<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our mission. Domestic Violence Survivors mentoring fellow survivors to recover, heal and rebuild their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:14:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[GROW: Nurturing Healing Through the Power of Plants ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a unique kind of magic that happens when you press your hands into cool, dark earth. For survivors of domestic violence, this simple act can be the first step toward reclaiming a sense of peace and personal power.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/grow-nurturing-healing-through-the-power-of-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a23fafb195405000210102e</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening for Healing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resilience Through Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Volunteers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_3c97e1a44718406fbb2638e60ed6dd6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic violence survivors from rural, regional and remote Australia share stories of strength in new book Violence to Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian domestic violence charity Broken to Brilliant launched its fifth book, Violence to Victory, at an invitation-only event at Royal on the Park, Brisbane on Sunday 24 May. The book shares powerful stories of women who have lived through domestic and family violence in regional and outback Australia, and rebuilt their lives with courage, insight and hope. Each author participated in Broken to Brilliant’s 12-month narrative-therapy Author Program. Founded and run by fellow survivors,...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/domestic-violence-survivors-from-rural-regional-and-remote-australia-share-stories-of-strength-in-n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15826ff3bc0136e51d4f48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:49:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_3b22166382464080bac8ad8b5a058f8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Circle Moment: Karen Jacobsen Returns to Royal on the Park for Broken to Brilliant’s 10-Year Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen is International Patron of the Australian charity founded and led by domestic violence survivors. On Sunday 24th May, she helped them celebrate 10 Brilliant Charity Years with a full-day forum showcasing survivor programs, stories, recovery and change.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/full-circle-moment-karen-jacobsen-returns-to-royal-on-the-park-for-broken-to-brilliant-s-10-year-ce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1579d5b3f40ff4eeeb8989</guid><category><![CDATA[Media Release]]></category><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_12cef097e32c493da10c51eccebe49a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRUST THE PROCESS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your body holds stories your mind hasn’t spoken yet. A gentle, trauma-informed creative therapies workshop combining movement, breath and art to support healing, nervous system regulation, and reconnection with self, at your own pace, in a safe and supportive environment.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/trust-the-process-movement-and-art-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e353180c8d230c9e8f5679</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_fceecfb4d8f44ced92c88e991ee289c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Year Starts at Full Speed – Reflections on the Rush into 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we race through 2026, Broken to Brilliant is supporting survivors, celbrating our tenth year and launch our 5th book Violence to Victory and more ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/when-the-year-starts-at-full-speed-reflections-on-the-rush-into-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d108e7072d140cb957064b</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_0aa4584e27ea4ecc98b44dc3fa79bb04~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Power and Control in Relationships: A Guide for Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our mailbox today, we received something truly powerful—the new Power and Control Wheels  from the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation.  These resources have been designed especially for parents. They help recognize early warning signs of unhealthy relationships and open up vital conversations with young people. At Broken to Brilliant, we know that domestic violence is not just physical. It often includes hidden patterns of coercion, control, and intimidation. These patterns erode a person’s...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/new-power-and-control-wheels-helping-parents-spot-the-signs-and-start-the-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a31e88054d02f5f63a0d48</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_0bedc655e3a245dfb8efc924adec31e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measuring outcomes from trauma-informed programs like Stepping Stones can be challenging, especially without dedicated funding for evaluation. Still, we prioritise participant feedback to inform quality improvements and contribute to recovery-focused KPIs under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032. Read how Broken to Brilliant has used a range of methods to gather the impact and value of the Stepping Stones program. ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/healing-together-the-impact-of-the-stepping-stones-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6808c10e7c84107804bd6bfa</guid><category><![CDATA[Stepping Stones]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_edafc54e668f4c90b4e326cbaea74c1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Broken to Brilliant, we believe in survivor-led healing, creative expression, and the power of community. Our Stepping Stones: A Creative Journey to Empowerment program, generously funded by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust, wrapped up in late March 2025 after ten transformative sessions of growth, reflection, and reconnection.  Stepping Stones offers trauma-informed support and healing through creative and practical tools, guided by peer mentors who have walked similar paths.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/stepping-stones-a-creative-journey-to-empowerment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7b733555ee813e6a4a293</guid><category><![CDATA[Stepping Stones]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:22:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_ecea6e568a894a5b9f6d501e98d18997~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give a Book – A Book for Every Refuge Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant's goal is simple yet powerful: to place a book on every refuge bed in Australia, ensuring survivors have access to...