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Term 3 Programs 2026 - Register Now
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Term 3 Programs 2026 - Register Now -
Free Recovery Programs to Help You Reset and Rebuild
The Women’s Resilience Centre offers free, evidence‑based recovery programs designed to support women to reset, rebuild, and move forward after domestic abuse and trauma.
Delivered through our secure online platform and led by qualified facilitators, our trauma‑informed programs support women nationwide. Our programs provide practical tools, connection, and structured support to help you build emotional resilience, confidence, independence, and wellbeing, at your own pace and in a safe, supported environment.
👉 View current term programs & dates. Register now for programs currently open.
👉 View our free online webinars to build skills and confidence. View upcoming sessions & register.
👉 Explore all programs & submit an Expression of Interest. Explore our full range of programs and let us know what support would be most helpful for you.
Have questions about eligibility, privacy, program delivery, or how our programs work? Visit our Free Programs FAQ below for answers.
Why women choose our programs
Free, evidence‑based recovery programs grounded in trauma‑informed practice and proven to create lasting, measurable change
Accessible nationwide, delivered through our secure online platform, with Trauma‑Informed Yoga offered in‑person in select locations
Program‑based learning led by qualified, compassionate facilitators in safe, confidential, non‑judgemental environments
Designed specifically for women recovering from domestic abuse and trauma, centred on dignity, choice, and empowerment
Small, supportive group programs that foster connection, validation, and a sense of belonging
Practical, skills‑focused programs you can apply immediately, from emotional regulation and self‑confidence to financial wellbeing and employment readiness
Support across every stage of recovery, including emotional wellbeing, independence, work readiness, healthy relationships, and wellbeing
Flexible program options, allowing you to engage in individual programs or multiple programs over time, depending on your needs and goals
Free to attend. No referral required.
Caring Conversations
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Rebuild Your Emotional Foundation
This course is for you if you're:
Recovering from life's challenges
Seeking new perspectives and resilience
Ready to regain confidence and transform stress
Looking to re-centre and discover your next steps
This trauma-informed program equips you with:
New perspectives and resilience building tools
Confidence rebuilding and stress transformation techniques
Foundational self-care routines to rebuild emotional stability
Self-compassion practices through guided group support and validation
Skills to identify personal needs and boundaries to initiate healing
Tools to re-centre and discover your next steps
Safe, connected space where you can be heard
Non-judgemental supportive group environment
Practical self-care and self-compassion techniques
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This program runs for 5 weeks and is 120 minutes each week.
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TERM 2: Tuesdays | 12 May - 9 June 2026 | 12-2pm AEST | FREE Online
Your journey to emotional strength begins here. Register now!
Teenage Whispering
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This compassion based, practical course supports mothers who have experienced domestic abuse in navigating the often- challenging teenage years with confidence and connection.
Participants will learn how trauma can affect both parent and teen behaviour, explore calm and effective communication strategies, and strengthen trust and emotional safety within the
parent-teen relationship. Through guided reflection and supportive discussion, mothers will gain tools to respond to teenage emotions with empathy, set healthy boundaries, and foster resilience and respect at home.
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This program runs for 5 weeks and is 120 minutes each week.
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TERM 2: Thursdays | 7 May - 4 June 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm AEST | FREE Online
Your journey to emotional strength begins here. Register now!
Managing Money
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Build financial confidence and control! Our FREE Managing Money program starts Thursday, 19 February!
This 6-week online program helps you take charge of your finances with clarity, calm, and confidence in a safe, supportive environment designed specifically for women rebuilding their lives.
Take charge of your finances in a safe, supportive environment.
In this supportive program, you will:
Define financial wellbeing in real life and recognise your strengths without shame
Create a values‑based budget that reflects your priorities and adapts to change
Learn stress‑free systems for bills, accounts, and everyday money management
Understand debt and credit using practical tools
Build resilience in times of crisis with strategies
Design your personalised Money Map
Why join?
