Refuge accommodation

Emotional support during your stay

We understand that you are likely to be feeling scared, lonely and anxious when you first arrive with us. Alongside the offering you a safe place to stay, advice on how to stay safe and practical support for things like applying for benefits, housing advice etc, we also offer a range of support focussed on your wellbeing and recovery. Read more

House rules

It is really important that we have a set of simple rules that everyone sticks to, which are aimed at ensuring we can keep everybody as safe as possible and that help provide a guide to shared communal living, so our houses can be as happy, calm and considerate as possible. Read more

Life in a refuge

A refuge is provided a home, where women and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse can live in safety. Read more

Practical Support during your stay

We know that when you first move into refuge accommodation, sometimes called crisis accommodation, there can seem like an overwhelming number of things that you need to sort out. Your support worker will understand this and is on hand to help you find your way through all the things that you need to do, both in the first few days and during your stay with us to help you move to a safe, happy and independent life. Read more

Recovery Refuge

We are delighted that we are now able to offer the combined specialist domestic abuse support and substance misuse support in our specialist Recovery Refuge. We are proud that this helps to build a more equal society for women where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of their circumstances. Read more

Referring yourself for refuge

Currently our refuges are women only spaces, which means that we can provide safe temporary accommodation for any woman and her children (boys up to age of 16) at risk of harm from domestic abuse. Read more

See inside

Get a feel for what our refuges look like inside... Read more

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Come and join us in running to raise funds for our vital services and earn yourself a medal, goody bag and general sense of awesomeness at the same time!!

Covid-19 - what are we doing?

As part of our commitment to individuals experiencing domestic abuse and their families who are worried about them - we’re doing our very best to make sure that we are always available to respond and help. Your safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance to us and we are prioritising our services in relation to safety and support above everything else.

Leaving a pet behind

Are you thinking of leaving an abusive relationship but the thought of leaving your pet behind is making you stay? There is help and support for your pet whilst you flee to safety.

Children's Room Special Education Needs & Disability Policy

We provide an environment in which all children are supported to reach their full potential.

Covid-19 - what are we doing?

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The cyclone hit at 10am this morning. Tens of thousands of dollars damage is already caused, and people are being evacuated and will return to damaged homes.

Help in an emergency

What to do in an emergency. If you think that you are in immediate danger then you need to call 999 for the police.

Our Services

We work with survivors of domestic abuse to help them make choices to reclaim their lives and begin their next chapter.

Mission, Vision & Values

Find out what gets us up every morning and keeps us delivering the very best advice & support that we can, each & every time.

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You’re the reason we can keep providing our vital services, so no one has to face domestic abuse alone. Donate today and help us support more women and children living with domestic abuse.