Spread the Warmth is Back for Mother's Day 2023

96five is happy to once again partner with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service for Spread the Warmth!

Domestic violence is a massive issue in Australia with Our Watch revealing that on average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner. 1 in 6 women as well as 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner. The Australian Bureau of Statistics states that an estimated 8 million Australians (41%) have experienced violence (physical and/or sexual) since the age of 15.

These statistics are alarming and this year we once again have the opportunity to make a difference. This Mother’s Day you can show women who have fled domestic violence that they are loved and cared for through Spread the Warmth.

Grab a new, comfy robe from your local department store and drop it to 96five or one of the drop off locations around Brisbane listed below. This robe will go to women who have fled domestic violence and who are spending Mother’s Day in transitional accommodation.

The Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is an activity of Micah Projects, and is a dedicated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, domestic and family violence support service.

96five’s Ken and Nicky caught up with Belinda Cox from BDVS about what the robes mean to women fleeing domestic violence.

“Women will just cry with the joy and the happiness of knowing that they’re not alone that there are people out there that care about them. That they are special.”

“I’ve had refuge centre’s say that they sometimes have women in there for six months and that’s one of their most prized possessions, the robe that they’ve received.” Belinda Cox, Brisbane Domestic Violence Service

“They’re taking that in their new life when they finally achieve a safe and stable home that it’s going to go to that home and be a really prized, sentimental possession for them.”

“That people have embraced this so much speaks to me about how people really do care about the experience of women who’ve undergone domestic violence and are literally fleeing with their children to safety.”

If you aren’t able to purchase and robe and drop it off in person, donations can be made to Brisbane Domestic Violence Service here. $25 will buy one robe for a Mum this Mother’s Day.