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New women's refuge to help only over-50s in bid to address growing need

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ونیسا در ۶۰ سالگی بی خانمان شده بود. Source: SBS News

A new women's refuge has opened in Melbourne, but what makes it different is it will only house those aged over 50. It'll provide emergency accommodation for the growing number of older Australian women who are ending up homeless, with a temporary safe haven.


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By Gloria Kalache

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A new women's refuge has opened in Melbourne, but what makes it different is it will only house those aged over 50. It'll provide emergency accommodation for the growing number of older Australian women who are ending up homeless, with a temporary safe haven.



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