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The World Awaits – free social inclusion group for women CSA survivors

Social Inclusion Groups and Activities

Stepping Out runs social inclusion groups for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse who experience social isolation as a result of their trauma. Activities include trauma-sensitive exercise, art groups and community outings where survivors can find connection and community in the unspoken understanding of a shared experience. Groups are run at Marrickville and facilitated by a specialist CSA counsellor.

  • Referrals for NDIS participants welcome.  
  • Work Development Orders available.

When and Where

Hut 16A, Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204.

Fridays in September

Fri Sept 4

11am – 12pm

Addi Moves

Trauma Informed Exercise

12pm – 2pm

Art class

2pm – 2:30pm

Lunch
at Stepping Out

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Good Shepherd
Financial Safety Workshop

1 of 2

Fri Sept 11

11am – 12pm

Addi Moves

Trauma Informed Exercise

12pm – 2pm

Art class

2pm – 2:30pm

Lunch
at Stepping Out

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Drama for Wellbeing
with Siobhan

Fri Sept 18

11:30pm – 3:30pm

Cat Café and Lunch

Fri Sept 25

11am – 12pm

Addi Moves

Trauma Informed Exercise

12pm – 2pm

Art class

2pm – 2:30pm

Lunch
at Stepping Out

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Good Shepherd
Financial Safety Workshop

1 of 2

Register by completing the expression of interest form below:

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Free Trauma-informed Support Programs

We run therapeutic programs and social groups designed to address the lasting impacts of childhood sexual abuse, providing survivors with knowledge, connection and support at every stage of recovery. 

Shift the Shame

Understand and manage the impacts of childhood sexual abuse. Explore trauma theory, attachment, relationships, boundaries, values and self-compassion in a safe space with other survivors. In person program led by specialist trauma clinicians.

The World Awaits

Social inclusion groups and activities for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse who experience isolation as a result of their trauma. Rebuild community in our safe, welcoming space in Marrickville.

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Your Somatic Toolbox

Learn practical, body-based techniques to soothe the nervous system and aid emotional self-regulation. This program is run by a qualified trauma clinician in Marrickville.

artwork by Justine Wahlin

Circle of Security®

This support group strengthens family bonds and furthers safe, secure relationships with trauma-informed workshops for survivors who are mothers or grandmothers of children aged 0-12. In person or online.

You Are Not Alone

A program specifically designed for victim-survivors as a gentle, ‘soft entry’ into recovery from trauma, focusing on building healthy, safe connections. In person or online.