Women’s Resilience Program
All women seeking self-identity, healing and reform from Domestic and Family Violence, we can help you to rebuild using culturally adapted strategies and support to develop your self-esteem and self-confidence.
We offer:
- Community education
- Court Support
- Coordination
- Healing, empowerment and motivation
- Referral to appropriate services
- Advocacy, information and education
We help women with building sustainable pathways to better themselves and their immediate families. We encourage all women (18+) to engage our services if they need support and assistance to help cope and manage relationships and family challenges.
This free and confidential service is available to women of all ages (18+).
How does Mura Kosker help?
To join the program, simply contact the Mura Kosker Sorority Intake Officer to register and speak to a female team member from the Women’s Resilience Program.
Strong Women, Strong Families, Strong Community
Our free resources are created to help families prevent domestic and family violence.
What does Domestic & Family Violence look like?
Domestic and Family Violence occurs when one person in any type of relationship uses violent and/or abuse tactics to maintain power and control over the other person in a relationship. People who experience these acts of abuse or violence often feel fearful and unsafe.
Domestic violence can begin small with verbal abuse and matters can escalate into physical violence and other forms of domestic & family violence.
Where does Domestic & Family Violence happen?
It can happen anywhere. At anytime. However, the most prominent place is at home. Disallowing a partner to see family, monitoring spending habits and restricting the practice of religious beliefs are all acts of domestic violence.
Research shows that if a child is the victim of violence, parents and step-parents are most likely to be the perpetrators. Children and young people are also at risk of witnessing violence between other family members.
Get more information
We are passionate about keeping our communities informed about Domestic and Family Violence.
Meet our Family Healing Support Team
Salome (Olive) Whap
Counsellor – Women
Yuriko Nakachi
Counsellor – Children
Rodney Mabo
Support Officer – Men
Jackson Ahwang
Support Officer – Men
Other Domestic & Family Violence Services
Lena Passi Women’s Shelter
07 4069 1366
Based on Thursday Island, Lena Passi provides crisis/short-term supported accommodation and associated support services for women and children.
DV Womensline
1800 811 811
Help for women to escape domestic violence. Call their 24-hour hotline if you need emergency support, housing and transport.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Provides confidential counselling session for couples or individuals experiencing hardships or abuse.
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
This is a free private and confidential service for young people aged 5 to 25 in Australia.
