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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
