Services

Our mission is to provide a safe environment for women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence. In line with our vision to end violence against women and their children.

Ruth’s has provided safe accommodation for over 45 years for women and their children within the Cairns area and surrounds.

Our Services and Support for clients in shelter is diverse:

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