OUR Women's Centre Coordinator Lisa
women's centre Established in 2006, the Catherine House Women’s Centre provides a safe space where women can learn, find friendships and engage in activities that support their health, wellbeing, confidence and overall recovery. The Women’s Centre features a kitchen, offices, outdoor gardens and a large multi-purpose room. It creates a positive atmosphere that encourages women to take healthy ‘risks’ to try something new, extend their vision of what is possible for them, and build their confidence and self-belief. Meditation and mindfulness Yoga and stretching Music and singing Arts and crafts Physical fitness classes ‘Staying Safe’ workshops Activities at the Women’s Centre include:
Our Education & Employment Officer Sharon
education & employment Our education services develop skills such as literacy, numeracy, communication, critical thinking and job seeking. Our life- changing course, Live Your Best Life & Plan for Your Future , enables women who have experienced trauma to learn that their voice matters. They build confidence and personal power to make decisions that will assist them to plan for a more positive future. 53 clients engaged in working towards education, employment or volunteering opportunities 100% of Live Your Best Life & Plan for Your Future participants were very satisfied with the course (the highest possible rating) 34 Lyn Sarah Education Fund Grants were distributed to clients, providing access to training courses and materials. 16 MumKIND Grants were distributed to clients, providing access to training courses and materials. 18 Clients received laptops for education or employment purposes
in 2022...
612
activities were held in the Women's Centre.
1,954
attendances were recorded in the Women's Centre.
I enrolled in the Live Your Best Life & Plan for Your Future course, which helped me combat subconscious behaviours within myself. I began to believe that I mattered, that I was able to put myself first. I was never made to feel guilty for doing so.
CATHERINE HOUSE | 2022 IMPACT REPORT
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