Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...

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Beryl Women’s Refuge
Northside
Women with children escaping domestic and family
violence
Communal living
Beryl Women’s Refuge is committed to providing a
professional and accountable service that is based in
justice and equality, recognising and fostering cultural
diversity within the service and broader community.
Provides opportunities for women and their children to
feel good about themselves and their abilities
P 6247 5689 F 6247 5822 M
E beryl_women@bigpond.com.au
PO Box 390 Dickson ACT 2602
By phone, however, for women to have name on
waiting list, assessments are done over the phone with
women seeking accommodation
9.00 am – 5.00 pm (with after hours on call)
Niandi provides supported accommodation through
case management practices
Women are required to sign an "Agreement of Stay"
which outlines rules of the service. No male visitors
except boys under 12 years, no drugs and alcohol, no
violence. Requirement to pay a contribution in lieu of rent
Approximately 25% of income in addition to
contribution for costs of utilities
Yes
Women’s Accomm
LAST REVISED JULY 2005