Macleod Accommodation Support Service Inc.

Our Vision

We envision a world where all women and children live free from violence, fear and control, supported by communities and systems that are safe, just and responsive. We are committed to advancing gender equality, driving social change and working in strong partnership with other agencies to ensure a coordinated, holistic response that places the needs and voices of women and children at the centre.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide compassionate specialist support services to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. We offer safe refuge accommodation and mobile outreach services that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive and client-led.

We listen deeply, respond to individual needs and advocate passionately for women and children as they reclaim their safety, autonomy and control. We recognise that domestic and family violence is embedded in gender inequality and often compounded by social and structural disadvantage. Our work is grounded in the principles of social justice and inclusion.

Our Values

Safety and Confidentiality
We prioritise physical, emotional, and psychological safety in every aspect of our work. Our spaces, services, and practices are designed to protect individuals and families from harm, while fostering stability, trust, and healing. Confidentiality is central to safety — we safeguard privacy at all times, ensuring survivors can seek support without fear of exposure or judgment.

Respect
We honour the inherent dignity, rights, and voices of every person. We display Respect
listening without judgment, acknowledging lived experiences, and valuing diversity. We are culturally responsive in our practice, ensuring services are inclusive, safe, and affirming of each person’s cultural identity, traditions, and community connections.

Agency and self determination
We uphold survivors’ right to make informed decisions, rebuild confidence, and regain
control over their lives. We support their choices and stand alongside them as they shape their future with strength and independence.

Collaboration
We believe safety and recovery are best achieved together. We work in partnership with survivors, communities, and other services to provide holistic, coordinated, and effective support. Collaboration means sharing knowledge, resources, and strengths to create lasting change and break the cycle of violence.

Equity and Equality
We commit to fairness, justice, and inclusion. Equality ensures that all survivors are treated with dignity, while equity recognises that some face additional barriers. We work to remove systemic disadvantage and tailor support so that all people — regardless of gender, culture, ability, or background — have genuine opportunities to heal, grow, and thrive.

Herstory

Macleod is a not for profit organisation that has been operating on the Gold Coast, Queensland since 1992. We provide supported crisis accommodation within a high security unit-style refuge complex. In addition, we provide some external supported crisis accommodation within the same school zone. We provide specialist mobile outreach support for women and children experiencing domestic violence or are homeless or at risk or homelessness due to domestic violence.

About Macleod Refuge

Through our work we not only provide immediate protection but also foster lasting change by empowering individuals to break free from cycles of violence and create safe, stable futures for themselves and their children. The impact of our services extends beyond the walls of our refuge and mobile outreach work, contributing to the greater issue of challenging an end to domestic and family violence in our community. At Macleod, every survivor’s journey toward recovery and empowerment matters, and together we are building a future where safety and hope are within reach for everyone.

Thank you for supporting Macleod Refuge.

Our administration costs are covered by funding and all donations are used for direct support for the women and their children we are supporting. This can range from very specific needs to broad general needs for all of our women and families. Your contribution is welcomed and valued.

Macleod Accommodation Support Service is an Incorporated Association and a registered public benevolent charity with deductible gift recipient status.

All donations are 100% tax deductable.

ABN 53 924 245 417.

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Partnerships

Combined Women’s Refuge Group SEQ (CWRG)

Domestic Violence Integrated Response, (GCDVIR)

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast

Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence

Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT)

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