Emerge Women and Children’s Support network

Emerge is empowering thousands of women to rebuild their lives by providing them with a safe refuge in short, medium and long-term crisis and affordable housing they also offer practical programs to rebuild their lives.


Emerge Women & Children’s Support Network is an independent organisation delivering 24/7 housing and support services to women and children at a time of crisis; and provides vital outreach to women and children living in the community, often with perpetrators in their own home.

Founded over 40 years ago, Emerge is the leading family violence and housing service in southern metro Melbourne, supporting women and children from across Victoria.