Description
Wellington Women’s House is a safe and comfortable home for women on low incomes or in transition.
For more than 20 years, the Wellington Women’s House has been home to women who need a safe place to stay, often at a difficult time in their lives. We provide low-cost, temporary housing to help women get back on their feet and ready to take the next steps in life.
Our vision is that every woman in Wellington has a safe and comfortable home that enables her to meet her needs.
Our staff can also help you:
- connect with other services to help you achieve your goals
- access benefits or entitlements
- get advice and guidance when you need it.
Staff
We have a small, dedicated team of staff who help ensure everything at the House runs smoothly.
Our team includes:
- a qualified Social Worker
- a co-ordinator
- a cleaner
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
You can apply to stay in the House by filling in an application form, or contacting us directly.
Our availability is limited, but we keep a waitlist and may be able to refer you to another housing provider if need be.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
There is a rent payment to stay at the house, which also covers power, and access to a landline and wifi. When you move in, you’ll need to pay 2 weeks rent in advance and 1 week's bond.
Work and Income may be able to help you with this. - See if Work and Income can help
Services Provided
We are not a crisis refuge/safe house but the house is a safe haven that helps you get back on your feet, and ready to take the next steps in life.
We are not a crisis refuge/safe house but the house is a safe haven that helps you get back on your feet, and ready to take the next steps in life.
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
We are not a crisis refuge/safe house but the house is a safe haven that helps you get back on your feet, and ready to take the next steps in life.
If you're a woman who's in transition, or on a low income, you can apply to stay at the House.
If you're a woman who's in transition, or on a low income, you can apply to stay at the House.
If you're a woman who's in transition, or on a low income, you can apply to stay at the House.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Wellington
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This page was last updated at 10:55AM on November 23, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Wellington Women's House.
Our team can help you connect with other services to help you achieve your goals, access benefits or entitlements and get advice and guidance when you need it.
Our team can help you connect with other services to help you achieve your goals, access benefits or entitlements and get advice and guidance when you need it.