Or call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). This is a 24hr national sexual assault, family & domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family & domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Last Thursday night the Women’s Resilience Centre was officially launched! The night began with an announcement from one of our Ambassadors, Australia’s Rebecca Gibney, as well as a heartfelt and positive survivor story. We then moved into our silent auction and were overwhelmed by the support the centre received. The advisory at the Centre would …
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Lisa McAdams is an ambassador to the Women’s Resilience Centre. She is a domestic violence survivor, strategist and solutions consultant. Lisa is passionate about educating in the workplace, because she understands the impact of financial abuse, and knows continued employment is key for financial stability along with psychological and emotional well-being. Employment improves outcomes and …
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Psychoeducation addresses the causes and consequences of domestic abuse and its traumatic effects. We offer a range of initiatives designed to assist women develop necessary skills to understand and overcome their experiences and prepare them for a safe and productive reintegration with society. The programs are created and facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist, Kate Baggs, …
The Women’s Resilience Centre will provide sustainable and long-term recovery via our program to break the cycle of abuse in families. The centre will be a safe place where women can allow themselves to feel vulnerable and safe to understand and address their trauma. Who? Therapeutic programs and ongoing aftercare will be offered to those …
The Women’s Resilience Centre is a place of hope, healing and recovery for women who have experienced domestic abuse, trauma and violence. The first of its kind in Australia, we are focused on changing the legacies of women and their families to continue their healing and recovery. Delivering a leading therapeutic resilience and trauma resolution …
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Before COVID, Australia’s crisis of violence against women had spiralled into an epidemic so severe it was hard to fathom. Up to 23.9 percent of women had fallen victim to domestic violence, with one woman a week on average losing her life. Meanwhile, research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies last year found nearly 90 per …