Our vision coming to life
Since we opened the first soup kitchen and first women’s refuges over 60 years ago, Northbridge has been Ruah’s home. It is central, well-serviced and the ideal place for our life-changing Ruah Centre for Women and Children.
Ruah has a vision to replace its aging building, at 33 Shenton Street in Northbridge, with a contemporary, architect-designed wellness centre for women and children who are rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.
Enhancing Northbridge
At seven storeys, the multi-million-dollar centre will be a similar height to a number of other buildings in Northbridge, and will blend tastefully into its surrounds with an attractive façade and discreet private entries. The comfort and security of our residents, neighbours and the businesses nearby are important and our goal is to create a safe, welcoming facility that sits quietly in the streetscape.
Project status
The Perth Local Development Assessment Panel approved the project on Thursday 7 April, 2022.
Construction commenced in November 2022.
Detailed operational planning is progressing with a range of stakeholders including women with lived experience.
Caring for our neighbours
We are preparing a carefully thought-out construction management plan to minimise any inconvenience for our neighbours during the build. More information will be distributed to homes and businesses adjacent to the site with progress reports available on this web page.
Have your say
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Join us on the journey
The new Ruah Centre for Women and Children will not only be life-changing for the women and children under its roof, it will also help drive community change – shifting the perceptions, attitudes and behaviours that allow family violence to continue.
We thank Lotterywest, the Australian Government Department of Social Services and our generous philanthropists for their support of the Ruah Centre for Women & Children.
If you would like to support the project, and help families find a safe and happy future, please give generously.
