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What's On at Broken to Brilliant 

Welcome to "What's On" at Broken to Brilliant – Our Programs and Events

Here you will find transformative programs for domestic violence survivors and engaging fundraising events that invite you to be an integral part of our mission - mentoring fellow survivors to recover, heal, and rebuild their lives.

 

Why Choose Broken to Brilliant Programs?

Our programs are designed to create a transformative and trauma-informed environment, ensuring survivors receive the care and support needed for their unique healing journey. By leveraging personal experiences, backed by research evidence and insights from government reports, we have developed a range of programs aimed at reducing the long-term impact of domestic violence.

 

Discover new programs each year in our 'Road Map to Recovery', from Financial Superwomen workshops to equine therapy programs like HEART and RESTORE and Rise 2 Rebuild trauma-informed parenting. Support Walks in Brisbane and a beach walk in Mackay provide community connection.

 

Book Your Spot:

By participating in our events and programs, you not only empower yourself but contribute to the collective healing of survivors. Secure your spot now and take a significant step towards reclaiming your life.

 

Join us on the Broken to Brilliant journey — from broken to truly brilliant.

Upcoming Programs & Events

  • Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment
    Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment
    Tue, 04 Feb
    South Brisbane
    04 Feb 2025, 9:45 am – 29 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm
    South Brisbane, 4 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
    04 Feb 2025, 9:45 am – 29 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm
    South Brisbane, 4 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
    Are you ready to reclaim your life and rebuild your confidence after domestic violence? Join Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment, a 10-session trauma-informed group program designed to help survivors like you heal, grow, and thrive. 
  • RESTORE - Program 1: Wednesdays 21st May - 25 June 10am - 1pm
    RESTORE - Program 1: Wednesdays 21st May - 25 June 10am - 1pm
    Wed, 21 May
    Tallebudgera Valley
    21 May 2025, 10:00 am AEST – 25 June 2025, 1:00 pm AEST
    Tallebudgera Valley, 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228, Australia
    21 May 2025, 10:00 am AEST – 25 June 2025, 1:00 pm AEST
    Tallebudgera Valley, 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228, Australia
    Rebuild Empowerment Safely Through Outdoor Relational Equine Our RESTORE Program is designed specifically for women survivors to rebuild with the support of our beautiful horses, professional counsellors, equine specialists and domestic violence survivors.
  • HEART - Healing Equine Art Resilience Therapy
    HEART - Healing Equine Art Resilience Therapy
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 24 May
    Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall
    24 May 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
    Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall , Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall, 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228, Australia
    24 May 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
    Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall , Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall, 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228, Australia
    HEART Program – Healing Equine Art Resilience Therapy is for families impacted by domestic and family violence and professionals who work with survivors. Enjoy horses and art therapy.
  • Steps to Rebuild your Life - Online Course
    Steps to Rebuild your Life - Online Course
    Online course open
    https://broken-to-brilliant.teachable.com/
    Online course open
    https://broken-to-brilliant.teachable.com/
    Online course open
    https://broken-to-brilliant.teachable.com/
    Domestic violence survivors can rebuild their life after domestic violence via the online course Steps to Rebuild Your Life
  • Expression of Interest - Share your story
    Expression of Interest - Share your story
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Express your interest in being an author & share your story of rebuilding your life after domestic violence. We are preparing for future books, one with professionals who experienced domestic violence, one where survivors used faith or spirituality to heal and from a rural area & more themes.
  • West Chermside Walking Group 2nd Sat each month at Silky Oak Espresso
    West Chermside Walking Group 2nd Sat each month at Silky Oak Espresso
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 14 Dec
    Silky Oak Espresso West Chermside
    14 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Silky Oak Espresso West Chermside , 46 Ainsdale St, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia
    14 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Silky Oak Espresso West Chermside , 46 Ainsdale St, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia
    The Broken to Brilliant Walking Group on the 2nd Saturday of the month, meets at Silky Oak Espresso coffee shop at Ainsdale St West Chermside at 7 am. We walk along to Downfall Creek, to Milne Hill & back for a cuppa at 8 am.
  • Redlands Walking Group 2nd Sat each month at Schmoffee Coffee Shop
    Redlands Walking Group 2nd Sat each month at Schmoffee Coffee Shop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 14 Dec
    Schmoffee Coffee Shop Thornlands
    14 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Schmoffee Coffee Shop Thornlands , 343 Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia
    14 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Schmoffee Coffee Shop Thornlands , 343 Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia
    The Broken to Brilliant Redlands Walking Group on the 2nd Saturday of the month, meets at Schmoffee Coffee Shop 343 Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands at 7 am. We walk 7-8 and coffee time is 8am.
  • Free Financial Superwomen on-line workshop
    Free Financial Superwomen on-line workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Online fortnightly
    08 Dec 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
    Online fortnightly
    08 Dec 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
    Online fortnightly
    Register to attend the FREE online workshop for female domestic violence survivors looking for financial knowledge so they can become Financial Superwomen. Easy to understand information & answers to questions on all things MONEY & Finances.
