We support women of all ages,
abilities, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Welcome to Illawarra Women's Health Centre
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre provides free or low-cost and affordable medical, allied and complementary health care as well as health and well-being programs, groups and education to improve women’s health. We are non-government and not for profit.
We are a women only space.
What's New
2023 Christmas Appeal
Christmas is not far away, and as always, this can be a difficult time for many people.
We are appealing for donations of cash or vouchers to support girls and women to enjoy this Christmas season.
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Outdoor Christmas Market
Join us for our annual Outdoor Christmas Market happening on Wednesday the 22nd of November from 10am-1pm!
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Menopause Information Session
Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years as a natural part of biological ageing. However, despite this being a normal part of life, there is still very little discussion and education happening.
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16 Days of Activism Morning Teas
The theme for 2023 is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls” with the campaign calling on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence towards women. This year’s campaign also calls on governments worldwide to share how they are investing in gender-based violence prevention.
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We are a women’s only safe space
Everyone who attends is offered a free 10-step Guide to Financial Safety!
To book contact 4255 6800 or email moneyclinics@cwes.org.au.
On Saturday the 19th of August from 2-4pm at the Shellharbour Civic Centre, Maggie Dent will be running a seminar with the topic being ‘Exploring Children’s Anxiety’.
This seminar is not only great for parents/carers but also for educators or anyone working with children.
Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia`s favourite parenting authors and educators. She has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is an undisputed `boy champion`. Maggie has written nine major books including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys and her 2020 release, From Boys to Men. She hosts the ABC podcast, Parental As Anything and in July 2021 released a book of the same name. In 2022, she released Girlhood.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CKBXI
All proceeds from the event will go to the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre to support women in hardship seeking support.
Looking for a new opportunity in a great workplace?
We are currently seeking an Assistant Receptionist to join our team. In this front line role, you will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for women accessing our services, organising appointments, and providing crucial support to clients and staff.
This position offers an great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of women in our community.
To apply or for more information visit https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/iwhc/assistant-receptionist-client-support-illawarra-1 or call us on 4255 6800.
Your EOFY donation can have a huge positive impact on the lives of women and girls in the Illawarra.
We are a not-for-profit, independent, and community-based health centre and have been providing support for over 37 years. Donate to Illawarra Women`s Health Centre and help us to improve women`s physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
We support women and girls in critical areas, including mental health and wellbeing, domestic and family violence, and sexual and reproductive health.
Click the link in our bio or go to our website womenshealthcentre.com.au to make a donation to this essential service.
Thank you for your support.
Your EOFY donation can have a huge positive impact on the lives of women and girls in the Illawarra.
We are a not-for-profit, independent, and community-based health centre and have been providing support for over 37 years. Donate to Illawarra Women`s Health Centre and help us to improve women`s physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
We support women and girls in critical areas, including mental health and wellbeing, domestic and family violence, and sexual and reproductive health.
Click the link in our bio or go to our website womenshealthcentre.com.au to make a donation to this essential service.
Thank you for your support.
A wonderful coming together of Illawarra women at our Palestinian breakfast gathering, in partnership with South Coast Labour Council and Wollongong Friends of Palestine as part of 16 Days of Activism to end Violence against Women. Sharing our first meal and cup of tea of the day we chatted and connected. And acknowledged the strength of women during war - to continue to feed, nurture and care for their children, families and communities.
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An amazing mezze breakfast, generously donated 🙂
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A heartfelt shout out to the amazing community at Share the Dignity and all those who joined hands for #itsinthebag.
Thank you for assembling these thoughtful bags, complete with period products and essential items, supporting women, teenage girls, and new mums in need.
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What a great idea!
Such a wonderful team of dedicated ladies!
Statement from UN Women
'We deeply regret that military operations have resumed in Gaza, and we reiterate that all women, Israeli women, Palestinian women, as all others, are entitled to a life lived in safety and free from violence.
We unequivocally condemn the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel on 7 October. We are alarmed by the numerous accounts of gender-based atrocities and sexual violence during those attacks. This is why we have called for all accounts of gender-based violence to be duly investigated and prosecuted, with the rights of the victim at the core.
In all conflicts, UN women fully supports rigorous investigations and Commissions of Inquiry where they exist. We are actively supporting the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, which began its investigation into sexual violence very shortly after the attacks occurred. We welcome that the Commission has opened its call for submissions on gender-based crimes since 7 October.
We also welcome that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten has activated the UN Action network, of which we are a member, to proactively share UN-sourced and verified information on incidents, patterns, and trends of conflict-related sexual violence to aid all investigations.
We continue to call for accountability for all acts of gender-based violence committed on and after 7 October, the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages, and a humanitarian ceasefire.
For the sake of everyone in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, and especially women and children, we call for a return to a path of peace, a respect for international humanitarian and international human rights law, and an end to the suffering of people in Gaza and in Israel, and those families still waiting for their loved ones to return.'
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UN Women statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza | UN Women – Headquarters
www.unwomen.org
UN Women unequivocally condemns the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel on 7 October and regrets that military operations have resumed in Gaza.Comment on Facebook