Key outcomes from the Summit Our first Summit on Women and Children was attended by approximately 150 people on 28 September 2010. Find below the link to view and download the Summit summary which states the key outcomes pulled together from the summit. Women's Refuge Summit Summary (PDF) We have obtained presentation materials from some of the key speakers that can be downloaded from the links below. Presentation- Bev James (PDF) Presentation- Dr Janet Fanslow (PDF) Presentation-... Read more

Date: Tuesday 23rd AugustTime: 10-4pmLocation:WWR Community OfficeLevel 3, 60 Ghuznee St WellingtonCost: $50 per person excl GSTWho: Any social service, community organisation or health practitioner who works with clients or whanau affected by family violence.Included in the training:Understanding DV Act including Protection and Police Safety OrdersDynamics of abusive relationships, cycles of violence, and why leaving is so hardAssessing for riskRecognising and responding to abuse practically and... Read more

Our Street collections will take place in the all the main centres between Monday 18th July and Saturday 24th July. You can contribute to our appeal by donating to our street volunteers or donating directly from our website at from our ‘donate now’ page. You can also contribute to our appeal by visiting www.trademe.com/refuge which has a range of exciting celebrity auctions to bid on. You can bid for exclusive tickets to a Trelise Cooper fashion show, a signed WETA collectable donated... Read more

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Over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Mystery Creek in Hamilton turned into a mini-city with 25,000 young people and families attending this annual family-friendly, alcohol and drug-free festival with Christian themes and spirit. Some 35% of women using our services are under the age of 35, so Parachute is the perfect place for us to engage with the thousands of young people attending the music festival. Our 18 metre banner highlighted two case studies: how to talk to a young woman experiencing... Read more