Rizeup Australia is a community-driven organisation of passionate men and women, dedicated to supporting the many families affected by domestic and family violence.

Whilst we raise awareness through speaking engagements, the victims of Family and Domestic Violence need more than talk. They need practical help – and they need it fast! That’s where RizeUp makes a very real difference. We have created various programs to support and empower the brave families via the specialist domestic and family violence organisations (for security reasons, we do not directly meet the families we support) – from helping to create a new home for victims fleeing a violent household and supporting children in their healing process, to raising much-needed funds for families left with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Founded by CEO Nicolle Edwards (Co-Founder/Director of AssistASista), with Sonia Deakin, Director | Media & Communications (M10.com.au, former Director of AssistASista) and Julie McCoy, Brand Manager (McCoyDesign.com.au, former Brand Manager of AssistASista), joined by an outstanding team of men and women from all walks of life, along with Patrons Shelley Craft and Mia Freedman.


Designed to meet the diverse needs of families fleeing domestic violence (this could include food, blankets, urgent funds, etc.) quickly and efficiently.	When families leave a refuge, they are given a barren property, which we transform into a purposefully-created home specific to their individual needs.	We help children in refuge to reach their full potential providing whatever is needed to raise their self-esteem and help them fit at school – uniforms, hair cuts, extra curricular activities, fees, lunch boxes, books and bags.

Rize Up Patrons Shelley Craft and Mia Freedman

How can you help?

RizeUp relies on donations of goods, services, gift vouchers and cash from the community, businesses and foundations. No matter who you are, or where you are, we call on you to RizeUp with us and end this national epidemic for good.

Want to rizeup?

Follow us on facebook where we post exactly what we need at any given time, then donate goods/services or gift vouchers accordingly.
Donate at mycause.com.au/payment/charity/14570
'Like', 'Follow' and share our social media pages to spread the word because the more we grow, the more families we can help.
Hold an independent fundraiser - contact events@rizeup.com.au or fundraise via MyCause.
Email volunteer@rizeup.com.au for information on becoming a team member.
Email i@rizeup.com.au for general enquiries.
Email ask@rizeup.com.au for questions about domestic violence or family violence.