What Labor’s $573m investment in women’s health means for you
We dig into the details of a pledge by the Federal Government for a $573 million funding boost for women’s health services. In a three-page fact sheet, the Department of Health and Aged Care unveiled a suite of funding to support women with menopause and perimenopause and to improve access to contraceptives on Sunday, February […]
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre commended for excellence in community services
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre and its major project, the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre, have received accreditation from the AAA-NZ for their quality standards in community services. The Illawarra WHC received a three-year accreditation, and the Women’s TRC was awarded a one-year certification – the highest result it can be granted, not being an independent […]
Victim-survivors share their stories in compelling new exhibition
Illawarra women are sharing their previously untold stories of domestic family and sexual abuse in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of recovery and healing from gendered violence. The compelling new exhibition Recovery and Healing: Our Voices, Our Stories is the culmination of works developed by women participating in the Women’s Recovery and […]
Six free health services every Illawarra Woman needs to know about
At the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre we often find out about amazing services in our local community before anyone else. We’ve pulled together a list of some of the ones our clients have found most helpful in the last few months. Let us know if we’ve missed out any gems, and we’ll include them next […]
How you can help Illawarra Shoalhaven women get access to birthing suites
Almost 18 months after NSW Health Minister Ryan Park apologised to the state’s women for the standard of maternity care, concerns continue to be raised about the lack of birthing suites for mothers in the Illawarra Shoalhaven. Minister Park’s apology came after hearing thousands of harrowing stories from mothers across NSW during the state inquiry […]
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre’s welcomes a new general manager
Illawarra Mercury – Natalie Croxon Coming from a family of feminists and health professionals, it is perhaps little surprise that Ali Anderson eventually found herself heading up the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre. Ms Anderson joined the organisation as its new general manager in February, having applied for the role because the ethos and mission of […]
Wollongong lays dozens of roses in memory of the women killed this year
Illawarra residents have been called to take action against gender-based violence at a solemn vigil in Wollongong that saw 60 roses laid out in memory of women lost to violence. The vigil in MacCabe Park was organised by Women Illawarra and the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence […]
Budget to boost funding for NSW women’s health centres
Illawarra Mercury – Maeve Bannister Women’s health centres will receive a funding boost in the NSW budget to help increase staff numbers, reduce counselling waitlists and provide more services. The state’s 20 centres provide tailored care for women and assist with physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health services. More than 50,000 women, predominantly those who […]
Staff sought for Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre in Illawarra
Illawarra Mercury – Natalie Croxon People who want to work at the Australian-first Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre are asked to signal their interest, as the organisation leading the project looks ahead to recruitment. The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has advertised an expressions of interest process for staff for the centre, which will provide multidisciplinary, wrap-around […]
NSW Police Force forms Domestic and Family Violence Registry
Illawarra Mercury – Natalie Croxon NSW Police Force has established a new team it says will improve the prevention and investigation of domestic and family violence across the state, but one Illawarra expert says the approach risks missing many perpetrators. The Domestic and Family Violence Registry will provide advice, guidance, and responses to domestic and […]