About Defenders For Hope
We help domestic violence victims and survivors.
Since 2021
Defenders For Hope is an Australian charity that supports families of domestic violence situations, homelessness and mental health.
The original plan was to open the Logan Village store to raise money for charities that help domestic violence victims. However, it quickly evolved into a one-stop shop that could provide assistance to anyone in need of help.
Defenders For Hope quickly saw a greater need, with few programs available. This lead to the development of their own programs including:
- Backpacks for kids filled with supplies
- Workshops and counselling services
- Supplying household essentials, washing machines and fridges for people who have moved
It has continued to grow and is now on the frontline, providing urgent help to anyone who needs it.
The team of volunteers have found that many of their clients are males – as most domestic violence assistance programs are targetted towards women and children. The Defenders For Hope doors are open to everyone. They are filling the gap by helping dads in need.
Since the first store opening in 2021, two more op shops have opened in Hillcrest and Jimboomba. This has been made possible by the huge support they have received from the general public of the local communities, committed and tireless volunteers and donations by local businesses.
Our Vision and Mission
An Australia free from domestic violence.
OUR MISSION: Defenders for Hope promotes the collective voice of a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals, working to eliminate all forms of domestic violence. As an advocate for social change, we advance our mission by:
Shaping public policy
Stay up to date with what we are doing over on our Defenders For Hope Facebook Page.
Domestic Violence Fundraising Initiatives
Op Shops
Our Op Shops are located in Logan Village, Hillcrest and Jimboomba. They have become the hub for many of our programs and the drop off point for our food drives and donations to our Support Packs and Bags.
Food Hampers & Food Relief
The Hillcrest and Jimboomba Op Shop stores offer a food relief program for families in the local community. Thursday mornings between 9am-12pm are dedicated to pensioners offering access to daily food essentials for free.
Support Packs & Bags
The Support Packs & Bags are an essential service to our community. We provide these bags to families escaping domestic violence, parents struggling to cope, youth and homeless, teens coping with mental health issues and children.
Uniting Against Domestic Violence
Defenders for Hope was set up to recognise domestic violence coalition, organizations and allied groups. Through our public policy, communications and capacity-building efforts, we align prevention and intervention strategies to advance much needed social change.
Contact Defenders For Hope
Defenders For Hope Op Shop Locations
Hillcrest Op Shop
108 Anzac Ave, Hillcrest
Logan Village Op Shop
U6, 10 Industrial Ave, Logan Village
Jimboomba Op Shop
U3, 82 Anders St, Jimboomba
Beaudesert Op Shop
Op Shop Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm