SistaCare brings women together in a supportive environment to build connections and confidence and grow understanding of healthy and respectful relationships.

Our first SistaCare locations were Condobolin (Lachlan), Forbes, Parkes, Narromine and Bourke. In March 2026, we are expanding SistaCare to an additional six locations: Broken Hill, Cobar, Cowra, Nyngan, Warren and Wilcannia.

SistaCare groups usually meet every fortnight and all women are welcome. Peer support includes a range of activities: yarning circles, art therapy, journey journalling, vision boards, tree of life and other recreational activities.

Education sessions could include domestic and family violence, money skills, women’s health topics, wellbeing, employment and other topics the group’s members choose as helpful for them to meet their goals.

Our caring and knowledgeable local female team members facilitate the groups. The groups draw strength from the wisdom and experience of all their participants.

‘There are days when someone is having a down [day] and basically the group is just about that person that day and tries to pick them up.’ – SistaCare client

We have expanded SistaCare to the six new locations thanks to funding from Strong and Resilient Communities – Inclusive Communities.

The story of SistaCare, which was designed and delivered by us, featured on the program of the 2025 Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference.