At Women’s Refuge we are much more than safe houses. 

The majority of our clients are in the community.

There are advocates in the Refuges throughout New Zealand trained in all areas of family violence and they will be able to advise and support you wherever they can including a plan to leave. You can call them for a confidential chat, you don’t have to commit to anything if you don’t want to they are just here to listen.

Our free confidential services include:

• 24 Hour crises line, 0800 REFUGE

• Home and community visits

• Support in isolated regions

• 24/7 access to our safe houses

• Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki

• Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services

• Education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence