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Our core business is providing safe, emergency accommodation and support to women who are affected by family violence and those who are homeless Hobart Women's Shelter provides support and a coordinated approach to assist women and children to address their housing, legal, emotional support, health, education, employment, financial support and other needs. When should I call Hobart Women’s Shelter? You can contact Hobart Women’s Shelter if: You are escaping domestic/family violence You have nowhere to sleep tonight If you are currently sleeping in temporary accommodation (for example, another person’s house or couch-surfing). What happens if I call Hobart Women’s Shelter? A support worker will talk with you about your situation. We take a few details and provide information about how we can help you. What support is offered? Each woman who stays with the Hobart Women's Shelter has a support worker who can help with: Practical support for settling into the safe house Getting information Identifying options Making your own decisions Exploring long term accommodation options Other referral sources Advocacy If we can accommodate you, we will do a risk assessment over the phone and ask you to come into HWS for intake. A support worker will explain rent, support available and the conditions of your stay, which will be up to 6 weeks.

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