Two key hubs offering support for survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence in Adelaide will continue operating after the state government confirmed $2 million in funding over the next two years. The Northern and Southern Hubs, which have become vital touchpoints for women seeking help, will now be able to expand their outreach and consolidate services thanks to the commitment.
The Yellow Gate in Noarlunga Centre, operating since late 2023, has supported nearly 300 women through counselling, health services and crisis support. Co-located with Yarrow Place and Cedar Health Services, it functions as a wraparound centre for women seeking confidential help. The hub is led by Community Justice Services SA with earlier funding support from both the South Australian Office for Women and the Federal Government.
Further north, the multi-agency hub led by Women’s Safety Services SA in collaboration with South Australian Police opened its doors in May. Located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, the hub serves communities across Playford, Salisbury, Gawler, Barossa, Light and Mallala. Women accessing the Northern Hub can be linked to temporary accommodation, reporting services, or the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, which allows individuals to find out if a current or former partner has a history of abusive behaviour.
The new state funding will ensure these services are not only maintained but allowed to grow.
Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, said the hubs had shown how early intervention at a local level can reduce the need for emergency crisis responses.
“These hubs have been really successful in bridging the gap between early intervention and the need for crisis support, resulting in fewer women slipping through the cracks,” she said.
She added that access to locally co-ordinated services has helped women recover more fully and avoid repeated cycles of violence.
“The hubs have supported women in their journey of recovery and healing. They’ve brought together legal, health and financial services in one place, making sure help is there when women need it most,” she said.
With the findings of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence due next month, Hildyard said the government is preparing for what she described as a “generational moment” to reform how violence is prevented and addressed in South Australia.
“We are proud of the policy, legislative and investment actions we’ve already taken. But we know there is more to do,” she said. “The Commission’s recommendations will help shape the next phase of work.”
At The Yellow Gate, Acting CEO Katherine Davies welcomed the funding, describing the hub as a vital space for healing, counselling and peer support in Southern Adelaide.
“This additional funding will allow our team to provide greater outreach services, increased community engagement and education for prevention. It means women can continue to find a safe, inclusive place where they feel heard and supported,” she said.
Meanwhile, Maria Hagias from Women’s Safety Services SA said the Northern Hub’s continued operations will be essential to the region’s long-term safety efforts.
“It is critical that we work collectively to build on and ensure the sustainability of services to people in the Northern region of Adelaide,” she said. “This funding will support our continued work in addressing violence against women and children.”
The government has not confirmed whether the funding will lead to the establishment of additional hubs in other regions, but officials have flagged the Royal Commission’s upcoming recommendations as a likely catalyst for further decisions.
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