About HDVSAS
The Hunter Domestic Violence Support & Advisory Service assists women and children who have been or are experiencing domestic violence. We support all women and children who utilise our service in a non-judgmental manner.
Our mission is to help women and children whose lives have been adversely affected by domestic violence. We educate, support and advocate, ensuring that all our clients have access to the services, resources and opportunities available to them.
We understand how hard it is for those in domestic violence situations to ask for assistance, please rest assured we are here to “support, empowerment and strengthen”.
OUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Support. Empower. Strengthen.
Jodie’s Place Refuge
A safe place to land when families hit rocky waters.
Established in 2013, Jodies Place offers a safe refuge home for up to 11 women and children in Cessnock.
It is run by volunteers and supported by Huntlee Property Group.
The refuge is named after Jodie Jurd, who died from domestic violence in November 2011.
CHANGE A LIFE TODAY
Hunter Domestic Violence Support and Services is run on the generosity of donations we receive from the community, groups and local businesses. We do not receive funding from the government for our services.