Accommodation

The Pat Giles refuge can provide safe, crisis housing for single women and women with children to 18 years who have experienced family violence. If you need to come into a refuge in an emergency phone Crisis Care 9223 1111 and they will assist you with a taxi.

At the refuge staff will assist you with information to help you decide about housing, legal and income issues.

At the refuge you will be supplied with bedding and food, clothing and toiletries if needed.

You can see a counsellor to discuss your feelings and choices at this time. Staying in a refuge doesn’t mean your relationship has finished. Time out for and your partner gives you both the opportunity to seek advice and information. While living in an abusive relationship, it is impossible to think calmly and to find the time and energy to access accurate and helpful information about your possible choices. Refuge staff are there to help you, NOT tell you what to do.

Outreach Support

The refuge provides outreach support to ex-residents, including ongoing emotional and practical support, advocacy, information and referrals to relevant services.

Children

The refuge provides pre-school child care (9:00am - 4.30pm) and after-school activities through the week. The refuge will help enrol children in the local school.

Counselling for all children affected by domestic violence is available.

Damara House

Damara House provides crisis accommodation for single women or women with children to 18 years who are escaping family violence or who are at risk of homelessness due to other life crises.

Domestic violence counselling and outreach support

Women living in the suburbs north of Joondalup will be able to access domestic violence counselling and outreach support from Damara House staff.

Aboriginal Early Years Support Service

Coorrt Coolong

A home visiting service for Indigenous families with a child between 0-3 years who live in the cities of Wanneroo and Joondalup.

Provides information on:

• Parenting strategies
• Budgeting
• Immunisation
• Advocacy
• Support groups
• Transport
• Referrals

Kurlangas Aboriginal Playgroup

The Kurlangas Aboriginal Playgroup is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children between 0 and 4 years of age and their families.

When: Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Anthony Waring Club Rooms, Victorsen Parade, Clarkson (during school terms)

Call 08 9300 3759 for more information.