Karinya House for Mothers & Babies

What Karinya House for Mothers & Babies does

Karinya House for Mothers & Babies is a registered Australian charity (ACNC, ABN 19 764 870 539) founded on 29 September 1997, providing trauma-informed support services to women who are pregnant or parenting a baby under three months in the Canberra region. Its service model is built around individual case management, delivered through four core service arms: supported accommodation (four 24/7 staffed residential places), semi-independent transitional housing (seven residences within the Karinya village), outreach case management with each woman assigned two caseworkers, and dialogue-based group programs. The organization supports 40-45 women at any one time, with a recent year showing 229 women across 355 support periods and an average support duration of 124 days, and operates from a purpose-built complex opened in 2016.

The cooperative funding model blends ACT Government grants (approximately 62-70% of operating costs) with donations, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and matched-giving campaigns, supporting an annualized operating cost of approximately $1.86M AUD (~$155,000 per month, ~$66 per service hour, over 29,000 service hours annually). Recurring donor revenue is cultivated through the Bud of Hope program with four tiered sponsorship levels (Bluebell, Wattle, Bottlebrush, Eucalypt Buddies), and long-term sustainability is being built through the Karinya House Endowment Fund (KHEF), targeting $10M with a current balance of $481,746. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, relying on Salesforce for donation processing, eWAY for payments, and Google Analytics for web analytics, while distributing services through community referrals, health-service referrals, self-referrals, and a 24/7 phone line.

Name

Karinya House for Mothers & Babies

Legal name

Karinya House Home For Mothers & Babies Inc

Website

https://karinyahouse.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karinya House is a Canberra-based registered charity, founded 1997, providing trauma-informed supported accommodation, semi-independent housing, case management, and group programs to pregnant women and mothers with babies under three months who lack safety, shelter, or support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternal and Early Parenting Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-In Childcare for Multiple Children (Sibling/Family Care) (HSAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Maternal support services
• Crisis accommodation
• Case management
• Pregnancy support
• Community charity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

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 and Fundraising: Individual donations, recurring donor programs (Bud of Hope), and community fundraising events. Donor revenue supports 30% of annual operating costs. The organization has over 200 recurring donors, some dating back to before 1997.
2. Government Funding: Government funding partnerships providing approximately 70% of annual operating costs. The organization works with ACT Government and other government bodies.
3. Karinya House Endowment Fund: Endowment fund established to provide long-term sustainability with a goal of $10,000,000. Current balance is $481,746. Supports programs and strategic development.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Annual financial and/or pro bono contributions from corporate and community partners who invest in the lives of women supported by the organization. Partnerships are based on shared values, respect, and recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karinya House provides supported accommodation, case management, group programs, and referrals for women who are pregnant or parenting a baby under 3 months in the Canberra region who lack safety, shelter, or a positive support network. The service model is people-intensive and based on individual case management with co-designed support plans, delivered through a purpose-built facility offering four 24/7 staffed residential places and seven semi-independent transitional residences.

Product overview

Karinya House for Mothers & Babies is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing a suite of community support services for women who are pregnant or parenting a baby under 3 months. Its service model is built around individual case management, with four core service arms: Supported Accommodation (four 24/7 staffed residential places), Semi-Independent Transitional Housing (seven residences), Case Management (co-designed support plans with assigned caseworkers), Group Programs (peer dialogue and skills-building), and Referrals. Funding these programs is a cooperative model combining government grants, corporate partnerships, and community donations. Key fundraising products include the Bud of Hope recurring donation program (with flower-named sponsorship tiers Bluebell, Wattle, Bottlebrush, and Eucalypt Buddies), the Karinya House Endowment Fund (KHEF) targeting $10M, the annual Christmas Appeal with matched giving, and the Walk for Hope event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bud of Hope: Regular giving program where donors contribute monthly to support women through Karinya House. Sponsorship tiers include Bluebell Buddy ($24-$499/year), Wattle Buddy ($500-$999/year), Bottlebrush Buddy ($1,000-$2,999/year), and Eucalypt Buddy ($3,000+/year).

Products and services

• Supported Accommodation Four supported residential accommodation places staffed 24/7, providing safe housing for women who are pregnant or parenting a baby under 3 months and lack safety, shelter, or a positive support network.
• Semi-Independent Transitional Housing Seven semi-independent residences within Karinya's village — three cottages and four two-bedroom units — forming part of a woman's case management plan as transitional housing.
• Case Management Individual casework management and co-designed support plans addressing housing, life skills, mental health, childbirth, parenting, advocacy, and referrals. Each woman is assigned two case workers working within a trauma-informed practice framework.
• Group Program Dialogue-based peer support group program building social networks and life skills through mutual trust and respect among women at Karinya House.
• Referrals Referral service accepting self-referrals and referrals from community and health services for women who are pregnant or parenting a newborn baby under 3 months at time of referral.

