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Polaris Women’s Empowerment Workshops: Empowering Survivors

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We positively impact your journey towards safety, confidence, and independence through community workshops, domestic violence support, and self-defense training.

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Polaris Women’s Empowerment Workshops: Empowering Survivors

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We positively impact your journey towards safety, confidence, and independence through community workshops, domestic violence support, and self-defense training.

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“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

“Jen and Martin created a safe, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions"

Our Mission

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Empower Yourself. Defend Your Future

In a world where gender-based violence remains a critical issue, it's more important than ever for women and LGBTIQA+ individuals to feel confident and capable of protecting themselves. The Polaris Women’s Empowerment Program is dedicated to offering free community workshops that provide trauma-informed support and self-defense training to victim survivors of domestic and family violence. These workshops are not just about learning practical skills; they focus on reclaiming control, fostering resilience, and ensuring that every woman has the tools she needs to defend herself in any situation.

Meet Martin & Jen

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Why We Founded Polaris?

We have 5 daughters and 4 granddaughters who, like all children, should live in a community where they do not fear harm from anyone. Education and training, including self-defense training, are the cornerstones of making this a reality for all, and for generations of children and grandchildren. This is why we started the Polaris Women’s Empowerment Project, which includes community workshops and domestic violence support to empower women and ensure their safety.

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Meet Martin Gosling

Martin has been studying martial arts for 40 years and has dedicated 28 years to teaching martial arts and self-defense training programs. He is passionate about empowering women through community workshops and ensuring they have access to effective domestic violence support, making them unstoppable.

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Meet Jennifer Gosling

Jennifer has been studying martial arts for 22 years and is a former World Grand Champion and Oceania Grand Champion for Kenpo Self Defence. She proudly holds the unique distinction of achieving this dual honour while also leading community workshops focused on self-defense training and domestic violence support.

About Polaris Women's Empowerment Project

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Our Philosophy

Our Purpose & Impact

Our Purpose & Impact

We believe empowerment begins with knowledge, choice, and dignity. Safety education should never be fear-based — it should foster confidence, clarity, and self-trust. Through community workshops and self-defense training, our strength-centered and trauma-informed philosophy supports both prevention and healing, allowing women to feel capa

We believe empowerment begins with knowledge, choice, and dignity. Safety education should never be fear-based — it should foster confidence, clarity, and self-trust. Through community workshops and self-defense training, our strength-centered and trauma-informed philosophy supports both prevention and healing, allowing women to feel capable, prepared, and respected in every environment they navigate. Everyone has the right to feel safe and empowered, especially when accessing domestic violence support.

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Our Purpose & Impact

Our Purpose & Impact

Our Purpose & Impact

We collaborate with community partners, sponsors, and supporters to ensure that our services, including community workshops and domestic violence support, are delivered with purpose and impact. We believe that by strengthening individuals through programs like self-defense training, they will in turn also empower their families and the co

We collaborate with community partners, sponsors, and supporters to ensure that our services, including community workshops and domestic violence support, are delivered with purpose and impact. We believe that by strengthening individuals through programs like self-defense training, they will in turn also empower their families and the communities around them. Above all, we stand for courage, resilience, and hope.

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Our Programs

Our Purpose & Impact

Our Programs

Women leave Polaris feeling stronger, more confident, and better equipped to navigate the world safely. Through supportive community workshops and progressive self-defense training tailored to individual needs, we assist both the general public and victim survivors of domestic violence. Our programs help participants build self-trust, set

Women leave Polaris feeling stronger, more confident, and better equipped to navigate the world safely. Through supportive community workshops and progressive self-defense training tailored to individual needs, we assist both the general public and victim survivors of domestic violence. Our programs help participants build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and develop practical skills that protect themselves and those they love.

Safe & Inclusive Workshops

Every community workshop helps fund priority service referral workshops

Our community workshops offer high-quality, practical personal safety training specifically designed for women and the LGBTIQA+ community in a supportive, inclusive environment. Led by experienced facilitators, our self-defense training sessions focus on real-world skills that build confidence, awareness, and resilience. 


Additionally, every paid booking contributes directly to our domestic violence support program, extending access to those who may otherwise be unable to attend.

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Support Referrals

A funded program offering community workshops and domestic violence support to help women victim survivors, along with self-defense training to empower them.

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Community Workshops

Paid community workshops focused on domestic violence support and self-defense training.

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Other Committee Members

Marie Pinder

Broadie Gosling

Marie Pinder

As Vice President, my role includes leading community workshops, offering vital domestic violence support, and facilitating self-defense training to empower individuals.

Mark Gosling

Broadie Gosling

Marie Pinder

As a committee member, I actively participate in organizing community workshops that focus on domestic violence support and offer self-defense training for those in need.

Broadie Gosling

Broadie Gosling

Broadie Gosling

As a committee member, I actively participate in organizing community workshops that focus on domestic violence support and offer self-defense training for those in need.

Our Supporters

What to Expect at a Polaris Workshop

Empowering you with the skills and confidence to protect yourself through our community workshops. Learn effective self-defense training, along with awareness and avoidance techniques from our experienced trauma-informed instructors, as part of our domestic violence support initiatives.

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Become a Sponsor

Become a Corporate Sponsor for Polaris Women's Empowerment Project to help FDV women victim survivor

Corporate Sponsorship Packages

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

With sponsorship packages starting from $2,500 AUD, your organization can help Polaris provide essential services like community workshops, domestic violence support, and self-defense training. Join us in creating safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a future where all women feel confident and supported. 


We have 4 tiers:


Platinum 


Gold 


Silver


Bronze 

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Sponsor an individual Support Referral workshop or Polaris Women's Empowerment Project

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

If you are seeking a smaller sponsorship option, we would greatly appreciate your support for a single empowerment workshop that focuses on domestic violence support and self-defense training in a local community of your choosing. 


With a contribution of $1,300, you can fund a 24-person community workshop that provides vital resources at n

If you are seeking a smaller sponsorship option, we would greatly appreciate your support for a single empowerment workshop that focuses on domestic violence support and self-defense training in a local community of your choosing. 


With a contribution of $1,300, you can fund a 24-person community workshop that provides vital resources at no cost for participants referred through shelters, support services, and community organisations.

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Donate to Polaris Women's Empowerment Project

Donations start at $10

Sponsor a Support Referral Workshop

Donations start at $10

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions in the community.  


Your generous donation will fund our mission to help provide women who are victim survivors with access to free, trauma-informed empowerment workshops, including self-defense training.  


$100 helps fund 2 participants  

$200 helps fund 

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions in the community.  


Your generous donation will fund our mission to help provide women who are victim survivors with access to free, trauma-informed empowerment workshops, including self-defense training.  


$100 helps fund 2 participants  

$200 helps fund 4 participants  

$500 helps fund 9 participants  


All donations receive a certificate of appreciation!

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By upskilling one woman, we empower her to empower others.

Martin Gosling

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At Polaris, Empowerment is more than a skill — it’s a way of life.

Polaris Women’s Empowerment Project Incorporated is a registered Australian charity based in Sydney, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by domestic violence through empowerment, safety, and recovery programs. We serve communities across NSW, offering various community workshops and self-defense training to enhance resilience and safety.

Polaris Women's Empowerment Project Incorporated

PO Box 698, Narellan, NSW 2567

Email: info@polarisproject.com.au

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 We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia. 

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