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Women’s Refuge Pleased Government’s 2023 Budget Continues Investment of Family Violence Initiatives

Media Release 13 May 2023 Women’s Refuge Pleased Government’s 2023 Budget Continues Investment of Family Violence Initiatives With the release of the 2023 budget, Women’s Refuge is both pleased and…
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Women’s Refuge applauds ruling giving victim of revenge porn support from ACC

Media Release 3 May 2023 Women’s Refuge applauds ruling giving victim of revenge porn support from ACC Women’s Refuge applauds today’s court ruling which gives ACC-funded support to a woman…
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Women’s Refuge Backs Latest Research from University of Auckland Linking Intimate Partner Violence to Long-term Mental and Physical Health Outcomes

Media Release 4 March 2023 Women’s Refuge backs latest research from University of Auckland linking intimate partner violence to long-term mental and physical health outcomes Women’s Refuge wholeheartedly supports the…
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Support Services

including a 24hr crisis-line, information and safe housing for women, young people and children experiencing abuse.

Wide range of education programmes

for communities and organisations.

Taking a strong advocacy role

by working to positively change policy and attitudes about domestic violence.

Conducting research

much of which is unprecedented in New Zealand.