LIFE AT DESTINY

Sunrise over a rural farm with trees, a pond, and distant hills, with some dry grass and a fence in the foreground.

MORE THAN A PROGRAM. IT’S A HOME.

If you’re thinking about applying or just curious what it’s actually like to live at Destiny Haven, this page gives you the full picture. From your first day to your last, here’s what daily life looks like.

What it’s really like to live, heal, and grow here.

A woman planting or working with soil in a garden or planting bed. She is wearing a black cap with floral design, sunglasses, a dark T-shirt, and gloves, and is using a small hand tool to dig in the dirt.
Two women in black chef jackets smiling and preparing food on a stainless steel counter, with bowls of ingredients around them, in a professional kitchen.
A smiling young woman with a ponytail wearing a lavender T-shirt with the phrase 'Stay Wild, Child' on it, holding a jar with a drink and a yellow straw, standing in front of a lush green bush and a wooden sign that reads 'Destiny Haven'.
Three women standing outside, smiling and posing for the camera, wearing work gloves and boots, suggesting they are doing outdoor work or gardening.
A woman with black hair smiling at a birthday celebration, sitting at a table with a square cake decorated with stars and icing, in an indoor setting.
Four women standing on grass holding fresh carrots with green tops, smiling and enjoying a harvest day outdoors with trees and houses in the background.
Group of diverse people posing for a photo at a celebration with white and light blue balloons in the background.
Smiling woman holding a brown puppy, wearing a floral shirt and jewelry, standing against a white wall.
A young woman in a gray jacket and rain boots feeding horses in a rural field, with rolling hills and farm structures in the background.
Portafilter with coffee beans, espresso shot, and cappuccino shot on a stainless steel counter in a coffee shop.
Group of eleven women smiling and posing together indoors, decorated with large pink and orange flowers and balloons. Some women are wearing floral patterns, casual outfits, and glasses.
Person mowing the lawn on a lush grassy hilltop with trees, a bench, and scenic view of mountains and valleys in the background.
A woman smiling and holding a gift basket wrapped in clear plastic with a light blue ribbon, standing outdoors among green plants.
Group of nine women in an outdoor garden, holding floral arrangements and wreaths made of greenery and flowers, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a kitchen stirring a large pot of orange-colored food with a wooden spoon.
Vegetable garden with leafy greens and climbing plants, supported by a metal and wooden trellis, in a greenhouse with a corrugated metal wall and straw mulch on the soil.
Woman with short hair holding a brown chicken, smiling in a rustic setting with netting in the background.
A woman standing outdoors with a brown horse drinking from a blue bucket in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.
Group of people observing and interacting with horses behind a wire fence on a farm, with a large tree and open fields in the background.
Group of women and girls posing together in a gym at Dungog Fitness, some flexing their arm muscles and smiling.
Three women line up at a buffet table serving themselves food, with bowls of salad and condiments on the table.
Close-up of a black and white cow drinking from a coffee cup on the ground, behind a barbed wire fence in a rural field.
Woman arranging green foliage and branches on a table with other people participating in a floral arrangement or craft activity.
Two smiling women standing in front of a coffee food truck, one holding a coffee cup, surrounded by outdoor trees.
Two women outdoors lifting shovels, smiling, standing on a mound of dirt, with a wheelbarrow in front of them in a grassy open field with trees in the background.
A young person with long curly blonde hair wearing a gray beanie, red oversized t-shirt, and blue pants stirring a large pot on a commercial stove in a kitchen.
Person in black hoodie and pants holding a bunch of purple radishes with leaves in a bathroom.
Person tending to raised garden beds filled with colorful flowers and vegetables on a sunny day.
Four women working together inside a greenhouse garden, planting and tending to vegetables and flowers. One woman in the foreground is smiling at the camera, while the other three women are in the background, engaged in gardening activities.
Group of six women smiling outdoors in front of a tree with pink flowers, with a house and red kayak in the background.
A group of women working together to create floral arrangements at a long table covered with various flowers and greenery.
Group of seven women standing outdoors in front of trees and grass, smiling and posing for the photo.
Two women smiling and posing together at a festive event, one holding a large pink paper flower, both wearing red outfits, with balloons and other people in the background.
Three women smiling and posing together at a celebration, with balloons in the background.
Two women with microphones standing on stage in conversation, with a floral background and stage lights.
Indoor garden with rows of various leafy greens including basil, kale, lettuce, and purple cabbage in a greenhouse environment.
A group of five women and a young girl gathered around a table in a sewing room. One woman is working on a sewing machine, while others are looking at fabric, a phone, or engaging in conversation. The room has bright natural light from windows, with
Women working on making jewelry in a bright room with jewelry displayed on necklaces stands and various boxes of beads on the table.
Two women chopping vegetables, broccoli and red bell peppers, in a grocery store or kitchen setting, both wearing blue gloves.
An elderly woman with gray hair and glasses is slicing a piece of cake onto colorful paper plates in a kitchen.
Four women standing in front of a rustic wooden booth labeled 'The Country Pumpkin Farmgate,' smiling outdoors.
Group of ten women lying on their backs in a circle on the carpeted floor, smiling and looking upward, with their heads close together.
Six women working in a greenhouse or garden, surrounded by green plants.
A woman with red curly hair squatting in a green field, feeding four black calves with yellow ear tags, under a partly cloudy sky with a leafless tree and distant hills in the background.
Two women feeding calves through a fence on a farm with green fields and other cows in the background.
Group of nine women and girls gathered around a wood-burning stove in a living room, some sitting on the floor and others standing, with a bookshelf and posters on the wall.
Five women sitting at a long table in a meeting room, engaged in writing or reading, with notebooks, drinks, and decorative wooden boxes with words like 'Memories,' 'Believe,' and 'Hope' on the table. There are large windows with white curtains and a
Group of seven young women sitting and smiling on a couch, wrapped in colorful knitted blankets.
Group of women and girls riding stationary bikes in a fitness class, with a coach assisting and encouraging them.
Smiling woman wearing a white apron and blue gloves holding a large decorated chocolate Easter egg.
Group of women receiving or preparing donation boxes for food bank.

