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Refuge to Recovery for LGBTIQ+ People

This year, Refuge Victoria joined leading LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisations to develop a program of family violence response specifically for LGBTIQ+ people. The need for a dedicated LGBTIQ+ refuge response stemmed

Elevating our service

Refuge Victoria staff never shy away from a challenge. Ever committed to growing and improving our service, when we see an issue, we set about resolving it. Here are some

Rebecca’s and Buffy’s story

Rebecca*, a young Aboriginal woman and her dog Buffy* were forced to leave their home due to serious family violence from Rebecca’s ex-partner. The physical, psychological, financial and coercive control

Businesses & organisations making a difference

Every year, Refuge Victoria’s work is supported by individuals, businesses and community groups, keen to make a difference to families escaping family violence. This year we received some amazing donations

Donate a gift to a family spending Christmas in refuge

Christmas for kids in family violence refuge can be lonely and frightening. They have had to leave their homes, their families and friends; they’re often traumatised, and their future is

Blind friendship

For companies who want to support families in refuge, the assistance most needed and appreciated is not always obvious. Take window furnishings, for example. Recently, Refuge Victoria was contacted by

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