Ishar provides a range of holistic services to women from refugee and migrant background, 95% of whom have been living in Australia for less than 5 years. Ishar’s service delivery is flexible and responsive to the needs of the women who are provided with information, referral, counselling, training and/or support. Ishar's Family and Domestic Violence Program (FDV) addresses the high level of FDV prevalent within the culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community. Refugees and migrants often come from parts of the world with a strong tradition of patriarchal codes of civil and family belief. On arrival in Australia the men are confused by the freedoms and equity accorded to women and may respond aggressively. Over the past 4 years Ishar has seen an increasing number of women who are seeking help in this area. Ishar's FDV program has increased by over 500% since the second half of 2017. In addition, the incidences of FDV have increased since the restrictions surrounding COVID 19 commenced. During the COVID 19 pandemic, in the general population FDV has increased by 5% (WA Police and ABC News). However, at Ishar in addition to receiving 10 new clients in March and 13 new clients in April, Ishar has seen a 20% increase in existing clients requiring support. The social isolation, the economic destabilisation that's occurred during COVID 19 gives perpetrators of domestic violence additional opportunities to exercise control and power and to be violent. Ishar provides immediate support during the time of crisis, however, support is essential after the COVID 19 restrictions ease. Participation in the program enables women to gain the knowledge, skills and support to enable them to make conscious decisions in their own best interests. By using the innate strengths of the women their self-confidence, self-esteem and self­ belief will be rebuilt and enhanced through provision of information on the range and scope of services and supports available to them.