The WA Government this week officially opened the seven-storey purpose-built facility in Perth’s CBD.
The centre is Australia's first dedicated, state-of-the-art healing and recovery centre for women, with or without accompanying children, who are affected by family and domestic violence. The centre offers safe accommodation alongside a One Stop Hub, and a range of services to support families to recover and re-establish their lives.
It includes 13 self-contained units, supporting up to 13 women and 26 children at a time with secure and private accommodation.
Wraparound services such as counselling and legal supports will be delivered alongside the units, forming part of a One Stop Hub collectively known as the 'Karlup' Service. Karlup is a Noongar Aboriginal word meaning "a place where you belong and feel safe."
Construction of the $30 million building began in November 2022.
WA Government funding for the new centre was announced during 16 Days in WA campaign in November last year.
Further funding for the Karlup Service to be hosted at the new centre was announced in April this year.
Learn more about the Ruah Centre for Women and Children and the Karlup Service.
