At Carrie's Place, we offer a variety of group and programs.
At Carrie's Place, we are dedicated to supporting our community through a variety of groups and programs. Our team works in collaboration with numerous community organisations to offer specialised support, education, and training sessions.
Our programs include workshops that increase awareness of the impacts of domestic violence and homelessness and further develop skills, knowledge and self-confidence to overcome barriers to maintaining healthy relationships and independence.
For any questions or to book a spot in one of our groups or programs, please contact us at groupprograms@carriesplace.org.au or call us on (02) 4934 2585.
Domestic Violence Programs
Shark Cage
This program focuses on empowering and healing women who have experienced sexual assault or family violence.
Inner Strengths
This program educates women on recognising abuse, its effects, and self-care strategies after experiencing domestic and family violence.
Love Bites
This program facilitated by Carrie's Place, aims to educate teenagers in Hunter Valley high schools on relationships and domestic violence.
Your Story is Your Superpower
Led by author Jas Rawlinson, this workshop helps DV survivors craft their experiences into powerful stories, providing personal writing guidance and a chance to connect with others.
Reclaiming My Place
An arts-based program designed for women impacted by gender-based violence, aimed at fostering creativity, studying opportunities, and building confidence.
Pathways to Empowerment
This program supports women impacted by domestic abuse, providing a safe space to reconnect, set goals, and discover pathways to education and employment.
Parenting Programs
Circle of Security
This program equips women with skills to understand and meet their children's emotional needs, manage emotions, and strengthen parent-child relationships.
Indigenous Triple P
A program for Indigenous women, with a focus on learning positive parenting techniques, understanding child behaviour, and effective management.
Black Box
This program is for women with a history of abuse, focusing on reparative parenting techniques and enhancing attachment through guided activities.
Bringing Up
Great Kids
This 6-week program helps women understand their own parenting styles, learn about child brain development, and adopt more effective and respectful parenting techniques.
Bringing Up Great Kids After Domestic Violence
This program is for women impacted by family violence, focusing on rebuilding trust and restoring playfulness in relationships with their children.
Health & Wellbeing Programs
Cooking for Success
This program teaches women who have experienced homelessness or DV how to prepare healthy, budget-friendly meals using basic pantry staples and equipment.
Wellbeing Sistas
This program is for ATSI women and fosters community engagement, cultural reconnection, access to culturally safe health services, and understanding of DV impacts.
Rent It Keep It
This program improves rental success and stability for at-risk tenants by educating them on their rights and connecting them with essential financial and housing services.