Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre
The Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre fills a services gap and plays a key part in breaking the cycles of domestic violence and homelessness in our community. It supports clients across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas and the wider Hunter region.
We empower women, by providing practical assistance, support and information, to protect their right to live safely and free from violence.
Our purpose is to prevent violence and promote healthy relationships through specialist, long-term, early intervention, domestic violence support service provision, and community education and awareness.
“The most dangerous time for women and children experiencing domestic violence is when a woman first decides to leave an abusive relationship. Safety and exit planning are crucial components of the work we do to ensure that women are able to leave safely. We support them with all of their needs and walk alongside them all of the way.” S.J., Jenny’s Place caseworker
Book your appointment today and one of our staff members will connect with you.
Prefer to call us? Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, you can call us on (02) 4927 8529 to find out more or to book an appointment.
Our Resource Centre relies upon corporate sponsorship and community donations to operate. In 2019-20, 221 women with 191 children were supported by the Centre. If you are able to help us provide these important services, please contact us.
Prefer to call us? Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, you can call us on (02) 4927 8529 to find out more or to book an appointment.
For telephone support after hours, call Link2home on 1800 152 152 or the Domestic Violence 24-hour number 1800 656 463.
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