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This Christmas, she's rebuilding her life, and she's not alone.
Right now, women across Australia are in recovery from domestic violence and Christmas can be one of the hardest times in their healing journey. While families gather to celebrate, many women in recovery are navigating their first Christmas in their new life while trying to create joy for their children as they heal.
The truth about recovery: 1 in 4 Australian women will experience domestic violence. That's 1 in 4 of your family, friends, community members, employees or customers. She could be your neighbour. Your colleague. Someone's sister. Someone's mother.
But here's what most people don't know, we support "The Missing Majority": 5 out of 10 women never receive formal support, 8 out of 10 women never report their abuse to police and 9 out of 10 women never access shelter services.
Why sustainable recovery matters. We specialise in sustainable recovery and breaking the cycle of abuse. We know that recovery is prevention. By helping women rebuild every aspect of their lives, we're supporting them and protecting future generations from continuing patterns of abuse. Because if we do not repair, we will repeat.
The impact of your support. Women's Resilience Centre walks alongside women for their entire recovery journey through free online programs reaching every corner of Australia. 580+ women supported since founding in 183+ communities across Australia. Each woman impacts an average of 4 family members = 2,000+ lives transformed. That includes children breaking cycles of trauma. When women reset and rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, they break cycles of trauma that span generations.
This is where you come in. With less than 1% government funding, supporters like you make recovery possible. Your gift today walks alongside a woman throughout her entire recovery journey - funding the counselling, mentoring, and resources she needs to reset and rebuild her life with dignity and strength.
Real women. Real recovery. Real transformation.
"WRC is the only group who truly understands it takes years to recover. I regard WRC to be a key pillar in my recovery. I would be lost without them." - Mel
"WRC helped me rebuild my entire life. Now I have a career I love, my children are thriving, and I'm helping other women find their way forward. Recovery changed everything." - Emma
"This year, Sarah completed our Empowering Employment program and gained financial independence through meaningful work. Your gift creates these life-changing moments."
Want to fund recovery all year round? Join the Women's Resilience Giving Circle with a monthly gift by clicking the 'monthly' button below. When you give monthly, you provide women with ongoing recovery support throughout their entire journey because recovery doesn't pause after Christmas.
Give Hope This Christmas. With only days until Christmas, your gift today ensures women have the support they need during the hardest time of year.
Give Hope This Christmas. With only days until Christmas, your gift today ensures women have the support they need during the hardest time of year.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Christmas Appeal ends December 31. Thank you for giving hope this Christmas.
P.S. If you're unable to give this Christmas, we completely understand. You can still be part of the solution by sharing this appeal with friends, family, or colleagues who might want to support women's recovery.