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The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre has a new Northern Site at UOW's Innovation Campus

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. 
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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 ...
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The government has made it easier to access pain relief for women with endometriosis by placing Ryeqo on the PBS.

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 ...
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This is how access to abortions could be about to change for Illawarra women.

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
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The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre is seeking Weavers to join their program

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.
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Improved access to maternity services at Shellharbour Hospital backed by Whitlam candidate.

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.
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Former CEO of the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Carol Berry is Labor's candidate for Whitlam in the 2025 Federal Election.

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.  
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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 ...
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Tell us your thoughts on maternity services in Shellharbour

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 ...
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Karen Iles is finalist in Premier's NSW Woman of Excellence 2025

Karen Iles Finalist for Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence 2025

The Illawarra Women’s Health Centre’s solicitor, Karen Iles, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence award.  Karen is one of four women finalists in ...
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“Women have been ignored by healthcare policy for too long. These funding promises make it clear there is an opportunity for women to make their voices heard about their medical needs in the lead-up to the Federal Election.”

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 ...
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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 ...
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