We are here to support women during difficult times.
Our groups are a safe place where you can talk about your emotions and circumstances with others who know how you feel, and won’t judge or criticise you. It can be very helpful to gather alongside people going through similar experiences, and our programs include:
Treetops Empowerment Climb
Date: 10 April, 8 May, 12 June, 24 July, 14 August, 11 September, 16 October & 13 November 2024
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Treetops Adventure
1 Red Hill Road Wyong Creek
Fee: Free
This is a day for women wanting some self-care with a challenge! Choose a day that suits. Come and join us in the trees and take some time out in nature, while connecting with others. Our Treetops excursions are truly inspirational and typically end in smiles, with open hearts and sometimes tears, but always hope. This experience is aimed at women who are no longer in crises and are currently safe. A light lunch will be provided where participants have a space to discuss the challenges they have overcome and look at a way forward on how to use these skills in life. There is no pressure to talk, many prefer to just climb.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: ccintake@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Regaining Self
Date: Thurs 22 Feb – 4 April 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Peninsula Women’s Health Centre
20a McMasters Road Woy Woy
Fee: Free
We welcome all women to this free support group exploring the affects and impacts on domestic and family violence while building on resilence and your self-worth. Topics include identifying domestic and family violence, women’s resistance, the impact on children, stages of change, safety planning, importance of self-care, identifying healthy relationships, exploring strengths and goal setting. Morning tea will be provided. Childcare is available.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: ccintake@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Regaining Self
Date: Mon 6 May – 17 June 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Location: Wyong Women’s Health Centre
Rose Cottage, 7 Rose Street
Fee: Free
We welcome all women to this free support group exploring the affects and impacts on domestic and family violence while building on resilence and your self-worth. Topics include identifying domestic and family violence, women’s resistance, the impact on children, stages of change, safety planning, importance of self-care, identifying healthy relationships, exploring strengths and goal setting. Morning tea will be provided. Childcare is available.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: ccintake@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Shark Cage
Date: Mon 13, 20, 27 May & 3 June 2024
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Location: Online
Fee: Free
Shark Cage is an evidence based, trauma informed five step program of interventions designed to heal and empowers participants who have experienced repeated abuse such as family or domestic violence or sexual assault. The group draws on a human rights approach in assisting participants to develop or regain a sense of their rights. It helps women to identify boundary violations and offers strategies for change – reducing the likelihood of entering further abusive relationships. Learn what you need to strengthen your shark cage. Topics include understanding the shark cage metaphor, knowing how to recognise a shark and a dolphin, renovating your shark cage (understanding which bars are already present and which to strengthen and add), turning on your shark cage alarm and defending against attempted shark cage breaches, when it is safe to do so.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: ccintake@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Regaining Self
Date: Mon 29 July – 9 September 2024
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Location: Central Coast Women’s Health Centre
37 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming
Fee: Free
We welcome all women to this free support group exploring the affects and impacts on domestic and family violence while building on resilence and your self-worth. Topics include identifying domestic and family violence, women’s resistance, the impact on children, stages of change, safety planning, importance of self-care, identifying healthy relationships, exploring strengths and goal setting. Morning tea will be provided. Childcare is available.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: ccintake@catholiccaredbb.org.au
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