Now in its second year, the Principal Partnership between Arc Infrastructure and Zonta House Refuge Association continues to deliver life-changing support to individuals and their families experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV).
With the help of Arc’s funding, Zonta House has expanded its Resident Enrichment Program, an initiative that fosters healing, empowerment, and personal growth for victim-survivors rebuilding their lives.
Zonta House’s refuges offer more than shelter - they provide a safe, supportive and respectful space for recovery and growth in a holistic, trauma-informed environment where victim-survivors and their families can access integrated services and participate in enriching activities.
Between January and June 2025, the Arc-sponsored program delivered 61 workshops to 213 participants, covering everything from art therapy and cultural learning to fitness and self-care. Some of the workshops delivered to residents included farm incursions, sound healing, equine therapy, and boxing.
Arc Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Unwin said Arc was proud of the positive impact the partnership is making.
“At Arc, we believe in building stronger communities, not just through infrastructure, but through compassion and connection. Supporting Zonta House means standing beside victim-survivors as they reclaim their strength, dignity, and future. We’re proud to support spaces where healing and empowerment thrive.”
The impact of the program is best captured in the words of its participants. One participant reflected:
“I can challenge myself to do good things. I discovered self-healing. I have self-respect. I can be me.”
With continued funding secured, Zonta House plans to expand the enrichment program across more sites, and as the collaboration enters its third year, the shared commitment to empowerment and healing remains strong.
16 Days in WA
In addition to its partnership with Zonta House, Arc is proud to support the 16 Days in WA campaign running from 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.
This state-wide initiative, inspired by the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, calls on individuals and organisations to take action to end violence against women and children.
This year’s theme, “Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part,” encourages everyone to contribute to change, whether by raising awareness, challenging harmful behaviours, or supporting victim-survivors.
One simple way we can play our part is to educate ourselves about the behaviours considered to be family and domestic violence.
FDV comes in many different forms. It doesn't have to be physical, and often coercive control is a key element. Being aware of the signs can help you offer support and open the door to meaningful conversations with those close to you about acceptable and unacceptable behaviours and healthy relationships. Often it is those open conversations that help to shift a culture towards more positive attitudes towards women and children.
For more information about the campaign, and to learn more about FDV, visit the links below:
To learn more about coercive control and its impacts, Zonta House are offering a free short course on December 4.
If you know someone is experiencing family and domestic violence you might offer to help them explore available support options including:
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Zonta House Refuge Association – 1800 870 149
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Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 007 339
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Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 000 599
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1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
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MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
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Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 1800 199 888
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In an emergency dial 000
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