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 […]
Domestic abuse and suicide: a hidden tragedy
Illawarra Mercury – Laura Brooks When I was 12 my grandmother suicided. Throughout my early years, when she was alive, and after she was gone, I sought to understand why she did not want to stay among the living. When I was seeking answers, I never once stopped to consider the impact the ongoing abuse […]
Illawarra Health workers welcome increased access to medical abortions
Illawarra Mercury – Kate McIlwain Medical abortions will be much easier to access for Illawarra residents from next month, as loosened restrictions allow all doctors and nurse practitioners to prescribe the two-part medication that terminates pregnancy and all pharmacies to stock it. Currently, women who want a medical, rather than surgical, abortion are directed to […]
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre to raise awareness, funds for women seeking abortion
Illawarra Mercury – Natalie Croxon As Illawarra women in need of an abortion continue to face barriers accessing the health procedure, a local organisation hopes to cut through the myths and stigma surrounding the issue while raising money to support those in need. The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre will next month host a live event […]
