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24.01.2022 When we are in our ‘Window of Tolerance’ we feel like we can deal with whatever is happening in our life. We may still experience stressors and triggers, but th...ey don’t affect us as much. The window of tolerance is the ideal place to be as it's where growth and change happens. However, during times of extreme stress, we may move outside the window into a hyper-arousal state (also known as the fight/flight response, and often characterised by feelings of anxiety or panic) or a hypo-arousal state (also known as the freeze response causing feelings of emotional numbness or emptiness. This infographic helps to explain what goes on when we’re feeling dysregulated while also providing practices that will help you return to your window of tolerance.

24.01.2022 Call 13 20 50 to book

24.01.2022 Many thanks Knot On!!

23.01.2022 Meditation groups will resume in term four via zoom. More information will be provided soon.

22.01.2022 Today I wanted to talk to you about an organisation that is dear to my heart, The Womens Cottage. Without them and their outstanding knowledge, dedication and c...are, I would not be here today and nor would my two beautiful daughters. 14 years ago I escaped a domestic violent relationship. The Womens Cottage were there to support my decisions to safely leave a very dangerous situation. To others, my methods of safely leaving may have seemed like I wasnt dedicated to leaving at all, but to the workers at the Cottage they understood and supported me and my daughters the whole way. My debt of gratitude to them is immense. With that gratitude in mind, I will soon be launching a line of fundraising products, where 20% of the profits will be donated directly to The Womens Cottage. It is my intention that the percentage being donated will increase in time. I want to see this beautiful organisation have the funding that it needs to help as many women and children to be safe, happy and thrive, just like us. I have designed a logo that will be printed onto t-shirts, hoodies, mugs and drink bottles. I am so excited about this and I hope you will all come along with me on this journey to help other Women and their children to live freely with dignity and peace. If you require any assistance their phone number is (02)4578 4190 or if you would like to donate directly, go to their website www.womenscottage.org.au

21.01.2022 We're excited to announce the release of a new First Nations track, #OnePoint5 is co-written by Aboriginal recording artists Nooky and Mi-kaisha, and produced b...y First Nations media, communication and events agency 33 Creative in partnership with NSW Health Centre for Aboriginal Health to complement the NSW Government Keep our Mob Safe campaign. www.nsw.gov.au/resources-for-your-communi/aboriginal-health The track is designed to reinforce key messages to help keep communities, families and Elders safe and encourage the continued practices of social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks in public spaces. Drawing strength from the Aboriginal cultural sense of family and community connectedness, the film clip is recorded in Sydneys inner-city suburb of Redfern and features choreography directed by Yugembeh, Munanjali/Minjunbal, Gamillraay and Mer man, Darren Compton of Muggera Cultural Enterprise. #Keepourmobsafe

20.01.2022 Happy Friday! @sumbu.official

20.01.2022 Theres a you that exists underneath the things youve been taught by others and in any moment you can decide to free yourself from the past and shine your beautiful light <3

20.01.2022 Its not a sign of weakness but strength!

18.01.2022 Anyone is susceptible to gaslighting, and it is a common technique of abusers and narcissists. It is done slowly, so the victim doesn't realise how much they've been brainwashed. It can take place in any context, including parent-child relationships.

18.01.2022 Online Sexual Abuse (sometimes also called revenge porn) is one of the fastest growing forms of abuse and closely linked to domestic violence. Call us for support or go straight to ESafety Australia for more information https://www.esafety.gov.au/women/domestic-family-violence

17.01.2022 There's a you that exists underneath the things you've been taught by others and in any moment you can decide to free yourself from the past and shine your beautiful light <3

17.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day - "We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice." #EldersOfTomorrow

17.01.2022 We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama

16.01.2022 We are so excited to let you all know that we have space in the Drive programs in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.

15.01.2022 Were excited to announce the release of a new First Nations track, #OnePoint5 is co-written by Aboriginal recording artists Nooky and Mi-kaisha, and produced b...y First Nations media, communication and events agency 33 Creative in partnership with NSW Health Centre for Aboriginal Health to complement the NSW Government Keep our Mob Safe campaign. www.nsw.gov.au/resources-for-your-communi/aboriginal-health The track is designed to reinforce key messages to help keep communities, families and Elders safe and encourage the continued practices of social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks in public spaces. Drawing strength from the Aboriginal cultural sense of family and community connectedness, the film clip is recorded in Sydneys inner-city suburb of Redfern and features choreography directed by Yugembeh, Munanjali/Minjunbal, Gamillraay and Mer man, Darren Compton of Muggera Cultural Enterprise. #Keepourmobsafe

14.01.2022 We pay our respects and acknowledged... always was, always will be... https://www.naidoc.org.au/

13.01.2022 There is an article about The Womens Cottage in The Hawkesbury Gazette this week. The link is in the comments. The Cottage is why the No Campaign began. Our website will be live on Monday where you can buy the t-shirts for Reclaim the Night event being held on 22nd October.

