Toowoomba CommuniTEA

TOOWOOMBA COMMUNITEA

Building Stronger Recovery Pathways Across the Darling Downs

Wednesday 18 November 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm
Laurel Bank Hall, Toowoomba

About this FREE Event

The Women's Resilience Centre invites service providers, health professionals, community organisations, government representatives and sector leaders to join us for a conversation about supporting women after domestic abuse and trauma.

Across the Darling Downs, organisations are doing incredible work supporting women experiencing domestic and family violence, trauma, homelessness, financial hardship and other challenges.

The Toowoomba CommuniTEA is an opportunity to connect, share insights and learn more about the organisations supporting women across the Darling Downs.

Together, we'll explore how women can be better connected with support throughout their recovery journey.

Event Program

11:00am
Morning Tea and Networking

11:30am
Welcome and Opening Remarks

11:35am
Why We're Here: The Women's Resilience Centre

11:45am
Panel Discussion: Building Stronger Recovery Pathways Across the Darling Downs

12:25pm
Audience Questions and Discussion

12:40pm
Networking

1:00pm
Close

Panel Discussion

Building Stronger Recovery Pathways Across the Darling Downs

Join local practitioners working directly with women across the Darling Downs:

Kelly S

Integrated Service Response Worker

DVAC (Domestic Violence Action Centre)

Facilitated by

Deanne Bennett
Fundraising & Marketing Manager
Women's Resilience Centre

Together, we'll explore:

• What happens after immediate crisis support ends?

• What challenges do women face as they rebuild their lives?

• What's working well across the Darling Downs?

• Where are the gaps and challenges?

• What can organisations do to help women find the right support when they need it?

Drawing on their experience supporting women across the region, panellists will share practical insights, local perspectives and opportunities for collaboration.

Who Should Attend?

We welcome representatives from:

• Domestic and family violence services

• Women's services

• Community and neighbourhood organisations

• Mental health providers

• Financial counselling services

• Health and hospital services

• Legal and advocacy organisations

• Education and employment providers

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

• Local government and community leaders

If your organisation supports women across any stage of their recovery journey, we would love to have you join the conversation.

About the Women's Resilience Centre

The Women's Resilience Centre is a national online service supporting women to heal and rebuild their lives after domestic abuse and trauma.

Through telehealth client support, online courses and mentoring, we help women who have moved beyond crisis build confidence, wellbeing and hope for the future.