Women and Girls Emergency Centre

Jenny Holmes is a proud Aboriginal woman from the Dharug and Dharawal mob with over 15 years of experience in community services. She is the Program Manager for WAGEC’s “From Now” program, which supports women, particularly pregnant women and mothers, transitioning from custodial sentences, alongside their children. Jenny’s work is grounded in cultural strength, trauma-informed practice, and a commitment to systemic change.

Her expertise spans mental health, suicide intervention, and substance use recovery, with a strong focus on harm minimisation and culturally safe care. Jenny has worked extensively with women experiencing co-occurring mental health conditions and drug and alcohol-related challenges, particularly those impacted by incarceration, family violence, and systemic discrimination.

As a leading group facilitator, Jenny creates safe spaces for healing and empowerment across both mainstream and community-controlled settings. Her facilitation style honours the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and is informed by a deep understanding of intergenerational trauma and recovery.

Jenny’s work is driven by a passion for justice and advocacy. She continues to champion integrated, culturally responsive models of care that support women and children in building stable, resilient futures.