National Education Program

Lucy's Project creates permanent systemic change to reduce incidences of violence against people and animals experiencing domestic and family abuse. We remove the unnecessary roadblocks to safety by highlighting the link between animal abuse and increased risk to human life in the presence of domestic violence. We do this through our four pillared approach, CARE. Collaboration- bringing together a network of human and animal services to proactively improve safety outcomes. Advocacy and Awareness raising- Speaking truth to power, highlighting the issues and their solutions. Research- improving understanding of the key issues and impact. Education- our education program is unique, empowering and delivered across a range of sectors to enhance and share up to the minute resources, information and safety planning tools to reduce the impact of domestic and family violence on people and animals. Did you know that an abuser of animals is statistically more likely to commit the most dangerous forms of physical violence including murder? Whilst we recognise the human animal bond and clearly state that animals are victims in their own right, we all need to know that where an animal is at risk of violence, a human life is at risk as well. We are a national ACNC charity, with DGR1 status. Whilst our work is in high demand and we are respected nationally and internationally as the premier subject matter experts, we urgently need core operational funding to continue. We are credited with changing laws, policy and best practices nationally. Help us end the violence.