PO Box 41744, Casuarina NT 0811
13 Scaturchio Street
Casuarina
Northern Territory
0810
AU
08 8945 138808 8945 1388
Dawn House Women and Children’s Shelter derived its name from ‘Dawn’, meaning ‘the first appearance of light, daybreak, a beginning’; a concept dating back more than 1500 years. Dawn House marks a new beginning for the women who come into it.
The service began in 1976 under the auspice of the Women’s Centre in Spillett House, Smith Street. By 1978, Dawn House had moved to Trower Road in the northern suburbs of Darwin and became a refuge. In 1980, the service moved to its current location.
Dawn House has always been a service that is run by women for women and their children.
Vision
The vision of Dawn House is to promote the rights of all people to live a life free of violence.
Mission
Dawn House is committed to promoting the rights of women and their children to be safe and live a life free of violence through empowerment, advocacy and education.