno is a proudly intersectional feminist organisation. We advocate to improve systems and structures which contribute to gendered poverty, homelessness and family violence.
HOMELESSNESS FOR WOMEN
Unique challenges of women
experiencing homelessness.
At Juno, we understand that the drivers of homelessness are complex and multifaceted. For women, homelessness issues also relate to issues of poverty, gender inequality and family violence, often coupled with mental health issues and trauma.
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EMPower Coaching Program: Big dreams achieved through small wins
EMPower is a breakthrough coaching program that gives women the skills and confidence to thrive and achieve greater economic freedom. Focused on ... Read More
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What makes women’s experiences of homelessness unique?
We know first-hand that the stereotypical profile of a person experiencing homelessness as a single older male is far from the norm. In fact, the ... Read More
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Juno’s 2020/2021 Annual Report
We are thrilled to present our 2020/21 Annual Report, and our first Annual Report as Juno, after nearly 20 years of working with women in Melbourne's ... Read More
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Client Stories: Jude
Jude was referred to Juno due to her experience of significant family violence, including coercive control perpetrated by her husband/ the father of ... Read More
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Juno’s Statement on IDAHOBIT – May 17, 2022
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates ...

Women’s Housing Alliance call for more housing for women and children escaping family violence
The Women’s Housing Alliance (WHA), established in 2019, aims to advocate and address shared ...