Our Programs are designed for the long game.
Not crisis. Not quick fixes. The real, steady work of rebuilding your life on your own terms, next to women who already understand because they're doing it too.
Recovery is an active process.
Our programs rotate throughout the year and in line with the school terms. Every one of them is free.
Support the whole way through. Some available now, and some to come.
Restore Studio
Trauma informed art therapy with Jean Chopping. Two sessions a week, capped at 8, childminding available.
Next Chapter
Four-week financial independence course built with Fenwick Collective. First cohort Term 4, 2026.
Legal Pathways
Navigation, referrals and court readiness. Understanding the system before you step into it.
BLOOM
Six-week recovery and empowerment program built by Shelley Spencer. Day, evening and young adult groups.
Coffee & Connection
Peer community. Events. Connection is where women heal.
Move Together
Breathwork, gentle movement and dance to settle the nervous system. Women, teens and family days.
Circle of Security
Eight-week parenting and attachment program with Joanne Macaulay, capped at 12.
Navigate co-parenting
Co-parenting safely with the person who harmed you.
Not sure what you need yet?
That's okay. Start with a coffee and we'll work it out together.
RUNNING NOW
Our programs run during, and outside our regular centre open hours for programs. Your session times are below.
Restore Studio: Art Therapy
DFV Recovery Art Therapy Program: by Jean Chopping
Our Art Therapy Program runs trauma-informed sessions where women and children use paint, drawing, collage and many creative ways to process what they've lived through.
This is not an art class and no skill’s are needed.
Classes are currently held on a Tuesday. We offer individual classes for those are not quite ready to enter a group class, group classes and mums and kids classes.
Individual classes are intended to be short term, to get you ready to enter a group class for community and social connection.
Mum and Kids classes are an incredible tool to help rebuild and strengthen your bond, as well as work through some tough topics that are hard to tackle head on.
Jean Chopping who is a qualified counsellor and registered art therapist, BCouns, MMH (AThR), leads Restore Studio. She works with women, children and families across the Sunshine Coast, specialising in trauma, grief and loss, and domestic violence recovery.
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Capped at 8 for group classes.
1 hour to 90 minute sessions.
Child minding available.
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Every Tuesday during school terms.
Individual Classes
Group Women Classes
Mums and Kids Classes.Check our calendar for availability.
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The class will be run at our Somewhere To Go Community Centre, which is located in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
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Restore Studio: Art Therapy is completely free!
BLOOM
DFV Recovery and Empowerment Program Delivered by: Shelley Spencer
A 6-week program for women ready to take the next step forward in their healing journey post intimate partner violence.
BLOOM is a small, supported group program designed to help women understand their 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.
Our current 2026 cohort is FULL.
You can find out more information in the BLOOM Program drop down, or when you register your interest for joining our 2027 cohort.
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Our second cohort will be starting in January 2027.
Running for 6 weeks.
(We ask for your commitment to all 6 weeks.)
Capped at 8 women per class.
Arrive 30 minutes before your session starts
Each session runs 1 hour.
Light refreshments provided.
Childminding available. -
Details to be confirmed.
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The course will be run at our Somewhere To Go Community Centre, which is located in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
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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.
NEXT CHAPTER: Financial Independence Program
Delivered in collaboration with Fenwick Collective
You were never bad with money. You were never given the chance.
ROLLING OUT VERY EARLY 2027 - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW.
NEXT CHAPTER is a free, four-workshop financial independence program created by Somewhere To Go Foundation for women rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence.
Presented in collaboration with Tegan Streeter from Fenwick Collective and other local business leaders, NEXT CHAPTER is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take control of your financial future.
You don't need any financial knowledge or experience to participate. We'll work through everything in plain English, in a welcoming and supportive environment where questions are encouraged.
Made possible by the Empowering Queensland Women Grant Program Round 2 2025
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Held over 4 weeks
Limited to 15 for our first cohort.
More information available by Registering Your Interest below.
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Rolling out very early 2027.
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The class will be run at our Somewhere To Go Community Centre, which is located in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
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Our Next Chapter: Financial Independence Program is completely free!
Facilitated by: Joanne Macaulay, M.Ed (Behavioural Science)
Registered Occupational Therapist
Founder & Senior Clinician, Grow Together, Buderim
Circle of Security
You can leave the violence and still be parenting in the shadow of it.
Circle of Security is an evidence-based, attachment-focused parenting program that helps caregivers read what their child is actually asking for, and respond to it. Not perfectly. Just well enough, often enough, to build a relationship that holds.
Over eight weeks, in a small group capped at 12, parents learn to understand their child's emotional world, recognise the need underneath the behaviour, sit with big emotions instead of bracing against them, and rebuild the connection that violence interrupted.
There is no judgement in this room. Nobody is being assessed. It's parents working out how to do this next part well.
First cohort starting early 2027. Register your interest now.
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Eight weeks. Small group, maximum 12. Delivered in a safe, supportive environment.
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Beginning early 2027
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The class will be run at our Somewhere To Go Community Centre, which is located in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
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Our Circle of Security program is completely free!
Our programs are running!
Before completing a program you must complete a First Visit & Intake at the STGF Centre.
Click the link to book your intake, join a program, or register your interest for an upcoming or not yet available program.