Supporting adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse since 1986.
Stepping Out supports female survivors of childhood sexual abuse with compassion, connection and clinical expertise, offering tailored programs and specialist counselling in a safe and confidential space.
Mission
To break the cycle of sexual violence and intergenerational trauma for women through connection, community and compassion.
Vision
A world where girls and women are safe from sexual violence in their homes and in their community, where they can move freely and engage meaningfully without fear.
Our Programs
Free Training for Frontline Workers
Workshop on child sexual abuse and trauma-informed responses to disclosures.
Shift the Shame
Program to help survivors understand and manage the impacts of childhood sexual abuse.
The World Awaits
An activities-based program that encourages community engagement for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
You Are Not Alone
Support to recognise and navigate healthier relationships as a survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
“I liked the fact that it was such a safe space to share and heal. Now I have found the words, voice and courage to express my experience, which I couldn’t disclose before. I will remember the key message – shame should lie with the perpetrator, not me.”
Blog
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Empower Community Responses Conference, Bathurst
As part of Central West Women’s Health Centre’s conference “Empower Responses: Empower Community”, Stepping Out is running training in Bathurst on Thursday 10th April from 9.30am to 11.15am. Tickets are only $10 and our Board member, Jess Hill, will be speaking. Our training is for NDIS support workers and service providers on trauma-informed responses to…
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Stepping Out wins Westfield Local Hero Award
So very grateful to be announced as the Westfield Burwood Local Hero and to accept a grant of $20,000. Thank you so much to @westfieldburwood for a beautiful presentation and for your generous and ongoing support for the community sector. Huge thanks to those who voted to support our small charity. This will allow us to continue…
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Art by Justine Wahlin
You may have noticed the beautiful artwork adorning our website and strategic plan. This is a conscious decision to use art instead of stock photos to represent childhood sexual abuse (CSA) with its warm colours, blurred lines and moody, misty quality which conveys the sense of drifting invisibility often felt by survivors. We have Justine…