Lou’s Place

Lou's Place, located at 67 Renwick Street in Redfern, NSW, is Sydney's only daytime women's refuge, offering a safe and supportive environment for women in crisis. Established in 1999, it provides essential services such as home-cooked meals, showers, laundry facilities, and emergency clothing. The dedicated staff and volunteers offer crisis intervention, referrals, trauma-informed programs, free legal advice, and case management. Additionally, Lou's Place runs life skills programs and activities like art, sewing, music, yoga, creative writing, and jewellery-making, fostering social and peer support.