What We Do

Women’s Shelter Armidale began in 1976 when two local veterinarians, Betty and Judith, stood in a sheep paddock treating sheep and asked a hard question: where do women and children go when home is not safe. From that conversation grew the second crisis accommodation shelter in NSW, a safe harbour for women, children, and young people facing violence and homelessness. Today we honour their vision through innovative, person centred support, combining crisis accommodation, outreach, practical assistance and strong advocacy so that every person who comes to us is met with safety, dignity, and a genuine chance to rebuild.

Specialist Domestic Violence Service

We provide crisis accommodation and transitional housing to women and their families

Violence is a health issue of pandemic proportions

Family Violence is one of the biggest contributors to the disease burden for women of reproductive age. Our health clinic, located INSIDE our shelter, is designed to support people who have barriers to accessing healthcare as a result of experiencing Domestic or Sexual Violence and/or homelessness, especially those who have high needs and vulnerabilities.

This clinic is supported by funding from the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN) through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

Group programs

We provide a wide range of therapeutic groups that aim to give women the tools to face and overcome their trauma.

Specialist Children and Young Person’s Program

We deliver specialist services to children and young people who have lived with Domestic Violence recognising that they are victims in their own right.

Community Outreach

We actively search out women in our communities who are doing it tough and may not know where to get help, connecting them to the people and services who can give them the leg up they need.

Strong Community Partnerships

Working together through strong community partnerships amplifies our impact for the community.

Community intervention and prevention

Experienced and skilled staff facilitate early intervention and prevention programs in schools and youth centres.

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