Corporate Partnerships
Les Wingham, Board Director and Social Impact Chair, Women’s Resilience Centre
Join Us for Walk 4 Women
Your IWD 2026 Workplace Activation
1 in 4 Australian women experience domestic violence. Most never access long-term recovery support. That’s 1 in 4 of your employees, 1 in 4 of your customers and 1 in 4 in your community. Your team can help change that.
International Women’s Day 2026, take action that matters. Walk 4 Women is our flagship peer-to-peer campaign designed for workplaces and communities across Australia. Teams of four walk together four times during IWD week (March 2–8, 2026) to bring the powerful “1 in 4 women affected by domestic violence” statistic to life. Every step funds long-term recovery programs for women rebuilding their lives after abuse.
Simple. Flexible. Powerful. Here’s How It Works:
Teams of Four: Walk together four times during International Women’s Day week (March 2–8, 2026).
Flexible Participation: Walk in person, virtually, or solo and at times and distances that suit your team.
Low Barrier, High Impact: $10 per person registration.
Set a Team Fundraising Goal: Every dollar funds free recovery programs for women across Australia.
Inclusive & Accessible: All fitness levels, locations, and schedules welcome.
Designed for Workplaces: Easy to roll out across offices, sites, and remote teams.
We Provide Everything: Online fundraising page, full comms toolkit, and campaign assets.
Ready to explore Walk 4 Women as your IWD 2026 activation?
Contact Deanne Bennett, Social Impact & Fundraising Manager
Walk 4 Women - Your IWD 2026 team challenge supporting long-term recovery from domestic abuse.
Charity of Choice for IWD 2026
Partner with Australia’s Dedicated Women’s Recovery Service
Less than 1% of our funding comes from government. Your partnership is the catalyst that makes recovery possible. By choosing Women’s Resilience Centre as your Charity of Choice for International Women’s Day, you’ll help close the critical gap in Australia’s domestic violence response: long-term recovery.
The Women's Resilience Centre invites forward-thinking businesses to join us in creating transformative change through recovery-focused solutions. By becoming a corporate partner, your organisation demonstrates authentic commitment to gender equality and women's safety, takes meaningful action on a critical national issue, addresses domestic abuse as a workplace matter through inclusive leadership, and supports a cause that deeply resonates with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
We're inviting organisations to become our IWD26 Charity of Choice partner with turnkey workplace activation.
What you get: Complete IWD26 toolkit (posters, social media content, email templates), CommuniTEA events where WRC leadership presents our story and Recognise, Respond & Refer framework for DV awareness, workplace fundraising campaigns with employer matching coordination, employee mentoring through our MentorCloud platform with accredited training, volunteer opportunities with ESG hour tracking, and measurable impact reporting aligned to UN SDGs.
Why Partner with Us:
Evidence-based recovery programs
National online mentoring
Trauma-informed care
Impact reporting tailored to your organisation
Your partnership is the catalyst that makes recovery possible.
Be a Leader in Women’s Recovery.
Contact Deanne Bennett, Social Impact & Fundraising Manager
Employee Engagement Options
Lunch & Learn Sessions: Host expert talks or lived experience panels on breaking cycles of domestic violence.
IWD CommuniTEA: Organise a morning tea or coffee event with purpose-driven conversation.
Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts: Set up payroll giving and match employee donations.
Skills-Based Volunteering: Offer professional expertise to support WRC programs.
Peer Mentoring & Ambassador Networks: Engage staff in mentoring or advocacy roles.
16 Days of Activism Campaigns: Activate awareness during global campaigns.
Customer Engagement Options
Point-of-Sale Campaigns: “Round Up for Recovery” at checkout, proven to drive positive response.
Percentage-of-Sales Campaigns: Dedicate a portion of sales during IWD week.
Co-Branded Products: Create products that support women’s recovery programs.
Community Engagement Options
Regional Partnerships: Strengthen local presence through community events.
Volunteer Days: Encourage staff to participate in WRC initiatives.
Professional Services Support: Offer pro bono expertise to help scale recovery programs.
Partnership Opportunities
Why Partner with Us?
Our unique approach focuses on long-term recovery beyond immediate crisis intervention. We provide the vital ongoing support that helps women truly rebuild their lives.
When your organisation partners with us, you're supporting:
Essential Recovery Resources ($50–$100 per pack)
Provides one woman with the essential materials and resources she needs to fully participate in recovery programs.Personalised Assessment Session ($150 per session)
Funds an initial session for one woman with a Client Care Manager to develop an individualised recovery pathway.Trauma-Informed Counselling ($250 per session)
Supports one woman with a dedicated counselling session, offering expert guidance and trauma-informed support on her recovery journey.Comprehensive Monthly Support ($500 per month)
Enables one woman to access a full month of structured support, including professional counselling, mentoring, and practical resources.Recovery Program ($1,000 per 12-week program)
Provides one woman with 12 weeks of comprehensive recovery support focused on rebuilding essential life skills.Sustainable Recovery Pathway ($4,000 per year)
Supports one woman’s journey for a full year through ongoing client care management, ensuring a sustainable pathway to independence.Regional Outreach ($12,000 per region)
Bringing vital support to women in remote communities
Through these services, we're not just helping individual women; we're breaking the cycle of abuse with sustainable, life-changing outcomes that impact families for generations.
