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Zonta House is incredibly proud to have launched our very first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) alongside 70 special guests on the banks of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River), with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Aunty Robyn Collard, address by RAP Committee Co-Chair Jasmine Kadic who spoke…
On 15th August gathered at Matilda Bay Restaurant to celebrate a momentous milestone, Zonta House Refuge Association’s 40th Anniversary! “We stand on the shoulders of giants, people who fought, people who advocated, who persevered and did not give up. People have power and, if I look back at what we have…
We are thrilled to announce that Zonta House Refuge Association is a finalist in the prestigious Third Sector Awards in the category of Workforce Excellence 🎉 This recognition honors the outstanding strategies we have implemented to effectively manage and optimise our workforce, and we couldn’t be more proud. The Third Sector…
The team are so grateful to have completed our wonderful Partnering in Prevention (PiP) program, celebrating our year-long journey by hosting the PiP Forum. It was a collaborative morning at the Burswood on Swan, with a picturesque riverside Welcome to Country by Aunty Robyn, CEO address by Kelda Oppermann, special…
We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our journey—Zonta House Refuge Association is celebrating 40 years of dedication and service! Established in the early 1980s, Zonta House began as a single, volunteer-run shelter for women without dependent children, supported by the passionate members and financial backing of the Zonta…
Stride Towards Change: HBF Run for a Reason 2024. Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us on May 19th for an exhilarating day of purpose and passion at the HBF Run for a Reason. This annual event is not just about breaking a sweat; it’s about making a…

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Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) can happen in relationships with a partner, defacto, family member, carer, boyfriend or girlfriend.

This behaviour can be threatening, abusive, violent, coercive, stalking, controlling, making someone feel scared and/or forcing them to do things they don’t want to do.

It can occur in current or past imitate relationships, family settings, or extended family groups.

For more information on what is considered Family and Domestic Violence, or how to identify it please visit Safe and Equal or 1800RESPECT. WA’s after-hours response helpline is available 24/7 if you are in crisis and need urgent help for refuge assessment or emergency accommodation options Crisis Care Free Call 1800 199 008