The Cottage unveils as a domestic violence support centre in Ashfield.
They publishedInside the new Sydney sanctuary for domestic violence victims
First reportSmh · 5 Sept, 10:00Z
Latest reportTheage · 5 Sept, 10:00Z
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Why it matters
What
The Cottage opened at Ashfield Police Station, offering specialist domestic violence support, trauma-informed spaces, frontline staff and on-site spyware checks.
Why
It combines police liaison, on-site statements and cross-agency services as NSW Police report 130,000 incidents this year involving domestic violence orders.
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Staffing shortfalls persist as the centre, launched with Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre chief executive Nicole Yade, begins its support work.
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Summary
- The Cottage opened at Ashfield Police Station as a specialist DV support centre.
- Nicole Yade, chief executive of Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre, helped launch it.
- Centre offers trauma-informed spaces, frontline staff, and on-site spyware checks.
- Police liaison, on-site statements, and cross-agency collaboration are part of services.
- NSW Police report 130,000 incidents this year involving DV orders; staffing shortfalls persist.
Summary
- The Cottage is a specialist DV support centre opened at Ashfield Police Station.
- Nicole Yade, CEO of Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre, helped establish it.
- Centre offers frontline staff, referrals, and on-site spyware checks and device sweeps.
- Staff emphasize trauma-informed, welcoming environments to encourage disclosure and support.
- Police say over 130,000 incidents this year involve victims under an ADVO, with staffing challenges.