Supported by Cumberland Council’s interagencies, The Warrior Woman Foundation helps young and vulnerable women from low socio-economic areas who are about to exit the foster care system, with the financial literacy and life skills to support them into adulthood.
“The program bridges the gap between adolescence and the emerging adulthood stage,” Sarah said.
“To ensure these young women do not fall through the cracks, we provide a strong safety net of support which includes peer support, group mentoring and weekly one-to-one mentoring.
“There are a lot of positive changes happening in Western Sydney, but it’s also an area that has a lot of unmet needs, so it’s a great feeling to be working in the Cumberland community to break down some of the barriers for young women who need access to support and services.”
Operating for the last two years and supporting 25 young women a year, with funding to support 50 for this year, Sarah said all of the participants had either gone to work or study.
“A lot of Young Warriors say to me it’s a transformative experience,” she said.
“They often become mentors because they want to help, but they quickly realise they are also benefitting from the connection with their Young Warrior and the other mentors.”
The Foundation is always on the lookout for ‘Warriors’ who can act as positive female role model mentors. Details: warriorwoman.org.au.
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