Quantifiable outcome

• 229 women supported over 355 support periods (2018-19)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Connect3icoreOthersMajor Corporate Partner. Veteran owned business headquartered in Canberra. Executive Director James Hall has been a supporter since 2017. Partnership based on shared organizational values (Integrity, Innovation and Inspiration). Supports through matched giving days and ongoing contributions.
• Capital Chemist GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough their 'Our Community Matters' program, partnered with The Tall Foundation and William Cole Funerals to create a Matched Giving Fund of $23,000 for the 2025 Christmas Appeal, matching donations dollar for dollar.
• Farrar Gesini DunnsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that hosted charity golf days raising $17,730 in 2019 for Karinya. Sponsored Business of Women Breakfast events.
• Debby HarringtonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPersonal stylist committing 10% of all style sessions to Karinya House. Became mother during partnership, aligning personal values with organization mission.
• Goodwill WinesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian winery social enterprise donating 50% of profits to charity. Karinya receives donations when supporters select them as charity partner when ordering wine.
• Rotary Clubs (Pantry Project)coreOthersMultiple Rotary clubs (Aurora Gungahlin, Ginninderra, Yass, Gungahlin, Hall, Belconnen) participate in monthly 'Pantry Project' providing food and household items averaging $300-400 per month, reducing Karinya's direct expenses.
• Roundabout CanberracoreOthersProvides pre-loved goods and support packages for women with full casework. Saves Karinya time and storage space, maximizing time for casework support.
• North Belconnen Community AssociationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNew community partnership with 45-year history providing Early Childhood Education and Care. NBCA selected Karinya House and Roundabout Canberra as charity partners for 2020-2021 based on shared focus on vulnerable children, domestic violence, and women.
• Burley StrengthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts weekly powerlifting program for Karinya women. During 2018/19 FY, program ran 33 weeks across 80 sessions supporting 10 women. In-kind support valued at $4,950. Owner John and trainer Jess provide facilities free of charge.
• Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarinya House named as 'Pregnant Pause Community Hero' to support Canberra mums-to-be to go alcohol-free during pregnancy. Partnership aligns with Karinya's practice of supporting women to establish healthy lifestyles.
• KidSafe ACTsupportingOthersProvided discount on Britax car seats purchased for Karinya House vehicles through Lions Club funding.
• Corkhill BrossupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Champion Partner for matched giving days, supporting annual fundraising efforts.
• Riverview Projects (ACT) – Ginninderry CommunitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Champion Partner for matched giving days supporting Karinya House fundraising.
• Christine Waring MillinerysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-charity partner with Roundabout Canberra, donating 10% of all sales to both organizations. Long-time supporter who has participated in Mercy Walks and donated artwork for events.
• Stephanie Corkhill-HylessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPro-bono artist creating annual Christmas card artwork and facilitating art workshops for women for over 10 years. Donated artworks for Mother’s Day Ball auctions.
• Region MediasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Walk for Hope event, featuring Karinya House in coverage.
• Canberra Southern Cross ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInterviewed as major corporate partner sharing their connection to Karinya. Venue sponsor for Mother's Day Gala Dinner events.
• Clarke KellerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Champion Partner for matched giving days. Provides pro-bono marketing support including social media graphics funding.
• Successful AlliancessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Champion Partner for matched giving days supporting Karinya House annual fundraising.
• Chadwick DesignssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching partner for 2020 Double Up for Karinya campaign with $50,000 matching pool.
• Sharwood HamperssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching partner for 2020 Double Up for Karinya campaign.
• Solace Creations Double GlazingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching partner for 2020 Double Up for Karinya campaign.
• Pat's Plumbing First ChoicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate matching partner for matched giving days supporting Karinya House.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McAuley Community Services for Women: Victorian not-for-profit providing accommodation, case management, and family violence support for women and children. Comparable residential care and case management model for vulnerable women, though operating in Melbourne rather than Canberra.
• Domestic Violence Crisis Service (ACT): ACT-based specialist domestic violence service providing crisis support, safety planning, and advocacy for women experiencing family violence. Direct geographic peer in Canberra with overlapping client population of women in crisis.
• Toora Women Inc: ACT-based not-for-profit providing women-centered support services including domestic violence support, homelessness services, and case management. Direct peer operating in the same Canberra market with comparable trauma-informed service model for women in crisis.
• Lou's Place: Sydney-based women's refuge providing supported accommodation, case management, and outreach services for women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and crisis. Comparable service model with residential care and individualized case management.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Australia: Major national charity operating crisis accommodation, family violence services, and community support programs for vulnerable women and families. Significantly larger scale with broader portfolio; provides comparable residential and outreach services in similar client segments.
• YWCA Australia: National women's organization providing crisis accommodation, family violence services, and affordable housing across multiple states. Comparable mission and service model but at much larger national scale than Karinya's regional operation.
• Mission Australia: Large national community services organization providing housing, homelessness, and family support services including for women and children. Comparable case management and accommodation services but at significantly larger national scale.
• The Women's Community Shelter: NSW-based network organization supporting women's refuges and shelters across multiple locations. Broader-scale incumbent in the women's crisis accommodation sector, operating a multi-site model compared to Karinya's single regional operation.
• Junction Australia: National not-for-profit providing housing, family services, and youth support including women's crisis accommodation. Broader portfolio of services with overlapping residential and case management offerings for vulnerable women and families.

Emerging players

• Relationships Australia Canberra & NSW: Canberra/NSW-based provider of family and relationship services including family violence support and counseling. Partial overlap in target population (women in crisis) and geographic market, though broader family-focused rather than specifically maternal/perinatal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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