If English is not your first language, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. They can help connect you with the right support and provide interpretation.
Women’s Refuge – Katanning
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 for Police assistance.
If it’s not an emergency but you need help or someone to talk to, these 24/7 support services are available:
- Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339
- 1800RESPECT: National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service – 1800 737 732
- Kids Helpline: Support for children and young people – 1800 55 1800 or chat online
- MensLine Australia: Support for men and boys – 1300 78 99 78
- Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 737 732 – for male victims and men concerned about their behaviour
- Sexual Assault Resource Centre: Free services for people affected by sexual violence – (08) 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888
- Crisis Care (after-hours refuge support): 1800 199 008
- Child Protection Concerns:
- Business hours: Dept. of Communities Central Intake – 1800 273 889
- After-hours: Crisis Care – 1800 199 008
- SMSAssist (WA Police): Text support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired – 0403 277 478
(Note: Not for emergency use)
What is Family and Domestic Violence?
Family and domestic violence (FDV) involves a pattern of abusive behaviour used to control another person in a close relationship. This includes:
- Physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial abuse
- Coercive control, stalking, threats, or intimidation
- Abuse by a partner, ex-partner, family member, or carer
FDV can happen to anyone and often occurs over time, creating fear, harm, and long-lasting impacts.
If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is FDV, you’re not alone. Please reach out to our team or any of the services listed above — we are here to help.
How can we help?
Palmerston, in partnership with Kadadjiny Aboriginal Corporation, is delivering the Central Great Southern Women’s Refuge — a safe and supportive space for women, with or without children, who are experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence (FDV).
The refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that recognises the complex links between FDV, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, and mental health. Our tiered model of support acknowledges that healing is not linear. We walk alongside each woman, offering flexible, person-centred care through every stage of recovery.
At the core of our service is Immediate Crisis Support. This includes emergency accommodation for up to five women, risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis counselling — all delivered with dignity and respect.
Our dedicated response team is available seven days a week to provide rapid and compassionate assistance when it’s needed most.
This integrated approach aims to reduce barriers, avoid fragmented care, and create a healing environment that promotes connection, safety, and long-term recovery.
To find out more about Kareba House please see the attached FAQ’s here
For non-urgent enquiries
Office hours are 8.00am-4.30pm. Emails received outside of this will be responded to the following day.
Referrals
Please download the referral form and email to refugeka@karebahouse.org.au.
