Thursday, 24 April 2025
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news a refuge for women and children fleeing violence will be constructed in Glen Innes.
The new refuge will be built by Pathfinders after $7.6 million for the project was secured from the NSW Government’s Core and Cluster Program.
Up to eight self-contained dwellings will be built to allow independence, and there will be communal spaces and private rooms built onsite for women and children to access services such as counselling, legal assistance and group programs.
There will also be common areas for women and children which include play areas and communal gardens.
Mr Moylan said the new refuge will offer a supportive environment where victims of violence can heal, re-build their lives and reconnect to their communities.
“Domestic violence affects communities across NSW and regional areas, like Glen Innes, are no exception,” he said.
“Establishing a refuge in Glen Innes will ensure women and children have access to a secure environment where women and children have access to the safety and care they need close to home to re-build their lives.”
Pathfinders chief executive officer Alan Brennan said the organisation is committed to making sure those in need receive support to overcome life’s challenges.
“The construction of the Core and Cluster refuge in Glen Innes is a vital step in providing women and children escaping violence with a secure place to heal and rebuild their lives,” Mr Brennan said.
“Our goal is to create a welcoming space that offers both the security and privacy needed for recovery, where families can begin to feel safe while regaining their independence.”
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Photo caption: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Pathfinders National Director for Child and Youth Services Courtney Pay, and Pathfinders Coordinator Specialist Homelessness Service Liesel Taber.