“I can honestly say my divorce has been the best thing that could have happened. I want that for you too.”
Carolyn Tate, Founder of WDA
After going through my own acrimonious separation in 2019, I know how freaking hard it can be to try to navigate your way through the business of divorce, while also juggling lots of emotions, trying to be a good parent, balance that with your career demands, and stay on an even keel and think about what you want for your future. Oh, and don’t forget to eat well and get plenty of sleep. Ugh, where do you even start with all of that!?
Divorce isn’t something you’re naturally good at, nor is it something people talk about a whole lot. How are you supposed to know what to do?
That's why I created Women's Divorce Academy in 2020 – to give women everywhere the guidance, support, and community I wish I'd had during my own journey.
What started as a vision to help women navigate divorce with confidence has evolved into something even more powerful: a movement that's transforming how thousands of Australian women experience divorce.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed and alone, they're discovering that they can feel empowered and free - and that they can actually turn their divorce into the best thing that ever happened to them.
It can even be fun, I promise!
Today, alongside my expert WDA team, I provide community, coaching, resources and support to women at every stage of their divorce and beyond, and I also work with organisations to help them support women through divorce to support their teams, and avoid employee turnover and lost productivity.
Today, I have three kids (and now – bonus! – two stepkids), and I love to run, hike, paint, and read endless books. I wish I could go back to 2017 and give that woman who was broke, scared, and alone a massive hug and tell her it’s going to turn out so great.
I can’t do that for her, but I can do it for you.
Welcome to Women’s Divorce Academy. I’m so glad you’re here.
What we offer
Women’s Divorce Academy programs: a tiered membership supporting women at every stage – from thinking about separating through to their bright new future, and beyond
Corporate training and CSR consulting: custom programs to help workplaces integrate real, impactful support for women
Expert advisory services: policy input and strategic consulting for government and private organisations
About our expert panel
Women’s Divorce Academy is founded on the belief that knowledge is power. Our panel of experts helps us to create content that is trustworthy, reliable and accurate – all with the understanding you need at this difficult time. We’re always updating our information and we rely on expert guidance in fields such as family law, co-parenting, managing finances, mediation, property and mortgages, life coaching, confidence, stress and anxiety management, life coaching, health and fitness, and more.
“I can't believe I'm saying this, but my divorce really has become the best thing that ever happened to me. Thanks for showing me the way!”
– Melissa, Singapore