She Shines

She Shines is more than a social movement—it’s a heartfelt call to unite every change-maker committed to ending domestic and family violence, viewed through a powerful lens of hope. We’re not here to reinvent the wheel; instead, the She Shines impact campaign aims to collaborate with existing organisations and leaders already making meaningful strides in this space. Together, we’ll provide essential resources and tools for those in need of immediate support, while creating a community where we can all come together to advocate for urgent, lasting change.

Now is the time to stand as one. Join us in shining a light through hope on this critical issue, supporting survivors, and sparking a transformation in our society. Together, we can make a difference—because when we unite, she truly shines.

She Shines is an Australian focused impact campaign committed to providing large scale support, solutions and empowerment to people affected by domestic and family violence. We are committed to catalysing systemic and cultural change, and shining light on the importance of self worth. Through the destruction caused by family and domestic violence survivors have their sparkle taken away. That bright, warm, glow that should radiate out of every woman you know. A core pillar of the campaign is focussed on self worth, supporting women to build themselves back up, one sparkle at a time. Along with supporting survivors in safe recovery and
reigniting their sparkle we hope to be able to create waves of tangle change where it matters, saving women’s lives.

At She Shines, we believe that hope is the catalyst for true change. Our mission is to reach victim-survivors and those affected by domestic and family violence through the safety of their devices—without barriers like paywalls or time limits—ensuring we can connect with those who need support most.

We aim for She Shines to become a national, and eventually international, hub—a safe, accessible space where individuals from all walks of life can find step-by-step guidance and essential resources to break free from violence.

Our platform will offer an Australia-wide database, providing tailored support on a state-by-state basis. From crisis intervention to recovery and healing, we’ll provide clear steps, referral pathways, and access to trauma-informed experts. With hope at the heart of everything we do, She Shines is committed to rebuilding self-worth, empowering survivors, and fostering healing. Together, we can spark lasting change.

At the heart of the She Shines campaign is the inspiring leadership of Farah Mak, a versatile and passionate advocate for change. Farah wears many hats—actor, presenter, speaker, writer, and activist—but it is her unwavering dedication to ending family violence that truly defines her. As a survivor of domestic violence herself, Farah has transformed her personal pain into a powerful mission, dedicating her life to helping women and children break free from abuse and reclaim their self-worth.

In 2020, Farah launched The Self-Worth Movement, a transformative initiative designed to educate, inspire, and empower women and girls to rediscover their worth and raise their voices. Her ability to engage audiences with authenticity and warmth, while tackling difficult conversations with empathy, compassion, and a touch of sparkle, has made her a sought-after speaker and advocate.

For many years, Farah has been on the frontlines, working tirelessly to spark wide-scale societal change. Her heart-led approach and unshakable commitment to creating a world where every woman knows her worth are the driving forces behind the She Shines campaign.

We aim to provide audiences with a substantial list of actions to take after watching our stylised docudrama and engaging with the She Shines campaign. For those in urgent need, immediate help will be accessible as a priority. From there, individuals can explore tangible actions and resources to support long-term change, all curated around our core pillars of Safety, Support, Education, Empowerment, and Change.

Here are a few examples of actions you can take:
– Donate to Safe Steps Safe Family Violence Response Centre building project.
– Host a “Lunch with Friends” to raise funds for Barnardos.
– Download our educational resources to facilitate important conversations.
– Sign the petition to support ———– in the High Court.
– Use our shopping guide to make purchases that give back to charity.
– Take part in our 30-day self-worth challenge to rediscover your sparkle.
– Attend a local protest to advocate for change.
– Share a petition on social media.