There’s an old saying that goes- “A problem shared is a problem halved.”   It means that if you let someone know about your problem, it can be much easier to deal with. If you have experienced hurt in your past, healed from it and can even say that you live in hope, then y...ou may want to contribute to a campaign called Hurt, Heal and Hope. Women’s Refuge is holding this campaign alongside the Parachute Music Festival which is being held from January 27 –... Read more

And are things getting better for our most vulnerable in 2011?   A State of the Nation discussion on how life is for Women, Children and Families in New Zealand. Come and listen to a raft of expert speakers and a political panel discuss and debate the issues impacting on the well-being and prosperity of New Zealand’s women,children and families. WHEN: Wednesday 28 September 2011 WHERE: Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street,  (Next to Te Papa) TIME: 9.00 am– 3.30pm Coffee... 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