This year, the 16 Days of Global Activism Against Domestic Violence is asking for your hand to help!

Together we can turn these 16 Days of Activism into 365 days of recovery.

Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 Australian women, not just during these 16 days, but every single day. 

Awareness is powerful, but awareness without action leaves women without the long-term help they desperately need.

We’re the Women’s Resilience Centre, a registered charity dedicated to supporting women and their families as they recover and rebuild after domestic violence. From the 25th of November to the 10th of December, we’re calling on you to take a stand, give a hand, and support the long-term recovery that helps women and their families reset and rebuild their lives.

Here’s what Emma told our team:*

“WRC helped me rebuild my entire life. Now I have a career I love, my children are thriving, and I’m helping other women find their way forward. Recovery changed everything.”

This is what we do. We provide trauma-informed client care and counselling, recovery and resilience building online programs, employment pathways, peer mentoring, financial planning and personalised support. Because recovery doesn’t happen in weeks, it takes sustained commitment and time.

This year, we’re launching Paint It Forward.

Take a stand to support recovery from domestic violence. Give a hand to a woman recovering from trauma and abuse.

Paint your thumb black. Paint four fingers yellow to honour the 1 in 4. Help her rebuild.

Men, we’re calling on you too. Real strength means standing up, speaking out, and yes, painting your nails to show you’re part of the solution.

Then donate - it’s easy - to fund the recovery support that changes lives.

Your donation provides:

• $50 - Recovery resources for 1 woman to start her journey

• $100 - Personalised recovery assessment for 1 woman

• $250 - Trauma-informed counselling session for 1 woman

• $500 - One month of structured recovery support for 1 woman

• $1,000 - 12 weeks of comprehensive recovery for 1 woman

So please give women across Australia your symbolic hand! Polish your nails. Fund cycle breaking recovery. Tell all your friends. Post a video of your painted hand and challenge others to act too. Together let’s change lives and Paint it Forward.

Join us:

🖤 Paint your thumb black
💛 Paint 4 fingers yellow
💰 Donate to support women's recovery
📢 Tell a friend. Share this message.

#PaintItForward Tag @womensresiliencecentre

We have 16 days to raise $30,000. Our team is ready. Our programs are proven. Women are waiting for support right now.

Every donation, every share, every conversation matters.

Paint it. Share it. Fund it. Change lives.

Women's Resilience Centre is a national service dedicated to helping women and their families reset and rebuild from domestic abuse and trauma through powerful and holistic long-term recovery support.

Celebrate with us!

Join us Saturday, 29 November | 3-5pm
"A neighbourhood space to get and give a little something"
For one year, the Resilience Circle Store has been creating pathways to safety and strength in our community. Now it's time to celebrate!

🎊 Birthday Celebrations Include:

Live acoustic music by NovaBossa (longtime supporters) . Paint it Forward - Nail art by Purely Polished . 10% OFF all items during the event . Exciting raffles & prizes . Non-alcoholic beverages & finger food . Store impact & milestone stories .

📍 Location: Shop 1, 1761 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale NSW 2103 (Corner of Pittwater Rd & Barrenjoey Rd, Mona Vale)

Every thread tells a story of resilience.
What we wear can carry memory, strength, and hope. Each thread is a reminder that beauty often comes from what has been mended. For one year, we've been turning retail into a pathway for hope and transformation - blending practical support with empowerment.

Support just around the corner - that's what we've been for our community. A safe, trauma-informed space where shopping creates real social impact.

Come meet Gay and our wonderful volunteers who make this space possible!

Shop with purpose. Celebrate with heart.

All profits support reducing the impact of domestic violence and trauma. From families, to women, men and children.

Connection, Recovery & Hope

Join the Women's Resilience Centre for an empowering morning of connection and collaboration at Club Central Hurstville. This CommuniTEA event brings together women's services, domestic violence support providers, community organisations from across the Georges River area, and the women they support.

This event is designed for professionals and volunteers working in women's services, domestic violence support, community health, social work, counselling, and family support organisations and we welcome you to bring clients to learn about recovery support available to them.

DISCOVER FREE ONLINE RECOVERY SUPPORT
Learn how Women's Resilience Centre supports women in your community with comprehensive, trauma-informed services - all accessible online nationwide: 

1:1 Client Care Management - including The Emergence Program, addressing all nine dimensions of recovery

Recovery Programs - Empowering Employment, Managing Money, Caring Conversations, Parent Support & more

National Mentoring Program - peer-to-peer lived experience and capability building support

WHO WE ARE
Women's Resilience Centre is a national recovery service for women and families recovering from domestic abuse and trauma.

The missing piece in the support ecosystem - while crisis services are vital, we focus on sustainable recovery and breaking cycles of abuse through long-term support that helps women rebuild every aspect of their lives.

Our Hope-Centred, Evidence-Based Approach:
All programs accessible online nationwide, reaching women wherever they are in Australia through secure online programs, remote client care management and mentoring

Trauma-informed care woven through every program and interaction

Lived experience wisdom ensuring authentic, survivor-centred mentoring

Recovery is prevention - helping women and families get back on their feet breaks generational cycles

We have supported over 580 women and families across 183 communities throughout Australia.

EVENT PROGRAM
10:00 AM - Welcome to Country
Aunty Juliana from Dhinawan Yarn & Entertainment

10:05 AM - Welcome & Opening Address
Kylie from ALT Hospitality Group

10:15 AM - Women's Resilience Centre Overview
Simone Allan, Founder, Women's Resilience Centre
National recovery service for women and families recovering from domestic abuse and trauma

11:00 AM - "Fill Your Cup: A Live Well-Being Reset"
30-minute guided session with Wende Jowsey, Women's Resilience Centre Program Facilitator
Explore your connection to your inner and outer selves through breathing and relaxation exercises

11:30 AM - Connecting Clients with Women's Resilience Centre Recovery Services
Brief overview of referral process - refer to flyers and brochures available. Direct referral via email, phone, or online registration.

11:50 AM - Community Service Connections
Meet all attending organisations, explore collaboration opportunities, and build a stronger Georges River support network. Visit display tables, exchange resources, and establish cross-referral partnerships.

1:00 PM - Close

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event is ideal for: Women's shelter services and clients - Domestic violence support workers and the women they support - Community health professionals - Social workers & counsellors - Local council & community services - Family support organisations - Counselling services - Women seeking recovery support from domestic abuse and trauma

Service providers: We encourage you to bring clients who would benefit from learning about free online recovery support available to them.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Complimentary morning tea - served at your table throughout the event. Information packs - take-home resources about Women's Resilience Centre services and programs. Networking opportunities - dedicated time to connect with local Georges River services. Display space available - bring materials about your organisation to share with other attendees. Referral pathway building - learn how to connect clients with recovery support

EVENT DETAILS

Cost: FREE - This is a complimentary professional development and networking event. Capacity: Limited spaces available. Registration Deadline: 26 November 2025. Dress Code: Business casual / Professional. Accessibility: Venue is fully accessible with mobility support available

EVENT SUPPORTER
Proudly supported by Georges River Club Central ClubGRANTS
This event is made possible through the generous support of Georges River Club Central ClubGRANTS, demonstrating commitment to supporting women's recovery services in the local community.