Enterprise as a path to independence
Kate is a single mother of three living in Geelong, Victoria, rebuilding her life after domestic violence and the trauma of nearly losing her life during childbirth.
Living in a regional town has compounded the challenges of parenting alone and managing financial strain, while she navigates a complex Income Support system and works to take her first steps into self-employment. Despite these challenges, she has held onto a vision for a social enterprise designed to support other parents like her.
Her idea is a social enterprise travel app designed for families often overlooked by the travel industry, particularly solo parents and those on low incomes. The app helps parents create affordable, childfriendly itineraries and discover local adventures, making travel and connection more accessible.
Through Global Sisters she has completed My Big Idea and Sister School, and is now enrolled in First 10 Customers to prepare for market. She has developed a brand, secured practical tools including a laptop and phone plan, and translated her vision into a pitch deck, market research and draft financials.
To be reassured that being nervous, scared and overwhelmed is normal was the biggest thing for me. It made me feel part of a wonderful community where I can be safe in both feeling those things and succeeding.”
Her next step is to launch her app, laying the foundation for her family’s financial independence while building a venture designed to open opportunities for others.
Global Sisters ensures women recovering from violence are building financial independence through self-employment. Support includes business skills, networks and advocacy to remove welfare barriers, opening pathways to long term economic security.
