Skills for life

Our Skills for Life program provides personalised programs, training, social connection and skills development to rebuild a woman’s self-confidence. The program also addresses the issue of isolation – a well-known public health issue.

Women supported by all of our services, and former residents of McAuley House, have the chance to learn skills and connect with others. The program promotes independence as well as encouraging women to take care of themselves and their health and wellbeing, with activities such as pampering sessions, discussion groups, art activities and financial literacy classes.

In 2023-24 there were 2,143 one-to-one interactions with our Skills for Life program, and 52 group sessions were offered per month.