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Australia s first domestic violence shelter for men has opened in Queensland after a $100,000 funding boost.
Homeless refuge Sheltered By Grace, based in the south Brisbane suburb of Logan, has added a 12-bedroom wing to house male victims of family violence.
The facility already had 24 rooms for men and women who were experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic violence, drug and alcohol dependence, and mental or physical health issues.
The space for male domestic violence victims was funded by a $97,000 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Homeless refuge Sheltered By Grace, based is in the south Brisbane suburb of Logan, has added a 12-bedroom wing to house male victims of family violence
Logan homeless shelter expands operations amid urgent need for emergency accommodation
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Sarah s Narcotics Anonymous tags charting her progress through the program.
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When Sarah walked into a Logan homeless shelter five months ago, she had no home, had lost custody of her children, and was addicted to meth.
Key points:
Logan homeless shelter Sheltered By Grace has no government funding
Client Sarah says she now has a safe place to live while recovering from drug addiction
The shelter is now offering a safe place for men suffering from domestic violence
Months later Sarah is, in her own words, flourishing , with the support she needs to recover and rebuild herself and her future.