Illawarra Women’s Health Centre introduces Mirena Coil insertion
Women in the Illawarra can now access insertion of the Mirena coil at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, expanding women’s access to long-acting contraception. The Centre’s General Manager, Jess Davidson, said the new service provides an affordable option for women who want to take control of their reproductive health. The Mirena is a small, T-shaped […]
New pharmacy prescribing powers to improve contraception access
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has welcomed a new NSW Government plan to allow trained pharmacists to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill directly to women over 18. The Centre’s General Manager, Jess Davidson, said the reform would help remove key barriers to care. “This is a practical step toward making contraception more accessible for women […]
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre joins call for urgent housing reform as crisis hits women hardest
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has joined growing calls for urgent housing reform, warning the region’s affordability crisis is deepening gender inequality and putting women’s safety at risk. Across the Illawarra, rising rents and limited housing supply are forcing more women into housing stress, with many spending well over 30 per cent of their income […]
Five ways the Status of Women Report Card shows Northern Illawarra needs a women’s health centre
A new national report on the status of women in Australia is reinforcing what frontline services in the Illawarra have been warning: women use health services more than men, face persistent violence and economic pressure, and rely heavily on community services to stay well. The latest Status of Women Report Card highlights the scale of […]
Standing up for women for 40 years: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre invites community to Anniversary Gala
For four decades, the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has been a powerful voice for women in the Illawarra – advocating for women’s rights, amplifying women’s experiences, and providing vital health, well-being and safety services. Since opening its doors in 1986, the Centre has played a key role in raising awareness of issues affecting women, including […]
How Workplaces Can Support Employees Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence
Business leaders, managers and workplace decision-makers gathered online this week for a Lunch and Learn session hosted by the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre to explore how workplaces can better support employees experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. Held during International Women’s Day Week, the free training session introduced Workplaces for Change, a program designed to […]
Five ways to check in with yourself during Emotional Health Week
Illawarra residents are being encouraged to check in on their emotional well-being during Emotional Health Week, with local support services highlighting the importance of early awareness and everyday self-care. Bek Bennett, a caseworker at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, said the week was a reminder to pause and reflect. “It’s important for people to stop […]
Changing the narrative: Illawarra services shift focus onto perpetrators in domestic violence response
A new training initiative is strengthening how local services respond to domestic, family and sexual violence in the Illawarra. Workers from the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre and the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre are completing a four-day Safe & Together program designed to prioritise children’s safety and place responsibility for harm on the person using […]
Workplace leaders invited to free training on supporting employees impacted by violence
Business leaders, managers and workplace decision-makers are being invited to attend a free lunch and learn training session focused on how workplaces can better support employees experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. Held during International Women’s Day Week, the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre will introduce Workplaces for Change, a program designed to equip leaders with […]
Urgent funding call to secure a permanent women’s health service in Northern Illawarra
Women face year-long waits for vital health support as demand overwhelms Illawarra services, prompting urgent funding calls for a women’s health service in Northern Illawarra. The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is calling for NSW Government investment to establish a permanent women’s health service in Northern Illawarra, warning that rapidly increasing demand is pushing existing services […]