WOMEN OF COURAGE:

Women who have experienced trauma or loss are invited to come on a week long wilderness program to help them heal.

The Women of Courage course will be run by non-profit group Outward Bound and includes challenges like rock climbing and rafting, wilderness hiking expeditions and personal development sessions.

Generous donations from the public have fully funded the free course which will run from February 8 in the NSW Northern Rivers.

Gold Coast women who would benefit from the experience are urged to apply at www.outwardbound.org.au/ courses/women-of-courage/