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Wellbeing Day celebrates and supports older women at the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre

Older women (aged 55+) across the Illawarra are invited to attend a special Wellbeing Day hosted by the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre and supported by the Older Women’s Network. The free event on Thursday, May 22, at the Centre in Shellharbour is a chance for older women to tour the Centre and learn more […]

How our board games group can support mental and emotional recovery

Board games provide a healthy, low-pressure way to reconnect – with joy, strategy, and each other.

Financial counselling service launches at Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre

Our data is really clear when women get access to specialist financial counsellors, they can see a pathway forward.

“This is not a one-off story”: Dr Karen Williams speaks out on medical misogyny

This is not a one-off story.

Understanding domestic, family and sexual violence

We understand that for many recognising the signs of DFSV may not be straightforward. We have created this guide to help individuals learn more about the various forms of DFSV.

New report highlights financial struggles of women after economic abuse

The research focused on three highly impacted cohorts: older women, single mothers, and women with disabilities.

Inside the art group at the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre

It’s about giving permission to play again.

How this Nasal Breathing Technique can help promote self-regulation

In a short video for the Centre, Jean explains that gently breathing in and out through the nose can be a powerful way to ground yourself when you’re feeling heightened or disconnected.

Alex Mlodziejewski – our new Social and Creative Expression Coordinator

Nature can be a powerful co-regulator. It’s more just reconnection with the land and nature; it can be a really powerful resource for people who have experienced trauma.