Giving Back to the Community

Retreat Myself co-founders Erica Solomon & Penny van Schaik are proud to partner with charity You Matter (https://youmatter.org.au/), providing a Sleep Wellness Care package to each of the clients of You Matter.  

You Matter creates Havens of hope for women and their children. Through a fully equipped and comfortable home, women are empowered to re-establish stability, independence and connect to their community.

You Matter works directly with family violence case workers who are supporting female clients, and those who identify as a woman, who have left their home due to family violence. Referrals are made by case workers once long-term accommodation has been secured for the woman.

Our Haven set-up includes beds and bedding; bathroom goods and toiletries; washing machines and other laundry essentials; fridges, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, pantry items; a dining table; living room furniture, including a television, plus items to cater for the specific needs and tastes of the woman and her children, such as desks, books, toys and pet accessories.

Havens are decorated and styled by our volunteers, including cushions, throw rugs and other decorator items — finished off with some frozen and fresh meals and a beautiful bunch of flowers.