Biyani House - Revesby Womens Shelter

What Biyani House - Revesby Womens Shelter does

Biyani House Revesby Women's Shelter is a registered Australian charity (ACNC-registered) operating as the only women's shelter in the Canterbury-Bankstown area of New South Wales. Founded and opened in January 2022, the organization provides emergency accommodation, crisis support, counselling referrals, legal advice, and practical assistance to women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Since opening, the shelter has accommodated more than 125 women and children, delivering over 6,100 bed nights, with 41% of women served fleeing domestic and family violence, 9% arriving with no source of income, and 11% having been couch surfing prior to arrival.

The organization's core offering is shelter-based crisis service delivery rather than a technology product. Operational infrastructure includes a Squarespace-hosted website, SupporterHub-based donation and newsletter platform, Givenow donation integration, and a Facebook social channel for community engagement. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or platform architecture; the technology stack is purely lightweight front-office tooling typical of a small community charity. Revenue is generated exclusively through donations — one-off gifts, regular giving, bequests, workplace/school fundraisers, and event-based campaigns such as "March for their Future" (a 7-day, 10,000-steps-per-day challenge) and seasonal festive fundraisers.

The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on partnerships with local RSL and leagues clubs (Revesby Workers Club, Bankstown Sports Club, Campsie RSL, Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, Canterbury Leagues) and a core network affiliation with Women's Community Shelter, which provides operational guidance and best-practice sharing. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Elizabeth Connolly, with CEO Lisa Annabel leading a six-person staff. Service delivery is direct and regional, with no third-party distribution or reseller channels.

Name

Biyani House - Revesby Womens Shelter

Legal name

Biyani House Revesby Women's Shelter

Website

https://biyanihouse.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biyani House is a registered Australian charity operating the only women's shelter in the Canterbury-Bankstown area of NSW, providing emergency accommodation, crisis support, counselling, and legal referrals to women and children escaping domestic and family violence, funded entirely through community donations and bequests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Shelter and Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAD

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Women's shelter services
• Emergency accommodation
• Domestic violence support
• Crisis counselling
• Community charity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Revesby North

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-off donations, regular gifts, and bequests from individuals and organizations. Biyani House can provide official receipts for approved donations of $2.00 or more.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biyani House operates a women's shelter providing emergency accommodation, crisis support, counselling, legal advice, and practical assistance to women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the Canterbury-Bankstown area of NSW, Australia. The organization is funded by donations and supported by a volunteer program and community fundraising, with no fees charged to clients for its core shelter and support services.

Product overview

Biyani House is a women's shelter providing emergency accommodation, crisis support, and recovery services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. The organization operates as a single integrated service rather than a platform-with-modules architecture, offering core shelter services alongside fundraising campaigns, volunteer programs, and bequest giving opportunities. Key services include emergency accommodation, counselling and legal support referrals, various fundraising initiatives (festive fundraising, March for their Future, birthday fundraisers), and legacy giving programs. The organization does not offer technology products or SaaS offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Accommodation Services Safe shelter and crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the Canterbury-Bankstown area of NSW, Australia, providing immediate refuge and support services.
• Crisis Support Services Access to counselling, legal advice referrals, and practical support services to help women and their children rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence. Services are provided at no cost to clients.
• Donation Services One-off and regular donation options enabling the public to financially support crisis accommodation and support services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
• Volunteer Program Volunteering opportunities enabling individuals to contribute time and skills to support the shelter's operations and fundraising, including specialist roles such as Google Ads expert.
• Crisis Support Resources Resource page providing emergency contact numbers, domestic violence support hotlines, homelessness services, and other critical support information for women and children in crisis across NSW and Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 125 women and children accommodated since January 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Women's Community SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Community Shelter is a key partner providing network support, sharing best practices, and offering guidance during planning and operations. Biyani House is part of the WCS shelter network.
• Revesby Workers ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community organization providing support to Biyani House's mission to assist women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.
• Bankstown Sports ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner that hosts Biyani House events including the High Hopes High Tea fundraising event.
• Campsie RSLsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community organization supporting Biyani House's mission.
• Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSLsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community organization supporting Biyani House's mission.
• Canterbury LeaguessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community organization supporting Biyani House's mission.
• Dandelion Support NetworksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended organization for donating children's clothing and items to support families moving into new homes.
• ReLovesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended organization for furniture donations to help clients when they find permanent housing.
• GIVITsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite recommended for rehoming other items to those in need.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Relationships Australia NSW: Larger national provider of relationship and family support services including counselling and domestic violence support. Overlaps with Biyani House's counselling and family support offerings but at significantly broader scale.
• Mission Australia: Large national charity providing homelessness, housing, and family support services, including accommodation for women escaping violence. Operates in the same sector but with a much larger footprint and broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Domestic Violence NSW: Statewide peak body for the domestic violence sector in NSW. Not a direct service competitor but operates in the same policy, advocacy, and referral ecosystem as Biyani House.
• Women's Safety NSW: NSW government-backed service coordinating referrals and accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Operates in the same funding and referral environment as Biyani House.
• DV Connect: Queensland crisis support and accommodation service for people experiencing domestic and family violence. Comparable service model, but operates in a different state geography.

Direct peers

• Karinya House: Community-run women's shelter in Canberra providing emergency accommodation and support for women and children escaping domestic violence. Closely comparable operating model and client base to Biyani House.
• Women's Community Shelter: Network of women's shelters across NSW that Biyani House is directly affiliated with. Operates the same crisis-accommodation model for women fleeing domestic violence, making it the closest direct peer.
• Lucy Hope House: WCS-affiliated women's shelter in Wollongong providing emergency accommodation and outreach for women and children escaping domestic violence. Operates the same model and is part of the same network as Biyani House.
• Jenny's Place: Women's shelter in Newcastle, NSW providing crisis accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Materially comparable in scope, service mix, and target population.

Emerging players

• No To Violence: Australian peak body for work with men to end family violence. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but shares the same client ecosystem and referral pathways as Biyani House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/biyanihouserevesby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biyani-house-revesby-womens-shelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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