About Girls Who Roar
Girls Who Roar with Kindness, Courage & Confidence.
Girls Who Roar was founded by multi-award-winning business owner and Mum of three, Barbara Cowley. Former Regional NSW Woman of the Year in 2015, Barb has been working with, and supporting teenage girls for more than a decade.
For many years, Barb has been facilitating well-being programs within a school setting, but the desire to do more was ever-present. Barb envisioned a program that was relevant and accessible to girls across the nation, regardless of their circumstances. After much research and development, and many years of understanding the complex journey of adolescence, Girls Who Roar was born.
Supporting teenagers through their life-shaping years
The teenage years are the years where a parent/child relationship is at its most complex; a time where distance is often created, opinions are divided and emotions are either suppressed or elevated between parents and their teenagers. While this is common, it’s not forever. Teenage girls are going through it all; bullying, people-pleasing, meeting expectations and beauty standards, figuring out who they are, making mistakes, and learning. Navigating these challenges isn’t something that should be conquered alone.
The purpose behind Girls Who Roar is to support and teach teenage girls to identify their uniqueness, strengths, and values. Our program tackles relevant topics such as resilience, friendships, relationships, kindness, goal-setting and so much more.
Our goal is that teenage girls across Australia will build a strong sense of self through the program, not only leaving them empowered to withstand the challenges of adolescence but also contributing towards a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity.
A message to our Teenage Girls
“Hi Girls,
My hope is that the GWR program will bring you confidence to be yourself and courage to have real and healthy relationships.
There is a lot of information out there for parents with teenagers, but this program has been designed especially for YOU.
Every word written and recorded has been curated with you in mind. You can watch and listen to this at a time that suits you and in a space that you feel comfortable. There’s no test at the end, just info that will help you navigate these teenage years, allowing you to come out the other side still smiling. You will discover that through kindness, confidence and courage, your dreams know no limits, and every girl can change the world with a ROAR.”
Barbara, GWR Founder
A message to Parents and Carers
“Parents and Carers - Empowered girls today, become the resilient, compassionate, and visionary leaders of tomorrow, shaping a world where equality, justice, and progress flourish.
It’s a world where girls ROAR! Thank you for the opportunity to share this message of kindness, confidence, and courage with your precious girl, be that your daughter, niece, granddaughter, neighbour, or friend.
May you bear witness to this positive change and enjoy watching the special girl in your life, grow in her resilience and forge a positive and bright future for herself.”
Barbara, GWR Founder
