Reintegration Program

We Are Coming

For Her Reintegration Program

A fully funded 12-week reintegration pathway for women ready to rebuild confidence, structure, and opportunity.

What is this program?

This is a structured 12-week reintegration programme designed to support wāhine who are ready to rebuild stability, confidence, connection and direction within a safe, supportive and trauma-responsive environment.

We recognise that moving forward isn’t always as simple as finding a job. Sustainable change often starts earlier, with strengthening the foundations that allow someone to participate more fully in their own life, whānau and community.

This programme combines:

Personal development and therapeutic education
Emotional regulation and nervous system awareness
Confidence and self-belief
Healthy relationships, boundaries and communication
Routine, responsibility and capacity building
Recovery and understanding patterns
Practical life skills
Connection with other wāhine
Goal setting and pathway planning
Introduction to employment, education and training pathways
Practical skill development
Mentorship and ongoing connection
Basic beauty training

The goal is simple:
To bridge the gap between survival and meaningful participation in life, whānau and community, creating stronger foundations for whatever comes next.

Dress for Success Partnership

We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Dress for Success Christchurch as part of the For Her programme.

Dress for Success is an amazing Christchurch organisation dedicated to helping women build confidence and move towards employment and financial independence through practical support, career guidance, and professional styling services. Their mission goes far beyond clothing. They help women feel prepared, capable, and confident as they step into new opportunities.

As part of this partnership, participants in our programme will have access to a private one-on-one styling appointment where they can work with a stylist to select clothing that suits their goals, personality, and circumstances. This includes access to quality clothing, shoes, accessories, jewellery, and other essentials to help them feel confident and work-ready. Appointments are delivered with dignity, respect, and complete confidentiality.

For us, this partnership aligns perfectly with our kaupapa. Reintegration isn’t just about employment skills. It’s about rebuilding confidence, identity, and self-belief. We’re incredibly grateful to be working alongside an organisation that understands the powerful connection between how we feel about ourselves and our ability to move forward.

Who is this for?

For Her Reintegration Program is open to wāhine 18+ who:

Are navigating a period of rebuilding or transition
Want to strengthen confidence, stability and direction
Are ready to explore patterns, build practical tools and create change
Can commit to attending once a week for 12 weeks
Want greater connection, purpose or participation in their life, whānau or community

We especially welcome wāhine who are rebuilding following experiences such as:

Family or domestic violence
Addiction or recovery
Justice system involvement
Long-term unemployment or financial hardship
Generational disadvantage
Significant life transitions
Social isolation or disconnection
Barriers to employment, education or community participation

You don’t need to have everything figured out.  You just need to be willing to take the next step.

For Her Foundations is not an employment or beauty training programme it is a pathway. Our beauty studio and community spaces provide a supportive environment where wāhine can reconnect with themselves and others, build confidence, establish routine and begin exploring what comes next. For some, that next step may be employment. For others, it may be study, training, recovery, strengthening whānau relationships, greater independence or simply creating more stability in everyday life.

There is no single definition of moving forward. Our program is about helping each wahine identify what progress looks like for her and supporting her to begin building toward it.

Program details

Duration: 12 Weeks

Days: 1 Day Per Week (Mondays)

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: For Her Salon, Spreydon. Christchurch

Cohort Size: 15 participants

This programme is fully funded through community support.

What you'll gain

By the end of the programme, participants will:

Build greater confidence, self-belief and sense of identity beyond past experiences
Better understand emotions, triggers, patterns and nervous system responses
Develop practical tools for emotional regulation and everyday challenges
Understand personal capacity and recognise the signs of overwhelm
Strengthen communication, boundaries and healthy relationship skills
Build more supportive routines, habits and personal structure
Identify personal strengths, values and what gives you a sense of purpose
Develop practical strategies for navigating setbacks and maintaining progress
Build greater confidence advocating for yourself and asking for support
Create meaningful personal goals and an individual pathway forward
Explore employment, education, training and community opportunities
Take part in practical skill-building experiences
Gain introductory beauty skills
Receive a professional wardrobe through our Dress for Success partnership
Build connections with a supportive group of wāhine
Leave with clearer next steps and connections to further support or pathways where appropriate
Receive a certificate of completion and a character reference for your CV

Most importantly, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of yourself, what you need to move forward, and the foundations to begin creating a life that feels more stable, connected and purposeful.

Commitment & Expectations

For Her Reintegration is a structured programme.

Participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 80% of sessions

• Arrive on time and stay for the whole session

• Follow dress and professionalism standards

• Respect confidentiality

• Be open to feedback and growth

• This is a re-integration salon so must not be under the influence of any substances when at the program

This is a supportive but accountable environment.

Why?

For Her exists because too many women are left rebuilding alone.

Leaving violence, addiction, or hardship is one step.

Rebuilding identity, income, and opportunity is another.

This programme was created to offer a bridge.

A space that is safe, structured, and focused on forward movement without dismissing what you've experienced and acknowledging the hardships that can come across your path while you navigate your journey we are here to support and empower you even through the hard moments.

Application process

Spots are limited to maintain a safe and supportive environment. If this feels aligned, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply:

Step 1: Complete the application form

Step 2: Short phone interview

Step 3: Confirmation of acceptance

Applications close: FULL

Next cohort begins: 2027 / we are currently full for 2026

If you'd like to go on the waitlist or have any questions please send an email to hellomeljay@gmail.com or if you're ready to apply please apply below.

Mel Jay