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Our current Board Treasurer’s term concludes in late 2024 so we are seeking a new Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee. This is a unique volunteer
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Meet the new Chair of Refuge Victoria
Refuge Victoria is happy to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Bridget Thakrar. We would like to also congratulate our new Deputy Chair, Funda Ozenc. Bridget joined the Board
One company putting the magic into Christmas
Christmas can be a magical time for kids. There’s the anticipation of presents and a visit from Santa, but there are also lots of fun rituals, like decorating the tree
Hiba’s story
When Hiba and her five daughters arrived at refuge, they had no income, no access to financial supports, no bank account, and no Medicare card. They had no passports or
Supporting families from refuge to recovery
Service delivery was front-of-mind in all our work this year. Whether it was designing and implementing programs to support the education of children in refuge, introducing therapeutic programs, employing nurse
New funding to support communities affected by domestic and family violence
Nearly 60 organisations across Australia working with key groups affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) will receive funding to expand their reach, and boost the level of support available
Refuge Victoria says Yes to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
While Australia debates the merits of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the fact is that since white settlement, the First Peoples of Australia have continued to face stark
Family Violence Candlelight Vigil 2023
Every week another woman loses her life at the hands of someone she loved and should have felt safe with. Every two weeks, a child’s life is cut short, by
The bold feminists of Refuge Victoria’s past
For over 40 years, Refuge Victoria has been supporting people escaping violence. A lot’s changed over the decades, but one thing remains the same: the incredible efforts of the women