The south-west family violence service is currently in the process of recruiting for a new executive officer and principal solicitor after the resignation of Ruth Isbel earlier this year and more recently Jacqui Joseph.

Emma House board chair Gabrielle Toscan said the organisation underwent significant transformation under the strong leadership of Ms Isbel.

"The board is focusing on the need to ensure our successor executive officer is able to embrace and continue the positive changes implemented by Ms Isbel," she said.

"As a result, we are ensuring a thorough recruitment process takes place."

Ms Toscan said Emma House had received several applications and was "very impressed with the calibre of applicants so far."

She said the board was still taking applications for the position, working through the process with recruitment specialists Davidson.

Ms Toscan said while Ms Joseph had recently resigned as principal solicitor, the organisation would continue to provide duty lawyer services through sub-contractor arrangements.

"We will, as always, help our service users to find the appropriate legal representation where and when they need it as this is an extremely important part of our service," she said.

Ms Toscan said Emma House's legal services were funded through Victorian Legal Aid (VLA).

"Emma House, VLA and the Federation of Community Legal Centres are working together very closely to ensure continued access to justice for women and children facing family violence," she said.

"We are very excited by the prospect of re-defining our legal services and ensuring the legal assistance provided by Emma House meets the needs of our community now and into the future."

The formal recruitment process will begin soon, however Ms Toscan encouraged any solicitors interested in discussing opportunities at Emma House to get in touch.

"This is a significant opportunity to be involved in the design of family violence legal services for our region. We'd love to hear from solicitors who are interested in working in this incredibly important field."

Emma House's Kepler Street building is in the process of being repaired after a large storm in December saw part of the facade fall on to the roof, causing it to collapse.

The organisation's reception area has been closed to the public while repairs are undertaken.

Ms Toscan said the repair work had taken longer than anticipated due to the need for building permits that were complicated by a heritage overlay.

"We are currently waiting on replacement doors and windows and we are hoping the reception area of the building will be open again in six to eight weeks," she said.

Emma House is a Warrnambool-based not-for-profit service and can be contacted through 1800 EMMADV (1800 366238) or visit emmahouse.org.au.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

Safe Steps for women after hours service is available through 188 015 188.

Brophy Family and Youth Services can be contacted on 1300 BROPHY or 03 5561 8888.

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