ABOUT US
The Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WCDFVS), formerly the Women’s Refuge Group of WA Inc, was established in 1977 and is now representing 64 Women's Refuges and domestic and family violence services in Western Australia.
The WCDFVS is a state-wide peak organisation committed to improving the status of women and children in society. We seek to ensure that all women and children live free of domestic and family violence. Our role is to provide a voice on domestic and family violence issues that facilitates and promotes policy, legislative and programmatic responses relevant to women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence. The WCDFVS operates from a feminist perspective and proactively advocates for social justice in order to further empowerment, access, equity and safety for all women and children. Our Services The core functions of the WCDFVS is the provision of:
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 WCDFVS Staff at the Pay Equity Rally 2010 |
 WCDFVS Staff with Allan Wade, Cathy Richardson and Linda Coates - Reframing Practice Conference 2010 | Strategic Plan 2008 - 2011
The key objectives of the WCDFVS Strategic Plan 2008 - 2011 are to:
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- Increase the community awareness of the incidence, effects and responses to domestic and family violence;
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the development of policies, legislation and programs which impact on women and children experiencing domestic and family violence; and
- Ensure access and equity for all members in rural and remote locations.
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Annual Reports
Click on a document below for further information on the work of the WCDFVS:
Click on a document below for further information on the work of the WCDFVS:
| Annual Report 2010-2011 |
| Annual Report 2009-2010 |
| Annual Report 2008-2009 |
Constitution
Follow the link below to view a copy of the WCDFVS Constitution:
Follow the link below to view a copy of the WCDFVS Constitution:
| WCDFVS Constitution |
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