BLOOM - Our flagship six week recovery program
For women and young adults who have experienced intimate partner violence
OUR DFV RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
A 6-week program for women and young adults ready to take the next step’s forward in their journey of healing after intimate partner violence.
BLOOM is a small, supported group program designed to help you to understand your journey, and learn pathways to healing.
This is a space to be honest, to be heard and to grow. At your own pace, with women walking a similar path beside you.
WHO RUNS IT
Shelley Spencer
Shelley Spencer wrote Bloom, our six-week recovery program, and co-facilitates it.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a Bachelor of Social Work, and will hold her Masters in both by mid 2027. Her qualifications are only half of what she brings to the room.
Shelley is a child survivor of domestic and family violence. She knows what it is to grow up inside it, and what it takes to build a life on the other side. That lived experience, paired with years of professional practice, is written into every week of Bloom. It is why the program meets women where they actually are, not where a textbook says they should be.
The Details
DATE
Our first in-take of 2026 is FULL. Please register your interest to join our 2027 cohort.
SESSION TIMES
TBC in 2027
COST
BLOOM is completely free. All we ask is your commitment to show up for all 6 weeks. For yourself and for the women beside you.
Child minding
Nobody misses out because they have no one to watch their children. They are always welcome.
Dinner for your children
So that after the evening session you can get them straight home to bed.
Something to eat
Morning Tea during the day and supper at night. We know learning can be hard on an empty stomach.
BLOOM is for you if…
You have left and everyone thinks the hard part is over. You are rebuilding on your own. You are tired of explaining yourself. You want to be around women who already understand.
Not sure it’s for you? Come and talk to us in the centre Monday to Wednesday 10am-2pm or email us at hello@somewheretogofoundation.com.au