A Safe Haven in Sydney: The Cottage Paves the Way for Domestic Violence Survivors The grand opening of The Cottage, a specialist domestic violence support centre in Ashfield, Sydney, marks a significant shift in addressing this pervasive issue.
For too long, survivors have navigated sterile police stations, often feeling isolated and unsupported as they try to escape their abusers.
With The Cottage, Nicole Yade's vision of creating a trauma informed environment is finally a reality. Yade, chief executive of the Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre, knows well the challenges faced by survivors.