Sponsor the Emergence Program
Our signature needs-based recovery program addresses all dimensions of a woman's life after trauma, creating sustainable pathways to independence and wellbeing.
Learn more about sponsoring the Emergence Program →
Workplace Giving
Empower your employees to make regular pre-tax donations through our partnerships with Australia's leading workplace giving platforms including Benevity, Good2Give, GoodCompany, and Catalyser. June is Workplace Giving Month, engage your team in supporting women's recovery.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Amplify your employees' generosity by matching their donations to the Women's Resilience Centre. Create a powerful multiplier effect that increases both impact and employee engagement.
Corporate Fundraising
Engage your team through fundraising activities that build morale while creating impact:
Host a corporate event benefiting the Centre
Create a team challenge around a community fundraising event
Develop a cause-related marketing campaign
Organise a "Give Back Day" with staff volunteering and fundraising
Learn more about corporate fundraising options →
Corporate Grants and Employee-Nominated Giving
We welcome the opportunity to apply for your corporate foundation grants or employee-nominated giving programs. Our programs align with key social impact priorities including:
Gender equality
Trauma recovery
Family wellbeing
Mental health
Economic empowerment
Mentoring Program Partnership
Employee Mentoring Participation: Invite your staff to share their expertise and compassion as mentors in our peer-to-peer mentoring program, supporting women rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse. Our trauma-informed approach includes thorough screening, effective matching through MentorCloud technology, and ongoing professional development to ensure meaningful, safe connections.
Comprehensive Mentoring Access: Offer your employees and their families access to our mentoring program as mentees, providing professional development opportunities alongside personal support. Our program features both "lived experience mentors" for emotional support and "capability building mentors" for skills development, creating pathways for growth that benefit both individuals and your workplace culture.
Impactful Work Placements
Caring for Community Through Employment Opportunities
The Women's Resilience Centre's Impactful Work Placements program offers corporations a unique opportunity to directly support women recovering from domestic violence while building a more diverse and resilient workforce.
Our 6-12 week placement program connects pre-vetted graduates of our employment readiness program with meaningful work opportunities that build dignity, self-esteem, and confidence.
Transformative Business Impact
1 in 4 women experience domestic violence in their lifetime – this includes women in your workforce, customers, and community. Research shows that companies with greater diversity are 35% more likely to outperform competitors and 25% more likely to have above-average profitability. By participating, your organisation:
Drive competitive advantage: 71% of leaders with mature DEI strategies beat competitors to market, with diverse teams making better decisions 87% of the time and driving 45% more innovation revenue
Strengthen ESG positioning: Meet essential social license requirements in the US$30 trillion ESG investment landscape while delivering measurable social impact
Enhance talent strategy: Attract top candidates (3 in 4 job seekers prioritize diversity) and boost retention (5.4x more likely to stay long-term) with authentic inclusion
Access resilient innovation: Gain unique problem-solving perspectives from survivors who bring unparalleled resilience and authentic inclusive thinking
Download Impactful Work Placements Program Guide →
Ready to lead? contact@wresilience.org.au or 1300 895 991
Strategic Business Benefits
Align with Business Purpose and Values
Demonstrate authentic commitment to gender equality and women's safety
Support a cause that resonates with employees, customers, and stakeholders
Take meaningful action on an issue that affects approximately 1 in 4 Australian women
Address domestic abuse as a workplace issue through inclusive leadership
Meet ESG and Social Impact Goals
Support multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including #5 (Gender Equality), #3 (Good Health & Well-being), and #10 (Reduced Inequalities)
Fulfill ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) social impact requirements
Contribute to addressing a significant societal issue with proven solutions
Receive detailed impact reporting for sustainability disclosures
Engage Employees Through Purpose
Boost employee morale through purposeful engagement
Offer meaningful volunteer and skills-based pro bono opportunities
Create team-building experiences around social impact
Provide educational opportunities about domestic abuse and trauma recovery
Build Reputation and Relationships Through Meaningful Impact
Join Australia's growing movement for women's recovery and trauma support
Showcase leadership addressing domestic abuse—an issue affecting more than 2.2 million Australian women
Receive recognition across our communications channels, events, and annual reports
Create compelling content for your sustainability reporting and stakeholder communications
Demonstrate authentic commitment that resonates with the 87% of consumers who prefer brands that support social causes
Measurable Impact & Recognition
Impact Reporting: We provide detailed impact reporting, including program outcomes, participant stories, and partnership results, ensuring your support is visible and measurable for your leadership and sustainability disclosures.
Recognition & Storytelling: Your partnership will be recognised across our communications, events, and annual reports. We will work with you to create compelling content for your internal and external audiences, amplifying your positive impact and showcasing your leadership in social innovation.
Partnership Lifecycle
We work closely with our partners throughout the entire partnership journey, from initial engagement and impact planning, to ongoing reporting and celebration of shared success. Our dedicated team will ensure your partnership delivers maximum value and impact for both your organisation and the women we serve.
Let’s Create Change Together
We welcome the opportunity to develop a partnership that creates meaningful impact while meeting your business objectives. Together, we can help women reset and rebuild their lives after domestic abuse, creating lasting positive change across generations.
Contact: Deanne Bennett, Social Impact & Fundraising Manager, deanne@wresilience.org.au