Our Story
Our Mission
A world where all women and families impacted by domestic abuse and trauma are supported to recover, build resilience and thrive.
Our Values
Safety First: Ensuring every individual is physically, environmentally, psychologically and emotionally safe when in our centre and in our care.
Caring to the Core: At the heart of everything we do.
Respect: Valuing every individual and treating them with dignity.
Inclusion: Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Hope: Inspiring optimism and belief in a better future.
Empowerment: Enabling women and families to regain control of their lives and make positive, sustainable changes
Our Founder’s Story
Simone Allan
Simone was born in Armidale before moving to Walgett, Blayney, and then Sydney. Her parents divorced at 8, and her father left to follow his charter supporting Indigenous communities. Raised by a single mum with two younger brothers and no close relatives nearby, her upbringing was isolating and often filled with tragedy. Mentors became her support.
In 1998, Simone founded Mondo Search and Mondo Mentor, which placed over 2,800 business leaders and connected schools and corporations through mentoring programs.
In 2011, Simone hit burnout and embarked on a journey of recovery. She discovered the power of good recovery programs to support people with trauma histories, significantly aided by mentors. Her background and experience came together with the founding of the Women’s Resilience Centre in 2020, her “True North”, bringing together her charter of women’s health, mentoring, practical job readiness, skills, and sustainable recovery programs.
Founder & Board of Directors, Women’s Resilience Centre
Director, Mondo Search and Mondo Mentor
Former Director, Lived Experience Australia
Committee Member of South Pacific Private Hospital
Volunteer Surf Life Saver
Qualified yoga teacher