Refuge Victoria

Refuge Victoria is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides refuge and support to people who are experiencing homelessness from the impacts of family violence. We provide refuge and crisis accommodation along with a range of supports to enhance our client’s safety and wellbeing and work with them to achieve their goals towards a safer and better life. Refuge Victoria is primarily funded by the Victorian Government. We operate 3 refuge facilities and 15 crisis properties situated throughout Victoria and our partnerships with Community Housing Ltd and EastCare provide nomination rights to a further 35 transitional homes. Safe Futures Foundation underwent a rebranding in 2021 and changed its name to Refuge Victoria to reflect the nature of the organisation’s core purpose and service. We are proud of our grassroots history dating back to 1976 when our first refuge was established by community members and volunteers who knew there were women and children in our suburbs who were unsafe in their homes and needed a safe place to stay. Over time, four refuges were established and they merged to form Safe Futures Foundation in 2012.