Illawarra Women's Health Centre

19/11/2025

Picnic in the Park – our new monthly group!
Join us for a relaxing day by the beach, filled with laughter, great company, and delicious food.
Meet at: 11am Fairy Meadow Surf Club
Date: 2nd December
Free light lunch provided – Please call the Centre on
4255 6800 to book and let us know your dietary needs.
Children welcome!
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy our new monthly catch-up in the great outdoors with the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre community!

19/11/2025

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins on Tuesday, November 25.
The global movement calls for an end to gender-based violence in all its forms.
Here are some of the events you can attend to show your support in the Illawarra or the surrounding area.
~ with Women's Trauma Recovery Centre, Women Illawarra, Shellharbour City Council

Links for information and tickets:

1: https://www.womenillawarra.org.au/calendar/rose-vigil-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women
2: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/16-days-of-activism-event-against-gender-based-violence-tickets-1962824051576
3: Contact the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre on 4255 6800.
4: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/it-starts-with-us-impact-screening
5: https://events.humanitix.com/panel-on-consular-assistance-for-victims-of-gender-based-violence

18/11/2025

We invite you to attend a vigil in McCabe Park, Wollongong, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Tuesday, November 25 at 1pm.
We will be honouring those killed by gendered violence in 2025.
The vigil is being held by the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre and the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre, and Women Illawarra, and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, an international initiative to eliminate gender-based violence.
Please join us.

17/11/2025

Thank you Santa Photos by the Sea for your support to the Centre!

17/11/2025

Women are now less safe at work and carrying even greater unpaid care burdens, according to a major gender equality Index.

https://www.womenshealthcentre.com.au/women-less-safe-at-work-than-a-decade-ago-new-index-warns/

~With University of Sydney Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion at Work

17/11/2025

Our free Festive Dress Boutique is open! Contact the Centre to arrange a styling appointment for today. Or drop in to browse this Tuesday and Wednesday at our Warilla site.
We have lots of amazing dresses, shoes and accessories to make you feel wonderful this festive season.
Call us on 4255 6800 to book an appointment.

16/11/2025

Ocean City Events in support of Australian Charities - Oops!... I Bingoed Again Raffle. Drawn on: Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Sponsors:

16/11/2025

Medicare Mental Health Outreach at the Centre

Next session: Wednesday 3rd December
1:00pm–3:30pm
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, 2-/10 Belfast Ave Warilla

Do you want to learn more about managing your mental health and supporting your wellbeing?

The Medicare Mental Health team will be onsite offering free, friendly support through their Peer Support Drop-In Service.

You can drop in for:
General mental health enquiries
Information on what Medicare Mental Health does
Links to other helpful services
A chat with a peer worker
Support and referral pathways

No appointment needed — just come along and connect.
We’re here to support you.

14/11/2025

What’s On at Illawarra Women’s Health Centre

Our Centre is here for connection, creativity, and Self Care — and we’d love for you to join us!

Cyber Security – Friday, Nov 21
Learn how to stay safe online with simple, practical advice. This workshop will cover online scams, password safety and protecting your personal information.

SAHSSI Outreach – Monday, Nov 24
Free, practical housing support and information to help women feel supported and informed.

Christmas Markets – Wednesday, Nov 26
Support local women selling handmade items, purchase unique gifts for your loved ones and treat yourself!
There will be morning tea, fun Christmas activities and a sausage sizzle.

For bookings or more information, call us on 4255 6800.

14/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who voted for our Weavers Program in the Greater Bank Illawarra Community Funding Program.

Your votes helped us win the top prize - a cheque for $2,000 towards the program’s work.

We accepted the cheque earlier this week at Greater Bank Shellharbour.

We appreciate Greater Bank’s support for grass roots organisations like ours.

13/11/2025

Our new general manager, Jess, talks about what drives her work in this great interview with Region Illawarra.

The Illawarra Women's Health Centre has been an essential touchstone for the community for nearly 40 years. The not-for-profit provides…

12/11/2025

Come along to our free menopause info session next Wednesday evening 🌸