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Empowering survivors

Stepping Out Program (SOP) is a Not for Profit community organisation with a 30 year history of working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA)

Stepping Out has helped me, without their support through my recovery from childhood sexual abuse I would not be the woman I am today. They have connected me back into a life worth living.

Our stories

The stories of survivors highlight the importance of the work we do and why we need support to ensure our services can extend to all who need them.

Nastaran’s story

Nastaran’s story

A much wanted family Christmas. This is the story of Nastaran*, a

Vivienne’s Story

Vivienne’s Story

Vivienne contacted Stepping Out when she had nowhere else to turn.  Living

Rochelle’s story

Rochelle’s story

“I am grateful to have been introduced to Stepping Out. It is

Our services

We offer a range of free, practical services focusing on female adult survivors of CSA.

Case management
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Social inclusion programs
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Advocacy
Skills workshops

Latest news

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11Oct

CSA the reality in our society

Many organisations involved with childhood sexual abuse (CSA) focus on the children....

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10Oct

Stepping Out’s Local Hero – Bev Lange

It is with immense pride and gratitude for all the votes that...

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06May

Welcome our new CEO

Hot-off-the-press: along with a new rebrand and focus, in January we appointed...

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