Practical outcomes: tools you can apply immediately
Supportive environment
Community connection: Build strength alongside others
Confidence‑building: From small changes to big shifts
You'll connect with other women on similar journeys while developing real-world financial skills that create lasting independence and peace of mind.
Program Facilitator: Di Krome
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This program runs for 6 weeks and is 90 minutes each week.
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Program Details: Tuesdays, 5 May - 9 June 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST 6 weeks | Online
Your financial confidence starts here, join us!
Empowering Employment
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Land Your Next Job with Confidence
This course is for you if you're:
Seeking employment or a career change
Ready to step confidently back into the workforce
Want to package your existing experience effectively
Need practical job search tools that work
This trauma-informed program equips you with:
How to package your existing experience to step confidently back into workforce
Resume development that showcases your strengths
Practical tools to interview well and present your experience confidently
Neuroscience-based confidence building and skills ownership
Brain resetting techniques for starting or changing employment
Application and interview mastery
Skills to ask for what you want
Personal strengths assessment
LinkedIn training and networking strategies
1:1 clinic session with a real recruiter
Program Facilitators:
Simone Allan - Founder/Director, Women's Resilience Centre & Mondo Search
Lee-Ann Carson - Senior Organisational Development Advisor & Executive Coach
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This program runs for 6 weeks and is 90 minutes each week.
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TERM 2: Mondays | 5 May - 15 June 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30pm AEST | FREE Online
Ready to step into your next chapter? Register now!
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
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Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Inner Peace
This course is for you if you want to:
Learn self-compassion and self-awareness
Reduce stress, anxiety and depression naturally
Develop patience and ability to live in the present moment
Improve your energy and vitality
This trauma-sensitive program equips you with:
Yoga asana and Pranayama for patience and presence
Understanding of interoception (sense your body's sensations)
Mastery of breath to still the mind and reduce anxiety
Self-care, self-love and appreciation practices
Bilateral practices that build pride and accomplishment
Walking meditations for calm and reduced rumination
Dharana practices for peace with daily experience
Pranic energy practices to improve your energy
Tools to increase relatability with yourself and others
Program Facilitator: Connie Robinson
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This program runs every Monday for 90 minutes.
Ready to reconnect with your inner peace? Register now!
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MONDAYS | 5:00pm to 6:30pm AEST
Free online webinars
We offer expert-led, free online webinars designed to provide practical tools, insights, and support for women at every stage of recovery and rebuilding.
Upcoming Webinars
Neuroscience of Resilience
Kristen Hansen
Monday 22 June | 1:30pm–3:00pm (AEST)Imposter Syndrome
Kate Boorer
Tuesday 30 June | 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEST)Your Money Story: Breaking Patterns, Building Freedom
Michael De Haan
Wednesday 10 June | 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEST)Your Next Chapter: Creating a Life of Freedom, Independence and Joy
Michael De Haan
Wednesday 17 June | 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEST)
Register Your Interest
Registering:
Is free and confidential
Requires no referral
Programs available to register interest
Our Recovery to Resilience programs run throughout the year based on demand. Register your interest in any of the programs below to be notified when new dates open.
Emotional Resilience: Caring Conversations, Trusting Transitions, Managing Emotions in Uncertain Times, Building Resilience After Divorce, Separation or Loss
Financial Literacy: Managing Money
Employment Readiness: Empowering Employment
Parenting: Strength for the Mothering Journey, Parallel Parenting in Challenging Relationships, Parent Support: Teenage Whispering, Parent Support: The Primary School Years
Wellbeing: Trauma‑Informed Yoga (in‑person)
Submit an Expression of Interest
Not all programs run every term. Exploring our full range of programs and submitting an Expression of Interest helps us understand what support women are seeking and plan future program delivery.
By registering your interest, you’ll be notified when relevant programs open, whether you’re ready to join now or considering support in the future.
