Women's Space
Women's Support Services at Fletcher Street Cottage
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Fletcher Street Cottage has launched the Women's Space to support the increasing number of women seeking help due to domestic violence, financial instability and homelessness. This community-funded initiative provides immediate, flexible assistance, including transport to safe locations, food vouchers and emergency camping equipment. Managed by Community Support Workers, the program swiftly addresses emergencies, ensuring vulnerable women receive timely life-saving support.
The Women's Space provides immediate, flexible assistance to women in crisis offering critical resources like transport to safe locations, food vouchers and emergency camping equipment. This rapid response ensures that vulnerable women receive the support they need without delay.
Entirely funded by the community, this program empowers Fletcher Street Cottage to quickly address urgent needs. Domestic and family violence is one of the main reasons why women experience homelessness. The community's generosity enables us to provide life-saving support exactly when and where it's needed most.
Managed by our dedicated Community Support Workers, the program offers personalised support, connecting women with additional resources and services. Whether it's escaping a dangerous situation or covering urgent expenses, each women receives the help that best fits her unique circumstances.
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Women's Afternoon is a weekly women-only afternoon, including access to showers, laundry, one-on-one support, specialist services, creative art activities and afternoon tea in a safe, welcoming space.
Day and time confidential for privacy reasons. Any interested women please contact us for details. Email fsc@byroncentre.com.au, call
(02) 6685 7830 or drop by 18 Fletcher Street Byron Bay. A partnership with Mullumbimby Women’s Resource Service.
Who we worked with to help make this project a success
