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Women's Healing Sanctuary

Women’s Healing Sanctuary provides a safe, restful and nurturing space for women who need respite and support.
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It is somewhere to pause, where you are the priority, and we do all the work. We are a not-for-profit charity in the Port Stephens area (NSW).

09/10/2025

𝑳𝙚𝒂𝙧𝒏𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝙩𝒐 𝒓𝙚𝒄𝙤𝒈𝙣𝒊𝙨𝒆 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒖𝙣𝒅𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒕𝙖𝒏𝙙 𝙮𝒐𝙪𝒓 𝒆𝙢𝒐𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏𝙨.

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09/10/2025

✨ A sacred space for healing and hope ✨
This two night retreat offers a sacred and supportive space for women navigating cancer to rest, reflect and reconnect with themselves, with nature, and with others who understand their path.

Through gentle wellness experiences, nourishing meals, and moments of stillness, we aim to provide more than respite, offering a sense of belonging, care and renewal.

These retreats are truly special. They remind us of the power of community, compassion and the healing that comes when women are given time to simply be.

💚 A few places are still available for this special retreat. If you know a woman who would benefit from this time of healing and connection, we warmly invite her to join us. https://womenshealingsanctuary.com.au/event/women-with-cancer-retreat/

08/10/2025

We had a wonderful morning with over 300 women at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club, supporting the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group Pink Breakfast. 💗

Tomaree BCSG and their incredible volunteers provide an invaluable service transporting breast cancer patients from the Tomaree Peninsula to John Hunter Hospital for treatment, ensuring our community has access to first-class care.

We also heard about the inspiring work of Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW, which offers vital support to families of seriously ill children.

Congratulations to Ivy, winner of the Women’s Healing Sanctuary prize of a two-night stay to rest, restore and rejuvenate. 🌿

It was a morning of women supporting women, connection, and community making a real difference together. 🌸

Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group

07/10/2025

🌿 Testimonial Tuesday 🌿
We are so grateful to receive feedback like this from one of our valued DVCAS partners:

"Thank you for giving women the chance to breathe, rest and start their journey of recovery. You will never know the true impact you have with your space and your people who support these women. Thank you." 💚

We are honoured to walk alongside women on their first healing journey. To know that our space and our people make a difference reminds us why we do what we do.

✨ Thank you to our partners and supporters who help make this possible. Together, we are creating a safe, nurturing place for women to rest, recover and reconnect.

06/10/2025

PORT Stephens author and Women’s Healing Sanctuary co-founder Sharalyn Drayton, has released her personal memoir “Finding Tomorrow”. The book explores Drayton’s journey through grief and healing following personal loss. She described the writing process as both painful and transformative. .....

06/10/2025

Exciting news! We’ve been awarded an Australia Post Community Grant towards our Women's Circle Morning Tea gatherings. With this funding, we’ll be able to continue fostering connection, healing, and community for women in the Port Stephens/Newcastle and Hunter regions, while also enhancing our program with free monthly wellness sessions that are open and accessible to all women.

Our next morning tea will be held on 6 November from 10.30am-12pm. Stay tuned for more details about the wellness session we will be hosting at this women's circle event.

We’re proud to be one of many organisations delivering across Australia, one project at a time.

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05/10/2025

Thank you YOUtopia WELLbeing for being part of our Women's Wellness Weekend and sharing your magic with our guests as they nourish their wellbeing. 💚🙏 We are so grateful to share this journey with these amazing women.

03/10/2025

🙏Without our community donors and sponsors, much of this impact would not be possible.

🪽 22% of all stays since July 2023 have been funded through our Angel Sponsorship Program, giving women access to healing and recovery during when they need it most.

With your support, Women's Healing Sanctuary provides women a safe, nurturing space where they can rediscover strength, healing, and hope. 💚

02/10/2025

The women who stay with us share transformations that remind us of the power of rest and connection:

💚 81% report a significant improvement in mental health & wellbeing
🌸 82% gain clarity and insights
🌱 64% feel better equipped to manage life’s challenges
💖 Over 90% now give themselves permission for self-care

Every stay is more than just accommodation, it's a foundation for lasting clarity, healing, and wellbeing.

01/10/2025

Since July 2023, we have been honoured to hold space for so many women on their healing journeys. 🌿
✨ 158 women supported
✨ 428 nights of rest, nourishment & care provided
✨ 22% of stays funded through our Angel Sponsorship Program

Every night at Women's Healing Sanctuary is a story of courage, hope and healing. Thank you for trusting us. 💚

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Port Stephens, NSW
2324

Telephone

+61456150619

Website

https://womenshealingsanctuary.com.au/

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