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Ruth Isbel Award 2024

Ruth Isbel Award – South West We are pleased to announce the joint recipients of the Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award for 2024. The Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award was established in 2021 following the tragic loss of Ruth Isbel, Emma House Executive Officer who was an inspirational leader and colleague. Ruth led Emma House... Read more

The SAFV Centre, locally known as Emma House, welcomes new CEO

After an extensive search, the Board of The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre) is pleased to announce that Kerriann Campbell-Jones has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, commencing in early December. Kerriann is a dynamic leader and accomplished executive with over 15 years of dedicated experience in the not-for-profit and social justice... Read more

Helen Bolton steps down as CEO of the SAFV Centre

Message from Renee Fiolet, Chair  It is with both sadness and respect that I announce on behalf of The Board of The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre, that after thirteen years of service, Helen Bolton has resigned from her position as Chief Executive Officer of The SAFV Centre. Helen commenced as our CEO in... Read more

2023 Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award

We are pleased to announce Marita Carracher, Family Violence Counselling Program – Practitioner, as the recipient of the Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award for 2023 in the South West. The Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award was established in 2021 following the tragic loss of Ruth Isbel, Emma House Executive Officer who was an inspirational leader... Read more

Our Year of Impact

We are pleased to share the final Annual Report for Emma House, highlighting our year of impact assisting women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. The past twelve months has brought stability to Emma House, with the decision made in December 2022 by our dedicated members to bring Emma House... Read more

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

We’re pleased to invite you to the showcase of art pieces from our Lived Experience Art Exhibition for 16 Days of Activism. The exhibition draws upon the lived experience of women who have been impacted by family violence. The strength and resilience of the women has been showcased through creative expressions, highlighting their journey toward... Read more

Emma House joins The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre) and Emma House Domestic Violence Service (Emma House) have officially united, creating a stronger and sustainable future for women’s services in the South West. In December last year, following robust consultation and due diligence, Emma House members voted unanimously in favour of the acquisition of... Read more

2022 Ruth Isbel Excellence Award

We are pleased to announce Jodie Dunn, Acting Team Leader Case Management as the recipient of the Ruth Isbel Staff Excellence Award for 2022. Jodie was nominated by her peers for demonstrating her commitment to Emma House and their clients, particularly through the recent tough times, all with a smile on her face. Staff have... Read more

2022 Annual General Meeting – Outcome of the Special Resolution

At the Emma House Annual General Meeting on 20 December, members voted on a Special Resolution that would enable the proposed merger with the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre to proceed. The Board is very pleased to announce members voted to merge. This represents a new era for Emma House, one that will... Read more

2022 Emma House Annual General Meeting

Join us for our 2022 Emma House Annual General Meeting. Date:   Tuesday 20 December 2022 Time:  5:30PM for a 5:45PM start Place: Upstairs Foyer, Lighthouse Theatre and online via Zoom (zoom commences at 5:45PM) The meeting will feature our very own Therapeutic Service Team Leader Jayne Hatherall as a Guest Speaker. We’re excited that Jayne... Read more
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