M.A.R.C.I.A Women's Refuge Incorporated
M.A.R.C.I.A Women's Refuge Incorporated, operating as Macarthur Gateway Resource Services, is an Australian nonprofit organisation supporting women, Aboriginal individuals, and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or housing instability. Established to address systemic inequities, the organisation focuses on financial brokerage and tenancy support to prevent eviction and sustain secure housing.

Services
The refuge assists over 300 Aboriginal women and families annually, prioritizing those affected by domestic and family violence, substance abuse issues, or housing crises. Key programs include crisis accommodation, advocacy, and tailored support to address intersecting challenges such as poverty and intergenerational trauma[1][2][4].

Operational Scope
Geared toward the Macarthur and Liverpool regions of New South Wales, the organisation collaborates with local agencies to deliver culturally sensitive services. Its work aligns with broader homelessness prevention strategies in Greater Sydney, often partnering with government bodies and community groups to amplify outreach[4][5].

Impact
By emphasizing empowerment and long-term stability, M.A.R.C.I.A Women's Refuge Incorporated bridges gaps in housing access for marginalized communities. Its targeted approach addresses the disproportionate impact of systemic barriers on Aboriginal populations, fostering self-reliance through education, counseling, and transitional housing solutions[2][4].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3619ddf9-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182 [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3619ddf9-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/documents/20faa720-b14a-e911-a97a-000d3ad0574c [3] https://charity.directory.com.au/charities/charity/m-a-r-c-i-a-womens-refuge-incorporated [4] https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/services/find-a-service2?queries_category_query_posted=1&queries_category_query%5B1%5D=women&queries_location_query_posted=1&queries_location_query=Greater+Sydney [5] https://charity.directory.com.au/charities/charity/m-a-r-c-i-a-womens-refuge-incorporated/nearby?view=map&category=0&center=-34.065444%2C150.817215&zoom=15&is_mile=0&directory_radius=100&sort=distance&p=3