Support Cloud House's FREE Women's Violence-Recovery Program

Hi, my name is Angela Seran Blue Aerth.

Every day, women in our community face the lasting effects of abuse and violence. Many lack access to safe spaces for healing and empowerment.

Together, we can change that.

In Feb 2025 I launched a successful FREE of charge, 8-week empowerment program for women who have experienced abuse and violence. This program is designed to foster healing, personal growth, and community connection.

We are ready to run the second group starting late May - however to keep it FREE OF CHARGE for the participants we NEED community support. We need Funded agencies to provide supported referrals and local businesses and community members to donate and/or sponsor places.

As a qualified, trained and experienced Facilitator, I am also delighted we officially have a second qualified and experienced practitioner on board as co-facilitator for this Empowering Supportive women's group.

We are also offering opportunities to graduates to train as volunteer Space Holders to offer additional support to women participants through the 8 week program. (Training is $700 and training manuals are $130 each, so we cant do this without help!)

Please reach out for more information and encourage interested women to register interest as places are limited.

This is a fantastic program and we are really looking forward to launching our next group after seeing the positive results of the Feb- April group.

I run Cloud House Therapies- a multi-modality therapy and counselling business in Warrnambool, Victoria.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful group support can be for women who have experienced trauma. These groups provide a safe environment to heal, build resilience, and rediscover self-worth.

The first program started on February 25th, 2025 and was offered free of charge to participants—but the costs for me and my new business are significant.

Why I Need Your Help

I self-funded the first program myself, at the same time as launching a new small therapy business - so I had no income for months due to set up costs for the business.

The womens group required:

Two Professional Facilitators and (ideally) a Volunteer Space Holder

2 Program manuals for facilitators and participant books for each attendee (*Update Thankfully donations covered the costs of these items which with postage came to over $450)

Mural materials plus postage ( approx $120)

Venue

Supplies and Resources for therapeutic activities

Refreshments for participants

Promotion to reach women who need this service

Coordination and management of program and staff.

As I paid for promotional flyers and sponorship information packs , the first group didnt just represent hundreds of dollars in volunteer hours - it also cost me a significant amount in actual costs.

I cant do that again as I need to focus on making money in my business - so we need Sponsors, Donations, Supporters and community partners.

My Co-facilitator gave up paid shifts at work to volunteer for the program which is very generous and I want to be able to pay her.

My dream is to make this an ongoing initiative, offering multiple free programs each year to support the women who need it most.

I also want to support students and offer scholarships to women who can expand and enrich the mentoring and support available.

Your donation will directly fund resources for this program and help me continue running future sessions.

The Impact of Your Support

Your contribution can change lives. Imagine:

A woman gaining confidence to pursue a new career

Someone rebuilding relationships or creating a safe, supportive community

A survivor finding peace and reclaiming her strength

Here’s some examples of ways your donation can help:

$35: Provides a program book for one participant

$50: Helps to provide tea, coffee and snacks

$100 Helps with printing, advertising and promotion

$150: Covers essential resources for a group program activity

$700 Purchases official facilitator training for volunteer staff

$1500: Provides a Scholarship to train and mentor one woman

$3500: Helps us launch another 8-week program later in the year

Join Me in Making a Difference

Together, we can provide a lifeline for women in our community. Please share this campaign and consider donating—even the smallest contribution makes a huge difference.

Thank you so much for supporting this project and empowering women to heal, grow, and thrive.