This week Nicola and Di chat with the CEO of the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter, Narelle Hand. The shelter is a place that offers more than just a roof - they support women facing domestic violence, financial hardship, mental health struggles or family breakdown. They help them rebuild with kindness, community and compassion. It’s a story of challenge but also one of hope and transformation, and we certainly heard that shine through in the stories that Narelle shared with us. 

In this episode we hear how Narelle got started working in this field, and why it fills her with so much purpose every day. She takes us through a day in the life of a woman who might need the support and services of the women’s shelter and what it’s like for them from the moment they arrive in the women’s shelter until they’re ready to leave. 

Narelle shares some of the beautiful stories of the way that the women have been cared for by the community and are able to feel truly loved, safe and at peace. She shares some of the well-earned and hopeful stats with us, like the fact that they have a 98% success rate with women who come to the shelter being able to move out, rebuild their lives and achieve their goals. 

This is such an important topic and we talk about the different issues that can lead to homelessness and women needing to seek services like this, but we also talk about all of the phenomenal ways the community has come together to provide help and support and the overwhelmingly positive impact that NBWS is having. 

It was an absolute pleasure to have Narelle join us in the studio, and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. 

This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com

 

Follow Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/nbws_org/

Find out more about the work Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter do here - https://nbws.org.au/

Donate to the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter here - https://nbws.org.au/donate/

Follow Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter on Facebook here - https://facebook.com/NBWomensShelter/

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/

Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts

This week Nicola and Di chat with the CEO of the&nbsp;<a href="https://nbws.org.au/">Northern Beaches Women&rsquo;s Shelter</a>, Narelle Hand. The shelter is a place that offers more than just a roof - they support women facing domestic violence, financial hardship, mental health struggles or family breakdown. They help them rebuild with kindness, community and compassion. It&rsquo;s a story of challenge but also one of hope and transformation, and we certainly heard that shine through in the stories that Narelle shared with us. In this episode we hear how Narelle got started working in this field, and why it fills her with so much purpose every day. She takes us through a day in the life of a woman who might need the support and services of the women&rsquo;s shelter and what it&rsquo;s like for them from the moment they arrive in the women&rsquo;s shelter until they&rsquo;re ready to leave.&nbsp;
Narelle shares some of the beautiful stories of the way that the women have been cared for by the community and are able to feel truly loved, safe and at peace. She shares some of the well-earned and hopeful stats with us, like the fact that they have a 98% success rate with women who come to the shelter being able to move out, rebuild their lives and achieve their goals.&nbsp;
This is such an important topic and we talk about the different issues that can lead to homelessness and women needing to seek services like this, but we also talk about all of the phenomenal ways the community has come together to provide help and support and the overwhelmingly positive impact that NBWS is having. It was an absolute pleasure to have Narelle join us in the studio, and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.&nbsp;
This episode is proudly supported by <a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/otbf">Montgomery Investment Management</a>, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or <a href="mailto:investor@montinvest.com">investor@montinvest.com</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nbws_org/">Follow Northern Beaches Women&rsquo;s Shelter on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/nbws_org/</a>
<a href="https://nbws.org.au/">Find out more about the work Northern Beaches Women&rsquo;s Shelter do here - https://nbws.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://nbws.org.au/donate/">Donate to the Northern Beaches Women&rsquo;s Shelter here - https://nbws.org.au/donate/</a>
<a href="https://facebook.com/NBWomensShelter/">Follow Northern Beaches Women&rsquo;s Shelter on Facebook here - https://facebook.com/NBWomensShelter/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts">Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts</a>

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.