If you need immediate help, call the Police on 000 or Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732

Welcome to Bondi
Beach Cottage

We welcome and nurture families, women and children with support, learning and mentoring.

Bondi Beach Cottage acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Bondi Beach Cottage provides

Women’s Counselling and Support

Providing counselling and support services to vulnerable women especially those experiencing family violence.

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Occasional Childcare Services

Quality and affordable childcare for up to 20 children in a warm and nurturing environment.

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How we’ve supported the community

232

women accessed specialist domestic and family violence occasions of service

2,518

occasions of service to women impacted by DFV

66

free half day childcare sessions accessed by women during counselling

86

children attended childcare at Bondi Beach Cottage

Bondi Beach Cottage is funded by

Latest news and stories

February 15, 2024

Changes to Bondi Beach Cottage’s Board

The Bondi Beach Cottage board has appointed Fiona Crockett to chair at our 2023 AGM after our long-standing chair Susan Price stepped down after 5 years in the role.

August 31, 2023

Changes to Childcare Subsidy (CCS) from July 2023 (Childcare)

From 10 July 2023, most families using early childhood education and care will get more CCS.

Upcoming workshops and courses

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Our workshops and courses are open to anyone interested in joining. It’s our hope that you gain tools, practical tips, and most of all confidence.
  • Employment Empowerment Workshop

    This program supports women who have been socially isolated, largely due to financial violence and are wanting to regain financial security by re-entering the workforce. The program aims to have the participants job ready by building their confidence to re-enter the job market, assisting with résumé writing and interview skills and updating their technology skills. We can also assist with childcare for children under 5 while you attend the program.

    Cost: Free for eligible women

    Duration: 1 on 1 coaching sessions x3

  • Circle of Security

    The program is an evidence-based, structured, and supportive eight-week group program which aims to nurture a secure attachment for children to their primary caregiver and in doing so, fosters the child’s confidence, compassion and resilience to leave them better able to regulate their emotions.

    Caregivers participating in the group learn how to:

    • Feel less stress and more competent as a parent
    • Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs
    • Help their child to get to know their feelings and how to calm down
    • Understand their child’s need to explore and learn about their world
    • Find the confidence to set age-appropriate limits.

    Cost: $150 per family

    Duration: 8-weeks x 2-hour session