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Here at Refuge Victoria, we are passionate about the work we do and are supported by a wealth of people, organisations and initiatives that are worth celebrating.
This News section features articles on a variety of topics, from new refuges we are developing to individuals who volunteer their services to broader news about the family violence sector.
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Refuge Victoria launches the evaluation of the Family Violence Refuge to Recovery for LGBTIQA+ People Program
Refuge Victoria joined leading LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisations, Thorne Harbour Health and Switchboard to develop a program of family violence response specifically for LGBTIQ+ people. The need for a dedicated LGBTIQ+ refuge response
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Recognition for Refuge to Recovery for LGBTIQ+ People
This month, Thorne Harbour Health was recognised at the 11th Victorian Pride Awards, taking out the award in the Outstanding Advocacy category for their work on the Refuge to Recovery
Something special: two organisations making life better for families in refuge
Every business, organisation, family, and individual who volunteers or donates to Refuge Victoria plays a vital role in supporting women and children escaping family violence. Here’s how two organisations are
A special thank you afternoon tea for friends of Refuge Victoria
Earlier this month, Refuge Victoria was proud to host an afternoon tea to thank the generous individuals, families, workplaces, and community groups who support our work with people escaping family
Are you safe at home?
This May, start the conversation to end family violence. 10 May is Are You Safe at Home? Day – an opportunity for us all to learn how to speak to
Christmas 2024 in refuge
It was a scene similar to those being played out in households across the country on Christmas morning: squeals of delight from children waking to stockings bursting with presents, weary
Refuge Victoria launches the evaluation of the Family Violence Refuge to Recovery for LGBTIQA+ People Program
Refuge Victoria joined leading LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisations, Thorne Harbour Health and Switchboard to develop a program of family violence response specifically for LGBTIQ+ people. The need for a dedicated LGBTIQ+ refuge response