Saving lives

Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation
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Domestic violence survivor Rach Mac won't let others suffer in silence.

Rach founded the Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation to help women formulate exit plans to escape and relocate.

Once they do, she provides ongoing support.

Rach arranges meals so families won't go hungry, and toiletries, clothing and furniture to help make their new home a sanctuary.

Every year she organises a Christmas drive so every woman and child receives a gift and a large Christmas food hamper.

Rach also provides much-needed emotional support, attending court as the women face their abuser in court.

"I take victims and help make them empowered survivors," she says.

Rach is often up until the early hours helping those in need and uses her own money to organise fundraising events.

"My vision is to raise enough funds to build our own safe haven," she says.
Rach advocates for more legal protection for victims.

Her own abuser was given bail, giving him free rein to stalk and ultimately attack her again.

"If I continue to debate and take on our politicians, then hopefully I can get laws changed," Rach says.

"Domestic violence is escalating at a rapid rate. It is unacceptable and can't be swept under the carpet."

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. The Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation will use its grant to assist more women and children to escape and rebuild their lives.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here