Five women walking arm in arm along a coastal boardwalk at dusk

PERSONAL SAFETY AND GIRLHOOD REDEFINED

prepared,
always.

THE MANIFESTO

1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence. that's not a statistic. that's your sister, your friend, cthe woman you said hello to this morning.

at nostia, we believe safety shouldn't be a privilege, a lucky break, or something you think about only after it's too late. we're designing and building an ecosystem of tools, tech and confidence that goes wherever you go — at dawn, at midnight, and in between.

every woman should be prepared, always.

THE ECOSYSTEM

four pillars.

BEING BUILT

help shape what we build. because the best tech starts with the women who'll wear it.

SURVEY COMING SOON

01 — DEVICES

smart tech, wherever you go.

devices that will live with you — never in the way, always within reach when it matters.

02 — Awareness

sharpened instincts.

practical education from elite operators. learn how to read a room, a street, a situation, a man — and move first.

03 — Self-defence

real skills, calmly delivered.

physical techniques rehearsed until they're second nature. not to become a fighter — unless you want to — but to get out and escape. 

04 — Tribe

the pack you didn't know you needed

retreats, gatherings and conversations with women choosing preparation over fear — and building your own nostia local tribe.

PREPAREDNESS 101

sydney.
an immersive day.

one full day with elite self-defence instructors, awareness coaches and a small circle of women. you'll leave with skills — and the quiet confidence that comes from being prepared.

  • small cohort capped at twenty women
  • elite self-defence training, no prior experience needed
  • awareness, boundaries & verbal de-escalation workshops
  • meals, materials and a nostia starter kit included

Dates released to the list first · Places are limited

you're early, we love that. be one of the founding women.

we'll only use your details to contact you about the sydney retreat. no noise, ever.

Fanny Charles, founder of Nostia

THE FOUNDER

enough is enough. nostia was born.

fanny grew up in bordeaux, france, and moved to sydney in 2013 on a whim — a friend said "come" she said "yes". twelve years later, she'd built a career in international engagement, known for her infectious positivity and drive to make things better.

growing up, she had a handful of unpleasant experiences where she felt unprepared. that lit a fire which was reignited by what is happening in the world. nostia was born. to prepare women to face what the world throws at them.

single mum of two, triathlete, quirky woman who made tough choices to get here — nostia is fanny choosing preparation for every woman who comes next.

"prepared isn't a feeling. it's a decision. i made mine. now i'm here to help women make theirs."

— fanny charles