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.

Women's Resilience Centre

Women's Resilience Centre

The Women’s Resilience Centre is a national service dedicated to helping women heal and move forward from domestic abuse and trauma through powerful and holistic long term recovery support.

The Women's Resilience Centre supports transition from domestic and family violence, trauma and abuse to resetting and rebuilding lives through long-term recovery with a trauma-sensitive community, capability-building programs, and a national lived-experience peer-to-peer Mentoring Program.

2025 Pitch

Funds Raised: $30,500

Pitched at Equity and Inclusion event to support their Road to Recovery mobile initiative supporting women in regional NSW with access to trauma-informed workshops, pop-up support shops, and essential technology

6 Month Impact

12 Month Impact

The funding supported regional outreach tours across 11 towns in northern NSW to deliver full-day recovery workshops, pop-up support services, and ongoing online program connections, supporting 250 women in regional communities.

Impact Story:

A participant from Mullumbimby connected with the centre during a regional workshop and subsequently completed the online Empowering Employment program, gaining the confidence, resume support, and interview skills required to successfully secure a new job.

Learn more about Women's Resilience Centre

https://www.womensresiliencecentre.com.au/

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals:

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Springwood Neighborhood Centre Co op

Springwood Neighborhood Centre Co op