YANA Family Violence Service

YANA Family Violence Service (YANA), formally Women’s Liberation Halfway House is a leading specialist family violence service providing secure accommodation, advocacy and support to clients experiencing family violence. YANA was established in 1974 by activists of the women’s movement – as the first refuge for women in Victoria and we have continued our 50-year journey as Australia’s longest running independent, feminist, crisis accommodation service. We provide:

• Short term crisis accommodation

• Outreach support

• Secondary consultations

• Case management

• Advocacy

We are seeking two Board members one from a Marketing and Fundraising background and another with senior experience within the Women’s Services or Family Violence Sector with:

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality about all aspects of YANA business.

• Understanding of feminist theories about society and the causes of domestic/family violence.

• Understanding of the Not-for-Profit Sector in which YANA operates and its intersectional, feminist approach.

• Experience in strategic planning, financial accountability and fiduciary duties, and comprehensive risk management.





• The ability to show empathy and respect for all women involved with YANA, including clients, workers and Board members.

• Prior experience in working on a Board of Management and qualifications (e.g. Australian Institute of Company Directors) is considered highly desirable.

DUTIES OF A BOARD MEMBER:

• Attendance at monthly Board meeting (held on the 3rd Monday of each month) and the Annual General Meeting.

• Contribution to sub-committees.

• Preparation prior to Meetings.

• Active participation in the decision-making process about governance, finance and strategic planning.

• A commitment to the ongoing viability of YANA as a stand-alone service within the domestic/family violence sector.

You will require a

• Police check

• Working with Children Check

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EXEMPTION

YANA has an Equal Opportunity Exemption Act 2010; H282/2022 and applications for this role are open to female candidates only.

All enquiries and applications addressing key selection criteria to using the subject line Application for Board Member 2024

Applications close by 8 July 2024.

📌 Board Member (voluntary) (CBD)
🏢 Yana Family Violence Service
📍 CBD