Women’s Refuge
Family Action provides a women’s refuge for victims who are urgently seeking safety. Each case is assessed and a safety plan created with you.
We have strong links with the women’s refuge collective and will refer you on to ensure your safety needs are meet.
Our Services
Woman’s Refuge
We Can Provide
- A safe place where you can explore your options
- Women’s refuge
- Safety plans and options
- Crisis counselling and intervention services
- Information about protection and custody issues
- Ongoing support
Your Questions
How much will being in Refuge cost me?
How long will I be in the Women’s Refuge?
You can stay for anything from one day up to three months, depending on your needs. Our advocate will work with you to create a plan and help you access housing, legal and budgeting help.
What is Women’s Refuge?
Our women’s refuge is a home where you can be safe. You will pay a contribution towards your and your children’s accommodation and provide your own food etc. We will help you by creating a safety plan with you, making a plan to live free from violence, and advocate on your behalf to access budgeting assistance, housing etc.
Who can I tell where I am?
The less people who know where you are, the safer you will be. You must not tell anyone the address of the women’s refuge, both for your safety and the safety of the other women staying in the home.
Related Resources
NATIONAL COLLECTIVE OF WOMEN’S REFUGES
SHINE
0508 744633 open 9am to 11pm, 7 days per week
Safety Plan
Find out about and download a Safety Plan

13 Edsel Street, Henderson
0800 326 327
office@familyaction.org.nz