Roots of Change is a storytelling platform dedicated to the Alumni community of The Funding Network Australia. Here we share their stories of ingenuity, courage, determination, spirit, growth and the impact these grassroots organisations have had, as a direct result of funds and support received from The Funding Network community.

Strong Mothers

Strong Mothers

Strong Mothers’ aims to support young mothers who are dealing with trauma, with a particular focus on supporting refugee and migrant women.

Strong Mothers support young refugee and migrant mothers with a wrap around program that includes health support, individual psychotherapy, life skills sessions and the opportunity to study at TAFE.

2024 Pitch

Funds Raised: $50,585

Norma pitched for funding and support of their Aboriginal Pregnancy Program a multi year full wrap around program that provides long term support for mothers and their babies.

The Impact…

The funding enabled Strong Mothers to provide full wrap around support to young mothers including therapy, booklets on Nutrition and Pregnancy for Regional and Rural Distribution, funding support for education endeavors.

Beneficiary story: “I worked with a 17-year-old girl who had experienced significant trauma during her childhood. Since then, we've supported her on a long journey of healing and rebuilding. One of our team members gifted her a car, and we helped her relocate to a safe, comfortable home in Canowindra. I’ve continued to see her weekly, offering ongoing support. Her transformation has been remarkable—her life has completely turned around, and her child is healthy and thriving.”

Learn more about Strong Mothers

https://strongmothers.org.au/

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals:

Consent Labs

Consent Labs

Confit Pathways

Confit Pathways