The Ruah Centre for Women and Children has opened in the Perth CBD, delivering vital safe accommodation for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.

New Ruah Centre Opens For Women And Children Escaping Violence

The Ruah Centre for Women and Children has opened in the Perth CBD, delivering vital safe accommodation for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.

The new Ruah Centre for Women and Children has officially opened in the Perth CBD to support women and children escaping family and domestic violence.

A state-of-the-art healing and recovery centre

The seven-storey purpose-built facility is Australia’s first dedicated, state-of-the-art healing and recovery centre for women and children fleeing family and domestic violence. It offers safe accommodation alongside a One Stop Hub and a range of services to help families regain their independence and wellbeing — all in the same location.  

“We know a range of responses is required to address high rates of family and domestic violence in the community, and support for vulnerable women and children escaping violence are critical to these efforts,” Premier Roger Cook said.

“This centre is the first in WA to bring comprehensive support services and secure accommodation units together under one roof to support the healing and recovery of victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.” 

13 self-contained units, counselling, and legal support

It will provide 13 self-contained units, supporting up to 13 women and 26 children at a time with secure and private accommodation. Wraparound services such as counselling and legal support will be delivered alongside the units, forming part of a One Stop Hub called the Karlup Service.

“Ruah’s new facility and the Karlup Service will provide safety, privacy and dignity to victim-survivors while they reclaim their lives and give them time to heal, recover and thrive as they start to build a new future for themselves,” Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Sabine Winton said.

“Importantly, it will increase the provision of short-term and transitional accommodation for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in the Perth metropolitan area.”

Featured image credit: Ruah Centre for Women and Children
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