Services

Our Mission is “to provide a safe environment for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. We endeavour to end violence against women.

Ruth’s Women’s Shelter

Provides safe, secure crisis accommodation for up to 7 families.  Whilst staying at Ruth’s Shelter, families can access a range of services and support:

• Crisis Counselling
• Information on Domestic Violence Protection Orders
• Help to develop a Safety Plan
• Referral to specialist counselling services
• Referrals for Legal Advice
• Assistance with Immigration Issues
• Assistance to access Housing Services; exploring Housing options; completing Housing applications
• Information on TICA and Tenancy Issues
• Assistance with housing options
• Assistance with replacement of lost ID
• Assistance to retrieve belongings with the Police present
• Outreach and follow up

Ruth’s Hub

Provides a safe, secure drop in centre where women and children can access a range of services and support:

• Information and support
• Use of telephones to make important private calls
• Clothing
• Activity Groups
• A drop off location for donations (Mondays from 9am until 3pm)
• A place where members of the community can volunteer
• A space where women and children can develop a sense of belonging and purpose