Annual Reports
Resetting & Rebuilding Lives
The Women's Resilience Centre is a national recovery service dedicated to supporting women and their families to move forward from domestic abuse and trauma. We focus on sustainable long-term recovery, the vital work of resetting and rebuilding every aspect of life after domestic violence and trauma.
Our annual reports showcase the impact of holistic recovery support in communities across Australia. Through trauma-informed client care management, evidence-based recovery and resilience building programs, and our lived experience mentoring service, we're helping women reclaim their careers, strengthen their parenting, restore relationships, rediscover joy, and build lasting resilience. Each report reflects our unwavering commitment to safety first, caring to the core, respect, hope, inclusion, and empowerment.
As you explore these pages, you'll discover the challenges we've navigated, the milestones we've reached, and the profound transformations that happen when women receive comprehensive recovery support. These reports demonstrate not only what we've accomplished together but the critical reality we address: recovery is prevention. If we do not repair, we will repeat.
We're grateful to our community of supporters, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible. Corporate partnerships play a vital role in closing the recovery funding gap and enabling us to reach more women building new futures. If your organisation shares our vision of a world where all women and families impacted by domestic abuse and trauma are supported to recover, build resilience and thrive, we invite you to explore partnership opportunities with us.
Annual Report: 2024
Highlights from the 2024 Annual Report
Supported 229 women across 50 locations throughout Australia with trauma-informed resilience programs
Launched 13 new in-person and online programs, including our comprehensive Emergence Program
Expanded our Mentoring Program to 48 users, connecting survivors with lived-experience mentors
Hosted signature events including Reset the Dial with Mike Munro AM and High Tea by the Sea for International Women's Day
Formed strategic partnerships with Quest for Life, Mission Australia, and local shelters to enhance trauma-informed support
Enhanced financial reporting methodology and increased cash reserves, positioning us for sustainable growth and impact
Annual Report: 2023
Highlights from the 2023 Annual Report
Expanded our reach to serve over 125 program participants across 6 states and New Zealand
Launched 5 new impactful programs addressing financial wellbeing, employment readiness, and emotional recovery
Appointed key professional staff including Centre Manager and Strategic Partnerships Lead
Established specialised health, legal, financial and employment clinics offering personalised support
Developed a holistic recovery model that builds knowledge, skills, strength and resilience
Created comprehensive trauma-informed training for all volunteers and support staff
Annual Report: 2022
Highlights from the 2022 Annual Report
Opened our first Community Centre in Mona Vale, creating a safe haven for women rebuilding their lives
Expanded our Financial Wellbeing program nationally, reaching women across NSW, SA, QLD and ACT
Launched our innovative Mentoring platform, connecting survivors with thrivers who share lived experience
Established pro-bono legal and financial clinics providing critical one-on-one support
Created strategic partnerships with Rotary, Lifeline and UTS to strengthen our community reach
Hosted transformative face-to-face events including our Parliament House Annual Gala
Annual Report: 2021
Highlights from the 2021 Annual Report
Established our first online Financial Wellbeing program, helping vulnerable women rebuild financial confidence and independence
Built a dedicated volunteer community of over 40 committed individuals during the pandemic
Formed strategic partnership with UTS Centre of Social Justice and Inclusion for program development
Selected by ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation as a Charity of Choice
Developed comprehensive trauma-informed service framework to fill the gap between crisis care and long-term recovery
Secured DGR1 charitable status and key legal foundations for sustainable operations