Women's Groups

The experience of family violence can have the effect of isolating women; they may withdraw from their family and friends. Group work offers opportunities for women to share their personal experiences with other women who have similar experiences. Groups work provides a safe environment for recovery and the exploration of trust, intimacy, and independence. Group work has the capacity to foster lasting friendships with other women and encourage reconnection with their community.

WRISC runs groups for women and children. . For an up to date listing current groups please contact WRISC.

CURRENT GROUPS

Women Responding to Abuse by Partners [or other family members] (WRAPS).

Delivered in partnership with Ballarat Community Health Service (BCHS)

This is an 8-week program, which provides an opportunity to explore these questions while hearing other peoples stories, and sharing yours.

Held on Wednesday afternoons, and at various times of the year depending on demand.

Topics Covered:

• What is family violence?
• Why does it happen?
• Can women stop it?
• Will he stop it?
• What about the children?
• How do women cope?

For information or application, contact facilitators

Kathryn at WRISC 5333 3666
Cora at BCHC 5338 4500

Open group

Delivered in partnership with Child and Family Services. (CAFS)

WRISC is co-facilitating an on going support group for women who have experienced, or may still be experiencing family violence.

This group runs weekly on a Tuesday from 1.00-3.00

For information or application, contact facilitators

Lauren at WRISC 53333666
CAFS 53373333