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BRAMWELL HOUSE
Bramwell House provides supported crisis accommodation for single women and women
with children fleeing domestic violence.
Most women will stay at Bramwell House until there
is a vacancy at a Women's Shelter. This may range from several nights up
to a fortnight.
Other women will find alternative accommodation after Bramwell
House such as living with friends, family or travelling interstate.
Contact details
Referrals to Bramwell House are through:
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
Client Free line 1300 78 2200
Bramwell House Background:
- Bramwell House is assisted with funds from the Supported
Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP)
- It commenced in its present form and operation on the
26th March 2001.
- Bramwell House was originally opened as a women's shelter on March
31st 1977.
- There are four two bedroom units and one single bedroom unit set in
peaceful surroundings.
- From 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005, Bramwell House provided supported accommodation
for 202 women and 312 children. A copy of our 2004/2005 Annual Report
will soon be available.
Bramwell House Vision:
“We
are inspired by the courage of our clients and we will endeavour to give
them the highest quality service we can so that with a new sense of
empowerment they can rebuild their lives”.
 Bramwell House Mission:
- Bramwell House will promote best practice in an effort to provide
the highest
quality of care and services to women and children escaping domestic
violence.
- Bramwell House seeks to encourage active participation and input of
all staff and volunteers and will value ideas and feedback as to the
service's structure and direction.
- Bramwell House is committed to a process of continuous improvement
and works in conjunction with existing women's services.
Bramwell House Values:
- Bramwell House staff will uphold
the mission values of The Salvation Army Southern Territory of Human
Dignity, Justice, Hope, Compassion and Community.
- We believe every one has the right
to safe secure accommodation and that these rights must be paramount
whilst people are at Bramwell House.
- We will continue to strive for
social justice on behalf of the survivors of domestic violence.
 Bramwell
House Aims:
- To become a major entry point for
women and children escaping domestic violence by expanding and
providing quality crisis accommodation.
- To offer safe, supported crisis
accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic violence.
- To continue to
provide and promote Bramwell Houses unique service as a model for
crisis accommodation.
- To seek regular
feedback from clients about the quality of our service.
- We will evaluate
and update our strategic plan twice a year.
 
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