For a
brighter
future
Helping children affected by domestic and family violence
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What we do
Living with violence has a profound and devastating impact on children and young people. Mamakai supports initiatives that aim to help break the cycle of violence and provide access to strategies and solutions that will help them do more than just survive their trauma – but also to heal and thrive.
We recognise children and young people as victims in their own right
Mamakai recognises children and young people as victims in their own right. We take a child-rights approach and stand up for children and young people impacted by domestic and family violence by providing targeted funding to charities that aim to empower young survivors.
We seek out charities with innovative support programs for children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence. Taking such an approach not only acknowledges the rights of children but also underscores the importance of finding effective strategies and solutions to help them heal, thrive and reach their full potential.
We’re looking for bold ideas
that have real impact
Giving children a voice and a future
We are passionate about the rights of children.
We believe they are, all too often, forgotten in the chaos of domestic violence. We advocate on their behalf and partner with organisations specifically seeking to provide access to support services to help them break free from the cycle of violence.
1 in 4
children are exposed to domestic violence
Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse 2011, The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: A Literature Review
Young people exposed to domestic and family violence are more likely to:
suffer from depression, be homeless, abuse drugs and alcohol, engage in risk-taking behaviours, experience or use violence and be controlling and manipulative in relationships
Australian Institute of Family Studies 2015 – Children’s exposure to domestic and family violence
Children’s exposure to family, domestic and sexual violence
adversely affects their future health, wellbeing, education, relationships and housing outcomes
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – Health impacts of family, domestic and sexual violence 2020
