Examples of everyday sexism in the Illawarra and how to address it
Sexism in the Illawarra isn’t always loud. It’s not always a scandal, headline, or a hashtag. Often, it’s quieter – embedded in offhand comments, unequal opportunities, and assumptions so common they barely register.
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre expands to Northern Site at UOW Innovation Campus
The Centre is on the first floor of The Central (the building with Piccolo Me and the UniActive gym.
UN Report Exposes Gender-Based Violence Against Palestinian Women
The findings, outlined ahead of the monthly Illawarra Palestinian Women’s Breakfast, which will be held on Thursday, March 20 highlight the urgent need for international action to protect women’s health and dignity in conflict zones.
Easier access to pain relief for people living with endometriosis
The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is hosting a morning tea on Friday, March 28 at 10am for women to learn more about endometriosis. Liz Depers, an endo warrior and advocate will run the session.
What the Abortion Law Reform Amendment Bill could mean for Illawarra women
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre believes all women have the right to free or low-cost, safe and non-judgmental abortion care
How these women are using their experience with dementia to help others
The Weavers program at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre provides a much-needed support system for carers of people living with dementia, offering them guidance, empathy, and connection.
Backing for Shellharbour Hospital Maternity Care
The new Shellharbour Hospital’s need for improved access to maternity care has been backed by Labor’s Whitlam candidate Carol Berry.
Whitlam candidate Carol Berry on standing up for women’s health in Federal Parliament
Labor selected Ms Berry to represent Whitlam after MP Stephen Jones announced he would retire at the end of this term.
How a monthly breakfast is uniting a community of women
For close to 18 months, a group of women have been meeting for breakfast once a month in Wollongong’s Stuart Park. They connect over freshly cut watermelon, a mug of coffee, and maybe a sweet treat. It’s a time to put differences aside to unite to show support to the women in Palestine. The monthly […]
Join Better Births Illawarra to discuss Shellharbour Hospital plans
Women across Shellharbour are being asked to share their experiences as part of growing pressure to improve access to maternity care in the Illawarra Shoalhaven. Better Births Illawarra is asking women to attend its monthly catch-up, which will focus on the new $780 million Shellharbour Hospital, currently being built without birthing suites. Earlier this month, […]