Seeking expressions of interest from women who grew up in care
The group aims to provide an informal and welcoming environment where women with similar backgrounds can share stories, reduce isolation, and build peer support.
The things we learnt sitting in discomfort at the showing of Such a Resounding Silence
The screening of the confronting and courageous documentary Such a Resounding Silence saw more than 100 people turn out to raise awareness and support victims of incest.
Landmark support for endometriosis welcomed by Illawarra Women’s Health Centre
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has announced it will establish the national Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) following a $50 million donation.
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre prepares to offer medical abortion services as landmark NSW bill passes
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is now preparing to offer medical abortion services on-site following the bill’s passage.
What you need to know as NSW parliament prepares to vote on abortion law
“This isn’t about conscience, it’s about control. Removing this amendment from the bill simply perpetuates a deeply misogynistic culture that punishes women for making decisions about their own bodies.”
Swimming lessons for women launch at Oak Flats pool
The program offers a structured nine-week course in a supportive and welcoming environment, including swimming goggles and a swim hat.
Calls grow for long-term government funding as services overwhelmed in domestic and family violence surge
“Here at the Women’s Health Centre we’re seeing an increase of clients in crisis, and that crisis … is becoming more complex and intense,” Ms Stevenson said.
Where do the major parties stand on supporting women in the Federal Election?
We’ve pulled together some key policies the major parties have promised to advantage women.
War is the antithesis of the Easter Message
This opinion piece was written by Sally Stevenson – is the Executive Director Illawarra Women’s Health Centre and worked as humanitarian aid worker in Gaza in September and October 2024. It was published in the Illawarra Mercury. As we all look forward to our Easter break, hoping for warm weather and blue skies, how many […]
“This is not a one-off story”: Dr Karen Williams speaks out on medical misogyny
Dr Karen Williams, head of programs at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre’s major project the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre, expressed deep concern about the broader systemic issue.
