Here you will find a selection of stories, poems and artwork by our clients by clicking on the links to the left.
Here are a couple of comments given by supporters
"I have the utmost admiration for your continued work, and the support, encouragement and safety you offer them - the women leaving violent situations"
"Many thanks to you all for talking with me about gambling and how it can impact on women. The information you provided was really useful to me and helped me to clarify where gambling stood in relation to domestic violence. Also, many thanks for the lovely coffee and for being so welcoming"
Here are some comments left by some of our clients:
"A very comfortable serene quiet place and good for reflecting"
"Thankyou for your help, without you I don't know what would have happened"
"Thankyou for the support that you have given me and my children in the past four years. You provide a safe and caring environment for us. You helped me through court proceedings and made sure that I was coping..you discovered that I had a mental illness. You ensured that I had the correct medical attention and help with the childrens well being. You always made me feel welcome and never made me feel that I was a nuisance. You have never judged my actions or talked down to me and even when I relinquished my children you made sure I knew what I was doing and the ramification of the situation. I have always filled you in on my life and what I have been up to and you have given your precious time to listen. This is pretty important when your life is empty when missing what ones heart desires which is love. You have given out a lot of your beautiful understanding. Thankyou for the beautiful memories. I shall treasure them in my mind and heart forever".
"Thankyou for all of the help and understanding during one of the most difficult periods of my life".
"Thanks for all your support. Much appreciated, at a time in my life when I had no where to go. You've helped me get back on my feet and stop the violence I've put up with for four years".
"Saying thankyou seems very inadequate. It has meant more to me than words can express having a secure and comfortable home to live in during the past months. I have really appreciated your support and help. For me having somewhere to live as wonderful as "my" house has truly been a special gift".
"This gift was made by me from my heart to very special friends. I hope this will remind you of me as my thoughts will always be with you. Each page of this book is a testiment to the support, encouragement and belief that you have in me. I return to my country with a meavy heart but also with the determination and empowerment to make something of my self. I now believe very much in myself and know that one day I will return".
"I am doing things for myself that I haven't done before. It feels good"!
"Please don't ever under-estimate your services. Each and every one of you do your job extremely well. You go beyond the call of duty. When we had exhausted all avenues you found another path to take. Whether it is the smallest or the largest task, I will be there for you as you have for me".
