Oakdene Ladies Boutique
A warm, private and supportive space for women who are doing it tough and need a hand.
About the Boutique
Oakdene Ladies Boutique supports women who are financially disadvantaged, socially isolated or impacted by addiction, family and domestic violence, homelessness or other hardships. We provide a safe, welcoming space where women can feel seen, supported and cared for.
What we offer
Our Boutique includes:
- Clothing Hub that feels like a real shopping experience, with a wide range of new clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories suitable for everyday wear, appointments, job interviews and special occasions.
- Salon services in a private space where women can have their hair washed, cut and blow dried at low cost, helping build confidence and dignity.
- Private fitting and support space, so women can try on clothing comfortably and talk with staff or volunteers if they would like extra support.
- Connection with volunteers and community supports, including information about other Oakdene programs and local services that may be able to help.
Eligibility and who the Boutique is for
We welcome women who are:
- Experiencing financial hardship or relying on Centrelink as a primary income
- Feeling isolated or disconnected from support
- Managing challenges related to addiction, mental health, family and domestic violence, homelessness or housing stress
- Referred by a community organisation, health service, housing provider, support worker or case manager
- Self referring and in genuine need of practical and emotional support
If you are not sure whether the Boutique is right for you or for someone you support, please contact us and we can talk it through.
Appointments, access and referrals
Our Boutique is by appointment only so we can offer each woman time, privacy and individual support.
You can:
- Call us to talk about your situation and request an appointment
- Email us with a short referral, including your contact details and any safety or access needs
- Ask your support worker, case manager or service to contact us on your behalf
Please contact us to check availability, make a referral or request a booking.
Costs
- Clothing Hub entry: $2 gold coin donation with access to selected free items and low cost clothing
- Salon services: $5 for a wash, cut and blow dry
If cost is a barrier, please speak with us. No woman will be turned away due to financial difficulty.
Contact us
To make an appointment, ask about eligibility or make a referral:
Email: boutique@oakdenehouse.org.au
Phone: 0415 156 100
Clothing donations
Clothing donations of new items are greatly appreciated and help us support more women in the community. If you would like to donate suitable new clothing, shoes, handbags or accessories, please contact us to organise a time to drop off items or to discuss possible collection.