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/give-a-book-a-book-for-every-refuge-bed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfffb581ea10963245d816</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Give a Book ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Book]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_2bbea0d0fd6b4281b14445f2fe60dfc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_619,h_873,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You to Our Brilliant Volunteers – 2024 in Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanking the incredible contributions from Broken to Brilliant's volunteers in 2024! ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/thank-you-to-our-brilliant-volunteers-2024-in-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674d9807818ff9351331fe13</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_6e1da5ceb7d348748b1bd765c4b4b32b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant Finalist in Channel 7 Bendigo Bank Community Achievement Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant Finalist in Channel 7 Bendigo Bank Community Achievement Awards ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/broken-to-brilliant-finalist-in-channel-7-bendigo-bank-community-achievement-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673889b9e5948848bd50686b</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Award]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_1b315d1cccb04c6a8e50942e54288dad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding and Foot Strength: A Self-Care Combo for Improved Health and Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Broken to Brilliant, we understand that self-care is not only essential for recovery but can also be a powerful, self-guided step for...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/grounding-and-foot-strength-a-self-care-combo-for-improved-health-and-balance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6726c4359bb21c3d15f890b2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:11:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_5526776004514bb9b01cfa06e53ea952~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affirmations - What are affirmations, why do they work, how do they work, how are they useful for a domestic violence survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affirmations are simple (but powerful, we’ll get to that later) tools that involve repeating positive statements to encourage a...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/affirmations-what-are-affirmations-why-do-they-work-how-do-they-work-how-are-they-this-useful-f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d2e3658698b0d87c8bdf34</guid><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_835f7d3c19e044ab95293f216e5db732~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Self-Care and Why Do Domestic Violence Survivors Need to Learn Self-Care Tools?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is crucial for survivors to seek out self-care practices to break this cycle and promote long-term healing and overall well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/what-is-self-care-and-why-do-domestic-violence-survivors-need-to-learn-self-care-tools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d288800bb7e046afe26dff</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_1e71463cd6924abba8b7415fca7464a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Women: Financial Superwomen Workshops for Domestic Violence Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial security is crucial for anyone, but for women recovering from an abusive relationship, it can be life-changing. Broken to...]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/empowering-women-financial-superwomen-workshops-for-domestic-violence-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c1d1509e51c0106358beaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Financial strategies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Superwomen]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_e3d13c6539d1429b971769486c8a1634~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_521,h_373,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Heartfelt Thank You for Making Our 7th Christmas in July High Tea a Success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broken to Brilliant Directors extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended and supported Broken to Brilliant's 7th Annual Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/a-heartfelt-thank-you-for-making-our-7th-christmas-in-july-high-tea-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c00d2211a035186834fc24</guid><category><![CDATA[High tea ]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:53:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_63b9984992e84303a9812a2d1e6dda74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bean Alliance - Proudly supporting Broken to Brilliant High Tea since 2019! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bean Alliance is the official coffee sponsor for the Christmas in July High Tea, Bean Alliance Group has been honoured to provide coffee, te]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/bean-alliance-proudly-supporting-broken-to-brilliant-high-tea-since-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a2b105d14185e2ed37da54</guid><category><![CDATA[High tea ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_42e47c0b41de43ad92e5abbf011e7978~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_946,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Self-Care: Moving Beyond Feeling Stuck]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Self-Care Sunday, and I want to take this opportunity to talk about a feeling many of us know all too well: being "STUCK".]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/embracing-self-care-moving-beyond-feeling-stuck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66890d4bf3e9af22445cd44c</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 22:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_57616a54757a65616e556b~mv2_d_4000_2659_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors to Navigate the Legal System: Introducing Legal Laureates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survivors of domestic violence who tackle the legal system are deserving of an achievement award they are Legal Laureates ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/empowering-domestic-violence-survivors-to-navigate-the-legal-system-introducing-legal-laureates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66489450069d66cfce77a3e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Legal]]></category><category><![CDATA[Educate ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 23:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_bab62740af72483ea2849f68bc6e22cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gratitude to Broken to Brilliant Volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the impact of Broken to Brilliant's Christmas party &#38; exciting updates on our Financial Superwomen program's award nomination. ]]></description><link>https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/post/gratitude-to-broken-to-brilliant-volunteers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662263d2f1982c61982f9a37</guid><category><![CDATA[Volunteers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5baedd_c3d7aca98d98472d8aae84c835b7989f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>