Left Write Hook
Helping adult survivors of child sexual abuse and complex trauma reclaim agency over their bodies and narratives through boxing and creative writing.
Left Write Hook delivers a research-informed recovery program combining non-contact boxing and expressive writing to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse and complex trauma. Designed to help participants reclaim power over their bodies and narratives, the program offers a trauma-informed, embodied healing experience that uniquely bridges physical movement and creative self-expression.
2025 Pitch
Funds Raised: $43,000
Pitched at Equity and Inclusion event for support to deliver a 12-week trauma-informed program tailored for women and gender-diverse people who have experienced complex trauma, including family and domestic violence. Funding will enable a safe, supportive space where participants can heal through creative expression and physical empowerment, forming part of a University of Melbourne research initiative focused on long-term recovery outcomes.
6 Month Impact
12 Month Impact
The funding supported the planning, coordination, and delivery of an 8-week trauma-informed recovery program in Port Melbourne while contributing toward a second program in Preston. Overall, The Funding Network support enabled us not only to deliver the intended Port Melbourne program, but to extend the reach of the funding into another Melbourne community. This allowed 45 victim-survivors to access a safe, survivor-led program and strengthened Left Write Hook’s capacity to respond to growing demand.
Impact story:
Participant story: Port Melbourne program The following testimonial was provided by Keira P, a participant in the Left Write Hook Port Melbourne program supported through The Funding Network. Her words speak to the depth of connection, validation and recovery experienced through the program. “Genuinely a life-saving program. The constant validation of wherever you are at in your journey was so critical. I really, really appreciated the constant reminder that a good session does not just look like pushing yourself to the brink of collapse in the boxing session. Before Left Write Hook, I didn’t feel I had a community to rely on that understood what I had experienced, and therefore felt as though I physically couldn’t speak about what happened to me. However, during the program, the connection and support I felt in my group and from the facilitators was honestly unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. I found my voice and, although I know I am nowhere near able to say that I’ve healed, this program has 100% kick-started that journey and put faith in myself and my capabilities. I’m really hoping to develop this further by participating in more programs.” — Keira P, Port Melbourne program participant
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