S2 Ep5. Protecting women experiencing domestic violence and abuse with the Parramatta Women's Shelter
In this episode of the Simply Separated Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from the Parramatta Women's Shelter.
In this episode we talk about:
- Parramatta Women's Shelter and how Liz Scully came to be involved.
- The Role of the Parramatta Women's Shelter in the local community.
- Tania Smith shares what a day at the shelter looks like.
- 33 Women and Children are currently housed at the shelter.
- The application process.
- The additional strain women are experiencing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 40% reportable increase in domestic violence during COVID.
- Connecting to a Domestic Violence Hotline.
- At Parramatta Women's Shelter, you will be herd.
- The criteria for seeking Domestic Violence support.
- Homeless' is common with women who are coming through the Parramatta Women's Shelter.
- The list of items to bring with you when leaving a DV situation.
- The shelter is always looking for donations of gift vouchers.
- More than 1 in 2 women in the last year are turned away from crisis accommodation every night.
- Domestic violence is the number 1 cause of death in the age bracket of 15-44.
- Domestic Violence needs a community response and Tania asks us to speak up when we notice women in crisis.
- The shelter provides an inspirational, strong and caring environment.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with these two wonderful women.
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