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Many women who have experienced economic abuse have been prevented from working or otherwise had their employment sabotaged. The prospect of re-entering the workforce can seem daunting after a period away because of abuse. There are government initiatives and not-for-profit organisations expressly set up to support women become ready to work. Some organisations support women to gain employment while others support women to become self-employed.

Return to Work (NSW) Return to Work grants offered by Service NSW, assist unemployed women to overcome barriers they may face in gaining work. Grants of up to $5,000 can be used for a range of goods and services.
Fitted for Work Fitted for Work helps women in Australia experiencing disadvantage get work, keep work and navigate through working life with success. Anyone who identifies as a woman and those who do not wish to be limited by definition, are welcome.
Global Sisters Global Sisters provides the tools, skills, support and mentoring for women to build their own business and gain financial freedom.
TAFE Smart and Skilled People who have experienced domestic and family violence in NSW may be eligible for a 100% subsidy on a Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level qualification on the NSW Skills List.
Sister Works Sister Works Empowerment Hubs equip migrant and refugee women with essential skills required to enhance their economic self-sufficiency.
Dress for Success - Adelaide Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success - Brisbane Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success - Hobart Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success - Perth Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success - SE Melbourne Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success - Sydney Dress for Success works to empower women, trans women and non-binary people to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Arise Foundation Arise Foundation focuses on the empowerment and financial freedom of survivors of economic abuse through non-interest loans, employment training and job placement, and wrap-around support services.
Banksia Academy Banksia Academy is a not-for-profit organisation providing training, education, access to appropriate and sustainable employment opportunities, and a program of trauma-informed wrap-around supports for women survivors to achieve long-term financial independence.
Zahra Foundation Zahra Foundation provides tailored programs and services that promote the economic empowerment of women in South Australia. Services include financial counselling. (08) 6148 3636