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Rouse Hill secures funding for birthing suites – will Shellharbour be next?
April 7, 2025
While the announcement is good news for North West Sydney, the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre wants a similar commitment to the women in Shellharbour.
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Vinnie’s Van brings more support and warmth to Illawarra Women’s Health Centre
April 4, 2025
The Vinnie's Van is at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre at 3.30pm every Thursday
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Examples of everyday sexism in the Illawarra and how to address it
April 1, 2025
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 ...
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Illawarra Women’s Health Centre expands to Northern Site at UOW Innovation Campus
March 25, 2025
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
March 18, 2025
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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Easier access to pain relief for people living with endometriosis
March 18, 2025
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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What the Abortion Law Reform Amendment Bill could mean for Illawarra women
March 13, 2025
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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How these women are using their experience with dementia to help others
March 10, 2025
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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Backing for Shellharbour Hospital Maternity Care
March 4, 2025
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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Whitlam candidate Carol Berry on standing up for women’s health in Federal Parliament
February 26, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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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Join Better Births Illawarra to discuss Shellharbour Hospital plans
February 18, 2025
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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