Women‘s Refuges
2015
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Stop Killing Women - Speech for vigil
This story is based on a speech for Students for Women's Only Services vigil 'Stop Killing Women' held on May 25 at UTS.
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Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into changes at NSW women's refuges
Problems have continued to emerge since NSW handed a number of refuges over to faith-based organisations.
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Regional women's refuges failing vulnerable women and children
The shake-up last year of women's refuges by the NSW Government is having dire consequences for vulnerable women and children.
2014
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Muslim women save their refuge
In June, Sydney's Muslim Women's Association refuge faced closure. After a strong campaign, it won back its NSW government funding
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Concerns Remain For Regional Women’s Refuges After Win For City Services
As a range of inner city services are saved from the NSW Goverment’s axe, attention is turning to the fate of refuges in regional areas.
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The Gutting And Gagging Of Feminist Women’s Refuges
More than 25 feminist women’s refuges in NSW have lost their government funding, with their buildings being handed over to religious or other charities.
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Domestic Violence Centres Under NSW Govt Assault
2014 is the 40th birthday of Elsie’s, a refuge for women escaping domestic violence. It began as a women's liberation squat in inner Sydney.
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