  • Cultivating Brilliance:  Empowering Mothers to Rise and Rebuild
    Cultivating Brilliance:  Empowering Mothers to Rise and Rebuild
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Zoom
    08 Dec 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Zoom
    08 Dec 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Zoom
    Join this inspiring Cultivating Brilliance session with Jamie Shepherd, founder of the Rise to Rebuild. This session will draw on the program’s key principles of Reconnection, Inspiration, Self-Love, and Empowerment to help mothers on their journey of healing and rebuilding after domestic abuse. 
  • Newstead Walking Group 2nd Sunday at each month at The Fox's Hollow'
    Newstead Walking Group 2nd Sunday at each month at The Fox's Hollow'
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Newstead
    08 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Newstead, 1 Newstead Tce, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
    08 Dec 2024, 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Newstead, 1 Newstead Tce, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
    Join the Broken to Brilliant Newstead Walking Group on the 2nd Sunday of the month, which meets in front of 'The Fox's Hollow' 1 Newstead Tce, Newstead 4006. Parking is free on Waterloo Street... We walk from 7-8 and meet back at Fonzie Abbott at 8 for a cuppa and chat.
  • Cultivating Brilliance - The Importance of Self-Love with Donna Davies
    Cultivating Brilliance - The Importance of Self-Love with Donna Davies
    Wed, 04 Dec
    The Importance of Self-Love - Donna Davies
    04 Dec 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Importance of Self-Love - Donna Davies
    04 Dec 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    The Importance of Self-Love - Donna Davies
    Self-Love, led by Donna Davies, who will share simple, practical tools to help you begin your journey to self-love. Life’s challenges can often leave us feeling disconnected, but Donna will show you how to start shifting from self-doubt to self-acceptance.
  • 4th Annual RAW Retreat
    4th Annual RAW Retreat
    Sun, 01 Dec
    RAW
    01 Dec 2024, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    RAW
    01 Dec 2024, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    RAW
    4th Annual RAW Retreat – A Morning of Heartfelt Connection and Transformation Join us live online for an unforgettable morning where real women share inspiring personal raw and real stories of resilience, growth, and empowerment. $47 We Pay it forward 50% of proceeds donated to Broken to Brilliant.
  •  Defining Moments - Cultivating Brilliance session
     Defining Moments - Cultivating Brilliance session
    Wed, 27 Nov
    ZOOM
    27 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
    ZOOM
    27 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST
    ZOOM
    Defining Moments is about Navigating Past Trauma, and the session is designed to identify and heal the moments in our lives that have defined who we believe we are.
  • Plant Sale - Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop
    Plant Sale - Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 16 Nov
    Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop
    16 Nov 2024, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm AEST
    Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop , Shop 2b/2-6 Railway Parade, Geebung QLD 4034, Australia
    16 Nov 2024, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm AEST
    Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop , Shop 2b/2-6 Railway Parade, Geebung QLD 4034, Australia
    Pop in and pick up a plant or two at the Broken to Brilliant Geebung Op Shop plant sale on the third Saturday of each month.
  • Mackay Connection Walking Group
    Mackay Connection Walking Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 16 Nov
    Bucasia
    16 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Bucasia, 35 Bucasia Esplanade, Bucasia QLD 4750, Australia
    16 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Bucasia, 35 Bucasia Esplanade, Bucasia QLD 4750, Australia
    The Broken to Brilliant Connection Walking Group on the 3rd Saturday of the month, meets at Bucasia Café, 35 Bucasia Esp, Bucasia Beach at 8 am. We enjoy a nice walk and finish with a cuppa and chat.
  • Botanic Gardens Connection Walking Group   (1)
    Botanic Gardens Connection Walking Group   (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 16 Nov
    Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
    16 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha , 152 Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Mount Coot-Tha QLD 4066, Australia
    16 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
    Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha , 152 Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Mount Coot-Tha QLD 4066, Australia
    The Broken to Brilliant Connection Walking Group on the 3rd Saturday of the month, meets at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Information Centre, Mount Coot-tha, 152 Mount Coot-tha Road, Mount Coot-tha, at 8 am. We enjoy a nice walk and finish with a cuppa and chat.
  • Broken to Brilliant Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
    Broken to Brilliant Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
    Wed, 13 Nov
    Chermside West
    13 Nov 2024, 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm AEST
    Chermside West, 1/50 Ainsdale St, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia
    13 Nov 2024, 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm AEST
    Chermside West, 1/50 Ainsdale St, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia
    You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the financial members of Broken to Brilliant, on the evening of Wednesday 13th November 2024, join us at 6:45 pm ready for a 7 pm start.
  • Free Financial Superwomen Workshop - Beerburrum Queensland
    Free Financial Superwomen Workshop - Beerburrum Queensland
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Beerburrum
    19 Oct 2024, 9:45 am – 3:30 pm AEST
    Beerburrum, Beerburrum QLD, Australia
    19 Oct 2024, 9:45 am – 3:30 pm AEST
    Beerburrum, Beerburrum QLD, Australia
    Register to attend this FREE Workshop in Beerburrum Queensland for female domestic violence survivors looking for financial knowledge so they can become Financial Superwomen. Easy to understand information & answers to questions on all things MONEY & Finances.
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