Janey was a single mum who faced significant hurdles and setbacks following the trauma of family violence. In the early days it was tough and getting out of bed was hard enough. With the right help in those early stages — consistent check-ins, someone present when things felt too hard, and practical support to navigate what came next — Janey was able to make more and more smaller positive changes to her routines of self care and wellbeing.

Over time as she progressed through our coaching and mentoring program, Janey was also supported to build linkages with community and professional supports, and to keep moving forward even when setbacks showed up. With steady encouragement and the belief that a better life was possible with the right help at the right time, Janey was able to explore voluntary work and has now progressed into paid employment as a caring professional herself.