Registering your interest:
Is free and confidential
Requires no referral
Does not place you on a waiting list
Involves no obligation or commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: We offer free, trauma-informed online recovery programs designed specifically for women recovering from domestic abuse, trauma, and loss. Our evidence-based programs help women build skills in key recovery areas including:
Financial wellbeing and money management
Employment readiness and career development
Healthy relationships and boundaries
Stress management and emotional resilience
Confident parenting after trauma
Recovery after divorce, separation, and loss
All programs are facilitated by qualified professionals and delivered through our secure online platform, making them accessible to women across Australia.
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A: When you register, you'll complete an enrollment form and waiver. Our program registrar and facilitator will provide you with all necessary information including secure login details for our online platform.
Our programs feature:
Interactive, trauma-sensitive content tailored to your recovery needs
Small group settings that foster connection and peer support
Qualified facilitators who create genuinely safe spaces
Evidence-based curriculum with proven outcomes
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A: Our programs are designed for women who are in the recovery phase from domestic abuse, trauma, or loss. To ensure safety and effectiveness for all participants, we currently cannot accommodate:
Women in acute crisis situations who need immediate safety support
Women experiencing acute mental health emergencies
Women with acute substance abuse issues requiring specialist intervention
If you're in any of these situations, we can provide appropriate referrals to crisis services. Once you're stabilised, we welcome you to join our recovery programs.
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A: All our core recovery programs are completely free of charge - there are no hidden fees or costs. Donations are gratefully accepted but never required.
Programs are delivered through:
Secure online platform: Access from anywhere in Australia with internet connection
Live facilitated sessions: Real-time interaction with facilitators and other participants
Flexible scheduling: Multiple program times to accommodate different schedules
We run programs year-round with new terms starting regularly. Check our website for current program schedules.
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A: No, we are not a crisis service or shelter. Women's Resilience Centre specializes in long-term recovery support through:
Educational programs for personal development
Trauma-informed capacity building
One-on-one mentoring through our National Mentoring Program
Client Care Management for personalized recovery pathways
For immediate crisis support or emergency accommodation, we can provide referrals to appropriate services. Our focus is on sustainable recovery once you're safe and ready to rebuild.
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A: Beyond our free programs, we offer comprehensive recovery support including:
National Mentoring Program: Confidential one-on-one support from trained mentors with lived experience or professional expertise
Client Care Management: Expert-guided personalized recovery planning and ongoing support
The Emergence Program: Our holistic recovery model addressing all nine dimensions of wellbeing
The Resilience Circle Shop: Community connection point providing practical support through quality recycled goods
All services maintain strict confidentiality and are designed to support your long-term recovery journey.
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A: Our programs are available to any woman in Australia who is:
Recovering from domestic abuse, family violence, or trauma
Ready to engage in educational and capacity-building activities
Able to participate safely in group settings
Committed to their recovery journey
We welcome women from all backgrounds, cultures, and circumstances. Our online delivery ensures accessibility regardless of your location across Australia.
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A: Our programs consistently demonstrate exceptional outcomes that exceed sector benchmarks:
High completion rates: Our participants show remarkable commitment to their recovery journey, with completion rates well above typical trauma recovery programs
Strong participant advocacy: Women who complete our programs actively recommend them to others, reflecting the genuine value and impact they experience
Safe, supportive environment: Participants consistently report feeling genuinely safe and supported throughout their program experience
Practical life integration: The vast majority of participants successfully integrate the resilience skills learned into their daily lives
Meaningful recovery progress: Women report significant improvements in key areas including self-compassion, confidence, emotional resilience, and parenting capabilities
We regularly evaluate our programs to ensure they meet the evolving needs of women in recovery.
Participant feedback directly shapes our program development, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of trauma-informed care and recovery support.
Our proven track record spans multiple years of supporting women and families across every state and territory in Australia, with demand for our programs continuing to grow as more women discover the transformative power of supported recovery.