Women's Recovery Network

Referrals

In this section

We offer 35 places statewide in Victoria for women aged 18 years and over, with options for in-home or in-hospital care.

Service Update: WREN Referral Capacity

Referrals to Wren are now open.

Due to high demand, we receive a large volume of referrals. Please review our Suitability Criteria or contact the Access and Intake Clinician before submitting.

Ensure all required medical and clinical information is included to avoid delays.

Referrals will be triaged based on capacity and bed availability. We will contact you when your referral is reviewed.

For urgent care, contact your local mental health service.

Please note: phones and email are monitored during business hours only, and referrals are not processed on weekends.

How to access Wren

Ask your GP or healthcare clinician for a referral. 

Who is Wren for?

Wren is a service for mental health for women or anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of sex assigned at birth or gender expression.

We aim to support women with a range of issues including experiences of trauma and abuse, eating disorders and perinatal mental health concerns.

VIEW OUR SUITABILITY CRITERIA

Locations and clinics

Our dedicated team is here to help. If you have further questions, please contact your nearest clinic.

Wren Melbourne

For general enquiries 

Phone: 03 9279 3750

Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm. 

For referrals

Phone: 03 9279 3759

Wren Shepparton

In-home and inpatient care: Internal referrals are accepted for Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health registered clients.

For Shepparton area enquiries, please call our Goulburn Valley service.

Phone: 03 5832 2111

Already have a referral?

Send your completed referral form to us via email.

Email: referral@womensrecovery.org.au

Who can refer you to Wren? 

Referrals can be obtained from or submitted by:

  • General Practitioners (your local doctor)
  • Mental health clinicians, practitioners and specialists
  • Maternal health nurses