Our mission
The Sarah Ford Foundation is a registered charity supporting women affected by family and domestic violence, poverty, homelessness and trauma through exercise, education and community support programs that promote recovery, resilience, confidence and social connection.
We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild confidence, develop resilience and create meaningful social connections regardless of her circumstances.
Recovery
Supporting women to rebuild confidence, resilience and hope following adversity.
Connection
Creating opportunities for meaningful social connection, belonging and peer support
Evidence-Informed
Our programs are informed by current evidence, professional expertise and lived experience to support recovery, resilience and social connection.
ROSE Program
The ROSE Program is the Sarah Ford Foundation’s flagship program, designed to support women affected by family and domestic violence through exercise and social connection in a safe, welcoming and trauma-informed environment.
ROSE stands for Reclaim, Overcome, Strengthen and Empower.
The program provides opportunities for women to rebuild confidence, develop resilience and create meaningful social connections through structured group exercise.
Training Approach
Our trauma-informed training approach combines aerobic exercise, strength training and functional movement in a supportive group environment.
The program is informed by participant feedback, professional expertise and current evidence exploring the benefits of physical activity for women who have experienced trauma.
Sessions are designed to be welcoming, adaptable and suitable for all fitness levels, with a focus on building confidence, capability and connection.
You do not need any previous exercise experience. Our ROSE Facilitator, who is an AUSactive registered fitness professional will guide and support you every step of the way.
Who can Participate?
Women affected by Family and Domestic Violence
Women affected by family and domestic violence are welcome to self-refer to the ROSE Program.
Free to access
Safe and confidential
Limited creche places available
Register securely and confidentially here
Service Providers
Community organisations, support services, family and domestic violence services, employment providers and other referral agencies are welcome to refer women to the ROSE Program.
We value collaboration and welcome opportunities to work alongside organisations that support women affected by family and domestic violence.
For referral enquiries, partnership opportunities or to learn more about the program, please contact us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Sarah Ford Foundation does not offer crisis support.
If you are in an emergency please call 000
Helplines:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
Domestic Violence: 1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT)
13YARN: 13 92 76
The Sarah Ford Foundation is registered as a charity with the Australian Not-for-profit and Charities Commission (ACNC). ABN: 66495354126
Please note: “Foundation” forms part of our trading name and does not indicate that we are a philanthropic or private ancillary foundation.
The Sarah Ford Foundation acknowledges the significant impact family, domestic and sexual violence has on the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and young people. We recognise their courage, hope and determination to live fulfilling lives free from violence.
The Sarah Ford Foundation acknowledges the individual and collective experiences of those with a living or lived experience. We recognise their wise contribution at all levels throughout the business and value the courage of those who share their experiences for the purpose of creating safe spaces that improve mental health outcomes.
The Sarah Ford Foundation respectfully acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians of this country and its waters, their stories, traditions and living cultures.