Why women’s safety in public life concerns us all
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre Acting General Manager Tonina Harvey has described the alleged attack on Helen Haines as devastating, saying the Centre’s thoughts were with the MP, her family, staff and community. “We are thinking of everyone who knows Helen, works alongside her and relies on her to represent their community,” Ms Harvey said. “While […]
Research reveals gap in how workplaces support victim-survivors
Work can be a lifeline for someone experiencing domestic violence, yet new research reveals a stark gap between employers’ intentions and the support victim-survivors receive. While 85 per cent of employers surveyed said they had a responsibility to support employees experiencing domestic and family violence, only 8.3 per cent of victim-survivors said their workplace had […]
Join us for Reclaim the Night Illawarra
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is calling on the community to join Reclaim the Night on Thursday, 29 October, and speak out against gender-based violence and sexual harassment. The march leaves Andrew Lysaght Park, east of WIN Stadium, at 6.45pm and continues to Wollongong Lighthouse. Acting General Manager Tonina Harvey said Reclaim the Night is […]
Women urged to prioritise breast screening as Shellharbour flagged for lower participation
More than 40 per cent of women surveyed by BreastScreen NSW say they delayed their mammogram because they were too busy. The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is urging women to make time for their breast health this October, with Shellharbour among the areas BreastScreen NSW is targeting to lift screening rates. During Breast Cancer Awareness […]
‘We need more than outrage’: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre calls for action after three women killed
Three women killed in separate alleged domestic violence incidents in NSW within about 10 hours must prompt more than another cycle of grief, condemnation and fading public attention, the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre says. Acting General Manager Tonina Harvey said violence against women affected every part of the community. “Domestic violence crosses every boundary. It […]
How our community put women’s health first
Blood pressure checks, hearing advice, mental health support and financial guidance were all on offer during Women’s Health Week Services Day at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre. The event brought nine health, financial and community services together at the Centre, giving women a chance to get a quick health check, ask questions and learn about […]
Shellharbour Club funding helps upgrade Women’s Health Centre bathroom
More women will be able to access Illawarra Women’s Health Centre safely and with dignity, thanks to more than $50,000 in funding to improve accessibility at its Warilla site. Funding through the Shellharbour ClubGRANTS Scheme will support a major upgrade of the Centre’s bathroom facilities, creating a safer and more accessible space for women of […]
‘There is no safe way’: Centre calls for action on sexual strangulation
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is calling for stronger education about the risks of sexual strangulation as Australian research reveals how common the practice has become among young people. A national study of 4,702 Australians aged 18 to 35 found 57 per cent had been strangled during sex, while 51 per cent had strangled a partner. […]
Ending violence against women is everyone’s responsibility
As violence against women once again dominates the national conversation, it can be easy to feel like the solutions sit somewhere else, with government, police, courts or specialist services. But Illawarra Women’s Health Centre Acting General Manager Tonina Harvey says some of the most important work happens much closer to home. “Government has an absolutely […]
We need more women in politics, not fewer: Why we’re standing with the Illawarra’s female politicians
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is backing women in public life and calling for stronger action on online abuse, as new research reveals the extent to which misogyny, threats and intimidation are pushing women away from politics. A new report from Women for Election found 88 per cent of the 110 elected women and candidates […]