You’ll be welcomed by a team who genuinely cares. You’ll meet your ‘buddy’, another woman further along in the program, who’ll help you settle in. You’ll have a warm meal, your own bed in a shared room, and space to exhale. You don’t have to say much at first. Just being here is enough.

A calm start to something new

A PLACE TO ARRIVE

BEING PART OF A HOME

You’re not just staying here, you’re part of it

From day one, you’ll help care for the space you live in. Cooking, cleaning and other shared routines are part of daily life, not just for structure, but for ownership, connection and purpose.

You’ll be guided by the team, supported by your buddy, and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow.

Life at Destiny follows a steady rhythm. Each day includes:

  • Shared meals

  • Cleaning and daily responsibilities

  • Devotions, group sessions and counselling

  • Time for rest, reflection or creative activities

These routines help rebuild confidence, create calm and restore a sense of normal.

Structure that brings stability

DAILY LIFE AT DESTINY

EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH

You don’t have to do this alone

Your healing is supported by a team of trained staff and a community of women who’ve been where you are.

You’ll take part in:

  • One-on-one counselling

  • Group therapy sessions on trauma, addiction, boundaries and more

  • Self-paced learning modules

  • Creative art therapy

  • Gentle movement and wellness

  • Optional spiritual reflection

Faith is part of our foundation, but never forced. You’ll have space to explore what it means for you.

WORK, PURPOSE & CONFIDENCE

The Diamond Collection

Women help make and sell:

  • Handmade chocolates and preserves

  • Jewellery and gift items

  • Products at local markets and events

You’ll learn food prep, packaging, hospitality, sewing and retail.

Real skills for life beyond the program

As you progress through the program, you’ll have the chance to gain practical skills through our social enterprises.

Women work in guest accommodation, learning:

  • Housekeeping and guest care

  • Time management

  • Team leadership and independence

By the time you leave, you’ll take more than recovery with you. You’ll take confidence, experience and direction.

Our Retreats: Valley View & Carriageway

Honest reflections, faith-filled insights, and real stories from Destiny Haven. Words to encourage, challenge, and remind yoU change is possible.

STORIES OF HEALING & HOPE

REAL LIFE. REAL STORIES.

Want to see what life at Destiny looks like day to day?

Follow us @destinyhavenau for photos, stories and behind-the-scenes moments.

“Art therapy is a powerful tool in our residential program, offering women survivors of childhood trauma a safe and creative way to express what words cannot. Through painting, drawing, and other artistic mediums, deep emotions and hidden pain
This week at Destiny 🩵 We gardened, shared meals, made coffees, looked after the house, and spent time together. We attended groups, hosted bustrips, and said hello to the wildlife on cleaning trips at Valley View—and also hung out with Ricky.
It’s live! Our brand-new website is ready for you. What will you explore first – our stories, programs or ways to get involved? Visit destinyhaven.org today 🩵 #destinyhaven #TheDiamondCollection #HopeInAction #HealingInCommunity #Se