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Mentors in Violence Prevention Workshop
Mentors in Violence Prevention Training gives you the skills to help end violence in our communities by learning how to be effective bystanders. Bystanders can confront, interrupt, or prevent violence.…
Read More2021 Christmas Party
Here is a sneak peek at our wonderful Christmas Party lunch for residents and staff alike, hosted at Government House! We ate wholesome food, played lawn games, practised circus skills,…
Read MoreHobart Women’s Shelter Expansion
Today we are very excited to announce the Hobart Women’s Shelter has an additional 10, 2 bedroom crisis pods to further assist women and children who are experiencing family violence…
Read MoreCoronavirus update: CEO Message
Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) is closely monitoring developments concerning the coronavirus pandemic and is taking all necessary steps to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and the women and children…
Read MoreHis Crimes, Her Secrets
On Thursday 13 February, Tasmanian Governor Her Excellency Professor Kate Warner AC, will be part of the launch of local author Fran Spears’s book, His Crimes Her Secrets, at Fullers…
Read MoreTransitional Accommodation for Families
As you would all be aware, there has been a significant change in the Hobart rental property market over the last few years, with Hobart now having one of the…
Read MoreChild and Young People’s Support Worker
As a Child and Young People’s Support Worker in an accommodation facility, you’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for helping children and young people experience childhood to its…
Read MoreGet On Board
The Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) aims to empower women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Our vision is to create a safe and inclusive community free from homelessness,…
Read MoreNew Accommodation Units for Women and Children in Need in Hobart
Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) is very pleased to be working with the Department of Communities to provide an additional 17 accommodation units to women and children affected by family violence…
Read MoreThank you Myer Hobart and the Myer Community Fund
We are pleased to let our Facebook friends know that we have received a grant from the Myer Community Fund. The $25,000, the funding will be used to purchase toys…
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