12.01.2022 When women lead, good things happen.

12.01.2022 All you need is a sock! ------------------------------ Credit: TikTok @safiaaggoune

10.01.2022 just finished the Womens Empowerment Mural Newtown corner of Church street and Federation st Newtown Sydney .10 days work .. the100th mural in the Inner West Councils Perfect Match public art program.( Thanks Porters Paints)

10.01.2022 It's not a sign of weakness but strength!

10.01.2022 I am woman, hear me roar"! Honoured to perform this timeless anthem I Am Woman by Helen Reddy alongside so many incredible, talented women. ARIA Jessica Mauboy Amy Shark Marcia Hines Tones And I Montaigne Kate Ceberano Christine Anu Emma Watkins The McClymonts #ARIAs

09.01.2022 The Women's Cottage also provides a Support Service for women for The National Redress Scheme. The Scheme was set up for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in, or because of, an institution. The Scheme offers applicants the choice of monetary payments, counselling access and formal apologies from the institutions involved. If you have any enquiries please don't hesitate to phone, text or email us on the following contact details; T: 4578 4190... M: 0448 053 365 E: [email protected] See more

09.01.2022 just finished the Women's Empowerment Mural Newtown corner of Church street and Federation st Newtown Sydney .10 days work .. the100th mural in the Inner West Councils Perfect Match public art program.( Thanks Porters Paints)

09.01.2022 We welcome the NSW Governments introduction of new integrated birth certificates which will allow adopted people to acknowledge both their birth and adopted fa...milies, on their birth certificates. For the first time, people who were adopted will be able to include their birth parents and siblings on their birth certificates, connecting them to their cultural heritage. To find out more, you can read the NSW Governments media release here: See more

08.01.2022 Call me a hag, I dare you.

08.01.2022 https://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au/recommended/

08.01.2022 Join us at Reclaim the Night live this Thursday night. Invite your friends. On Facebook or on our website. https://womenscottage.org.au/reclaim-the-night/

07.01.2022 A reminder to everyone take care of yourself

07.01.2022 So greatful to have this lovely new business supporting us all at the Women’s Cottage. The shop looks and smells amazing.

06.01.2022 Good morning Hawkesbury! Another beautiful sunny day in Windsor HCOS will be running their "Winter Warmers" program outside of Centrelink at Windsor for the n...ext 6 weeks. If you need a hand or know anyone who is sleeping rough or doing it tough,please come along and talk to us about how we can make your "Winter Warmer " Have a great day See more

06.01.2022 The Womens Cottage also provides a Support Service for women for The National Redress Scheme. The Scheme was set up for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in, or because of, an institution. The Scheme offers applicants the choice of monetary payments, counselling access and formal apologies from the institutions involved. If you have any enquiries please dont hesitate to phone, text or email us on the following contact details; T: 4578 4190... M: 0448 053 365 E: [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 National Redress Scheme 2nd Year Anniversary Review The review is currently underway and applicants are invited to have their say in the form of a short feedback study. The review intends to identify what is working and what is not.... This will help drive practical improvements and address challenges and barriers. The Women’s Cottage Support Service can help women who have started or submitted an application for redress to have their say on the process. Has it met your expectations? How can it be improved? Let us know if you would like our support to do this. Alternatively the feedback study can be found and completed online at www.nationalredress.gov.au/about/second-anniversary-review. Closing date for Feedback Study: 23rd October 2020

05.01.2022 If you are feeling unwell at all, please stay at home. We practise strict social distancing, so follow any directions from volunteers carefully. And please remember we are all volunteers

04.01.2022 Blue Knot Day and Your Festival of Healing is less than a week away! Join Blue Knot Foundation for Blue Knot Day 2020 this Wednesday 28th October, as we unite ...in support of the more than 5 million (1 in 4) Australian adults who have experienced complex trauma. This year Blue Knot Day will launch Your Festival of Healing with 12 hours of inspiration and possibilities for healing running from 7AM to 7PM AEDT. Blue Knot Day and Your Festival of Healing will be held as a virtual festival, with new ideas and events shared each hour. Your Festival of Healing will provide adult survivors of complex trauma, their supporters, and professionals with the connection, tools, stories, engagement and inspiration to make October 28 a day of hope and healing. 7:00am Welcome to Blue Knot Day and Your Festival of Healing 8:00am Morning meditation with Natascha 9:00am Towards Recovery for Survivors of Complex Trauma - Survivors, supporters and professionals talk about the recovery journey 9:30am Practice Guidelines what are they and how they help survivors including reflections from Diane 10:00am Blue Knot Helpline - Panel discussion and Q&A 11:00am Inspiring stories of recovery from Lloyd and Scarlett including other reflections 12:00pm Musical interlude and messages from our ambassadors - Rida Aleem Khan, Rose Parker and Jane Caro 1:00pm National Counselling and Referral Service (Disability) - Panel discussion and Q&A 2:00pm National Redress Scheme - How Blue Knot Foundation can help 3:00pm Grounding exercise for you 4:00pm Creative self-regulation - how creativity can assist healing 5:00pm How can family and friends support survivors on their recovery journey? 6:00pm Evening meditation with Natascha 7:00pm Closing remarks and thank you. *program subject to change

04.01.2022 Meditation techniques for mindfulness, stress relief & peace of mind

04.01.2022 Posting this today in honour of International Day of the Girlchild, 11 October, which was actually yesterday, but the cartoon works any day really... #pink #princess #person #girlscandoanything

03.01.2022 They grown into amazing women!

03.01.2022 No words... just listen...

03.01.2022 Reach out if you need support.

03.01.2022 Stay up to date on higher risk locations and get tested. The Women’s Cottage team all got tested this week as part of our regular stay safe strategies.

02.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence How did the day come about? On 25 November 1960, sisters Patria, Minerva and Mar...ia Teresa Mirabal, three political activists who actively opposed the cruelty and systematic violence of the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic, were clubbed to death and dumped at the bottom of a cliff by Trujillo’s secret police. The Mirabal sisters became symbols of the feminist resistance, and in commemoration of their deaths 25 November was declared International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Latin America in 1980. This international day was formally recognised by the United Nations in 1999. In June 1991, the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL), alongside participants of the first Women’s Global Institute on Women, Violence and Human Rights, called for a global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 days begins with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (today) and ends with International Human Rights Day on 10 December highlighting that violence against women is a fundamental violation of human rights. Source: IWDA #16days #orangetheworld #genderequality

01.01.2022 For all the mothers, sisters and daughters