WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 30 January 2023
All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.
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Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date |
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SERVICES | ||||
Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week educational support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Bookings essential. | Ph. Tammy on 0403 772 859 or Helen 8186 8911 Location provided on registration. | Northern suburbs | Starts Feb 9 |
Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week educational support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Creche available – bookings essential | Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6310 Location provided on registration. | Southern suburbs | Starts Feb 7 |
The Shark Cage Group – (It is recommended to complete Women are Strong women do survive before attending The Shark Cage) | Assertiveness and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships and/or sexual abuse. | Anglicare SA | Southern Suburbs | Starts Feb 9 |
Women: Strength and Safety | 6-week support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Bookings essential. | Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6700 Location provided on registration. | Northern suburbs | To be confirmed |
Family and Domestic Violence Peer Support Group | An open group for people who have survived family and domestic violence to come together to share their experiences of what it has been like to build a different life for themselves. Creche available. | Junction Australia Ph.8392 3080 Tammy at telvin@junctionaustralia.org.au | Hackham Area Address provided on registration | To be confirmed |
Zahra Foundation | 9-week group courses for women who have experienced domestic violence, with practical activities to achieving goals in life. Healthy Relationship; Healthy Communication; and Healthy Futures. Registrations essential. | Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 program@zahrafoundation.org.au | North South East West | Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 |
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service | Specialist legal service for women affected by domestic & family violence. Includes assistance with intervention orders and ending tenancy agreements. | Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service - WDVCAS Ph.1800 246 642 | Multiple locations | Ongoing |
Family and Domestic Violence No Interest Loans (NILS) support at WIS | WIS is now supporting access to No Interest Loans for women affected by family and domestic violence. Contact us if you need support or information when preparing your NILS application. | Women’s Information Service | Adelaide | Ongoing |
Family Court Support at WIS | Confidential support for women attending the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Adelaide. We also provide support if you have an online hearing, mediation, or family conference. | For more information or to book your family court support please contact the Women’s Information Service on Ph. 8303 0590 | Adelaide | Ongoing |
Zahra Foundation Outreach at WIS | Financial counselling for women who have experienced domestic and family violence, at the Women’s Information Service shopfront at 101 Grenfell St | Zahra Foundation | Adelaide | To be confirmed |
Ombudsman SA Outreach at WIS | Talk to the Ombudsman SA if you believe you have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a state government department or local government agency. | Ombudsman SA at WIS. Drop-in 10am – 12 noon. Ph. 8303 0590 Call-back service available. | Adelaide | Feb 23 |
Zahra Foundation Outreach at WIS | Financial counselling for women who have experienced domestic and family violence, at the Women’s Information Service city shopfront. | Zahra Foundation Ph. 8352 1889 | Adelaide | Feb 1 Feb 16 |
Volunteer at WIS | Find out more about volunteering at WIS at our zoom information session | To register email: wis@sa.gov.au | Online | January 10 |
SOCIALCONNECTION | ||||
Coffee and Chat at the Mount Gambier WIS Haven | Join us for a Christmas craft workshop at 10am. Make cards, a tealight candle and other goodies. Please register. | WIS Haven Mt Gambier at Mt Gambier Library Ph. 0439 169 925 | Mount Gambier | Returns in January 2023 |
Young One's Gardening Group at Whyalla WIS Haven | We are excited to invite mums, grandmas, caregivers & their pre-school aged children to our gardening club. | WIS Haven Whyalla at Centacare Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 | Whyalla | Postponed until the |
Yoga at Whyalla WIS Haven | Come and join yoga for all levels. Beginners welcome. 6-8 classes, followed by coffee and chat. | WIS Haven Whyalla at | Whyalla | Starts Feb 9 |
Women’s Walking Group at the | Walk and talk for health, fun and friendship. Easy walk, suitable for most abilities and pram friendly. All welcome. Join us afterwards for a coffee and chat! | WIS Haven Gawler at Gawler Community House Ph. 0466 810 553. E: hcp@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au | Gawler | Thursdays fortnightly |
The Glow Up at Gawler WIS Haven | Join us from 10.30am to noon for a chat in a relaxed environment, with coffee and tea provided. Get together with an inclusive, supportive group of women. | Gawler Community House Ph. 0466 810 553 E: hcp@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au | Gawler | Fridays |
HEALTH | ||||
Family Drug Support Groups | Family Drug Support is a national, non-religious, not-for-profit organisation offering support to families and friends affected by someone’s substance use | Family Drug Support https://www.fds.org.au/ | Various Metro and Regional | Various |
Breastscreen SA | All women aged over 40, especially 50 to 74 years are invited to come along | Ph. 13 20 50 to make your appointment or to find out more. | Gawler Streaky Bay Berri | Feb - Apr Feb - Mar Jan – Mar |
EDUCATION | ||||
Aboriginal Pathway Program at UniSA | Free, 18-month program to prepare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for university study. Provides face-to-face teaching and support to study on campus, with direct entry into any UniSA degree on completion. | University of South Australia Apply online here For further information El: app@unisa.edu.au | Adelaide Ceduna Mount Gambier Port Lincoln Whyalla | Apply now to start in February 2023 |
Digital literacy skills for work and study | A 10-week program will build your confidence to use online systems and fill in digital forms. Navigate a range of platforms on a Windows laptop and your smartphone while understanding cyber security and online safety. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 10 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office is a highly valued skillset for most workplace, this 6-week course that will take you through the basics and tips and tricks that can give you a professional edge. | For further information contact | Aldgate | Starts Feb 10 |
Living and working with Children | 10-week course will focus on developing English oral and written communication skills through various topics that would interest you as parents and caregivers of children. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 6 |
Pathway to Children’s Services Industry | 10-week course. Introduction to the Children’s Services industry in a community learning environment. Improve your oral, comprehension and writing skills explore educational pathways in children's services. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 10 |
English Communication Skills | This 10-week course will focus on developing your English oral and written communication skills for work or study. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 6 |
English and Numeracy Skills | This 10-week course will focus on developing your English reading and numeracy skills for work or study | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 10 |
Commercial Kitchen Practices | This 15-week course will introduce participants to identify opportunities and study pathways in the industry while developing employability skills essential for the sector. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 6 |
Nutrition and Cooking basics | This 10-week course will focus on nutrition through a range of cooking and food-handling activities while improving your language, literacy and numeracy skills. | To register your interest | Para Hills | Starts Feb 7 |
Learning in the Kitchen | A 10-week course with hands-on activities in the kitchen to learn about food groups, reading labels, kitchen terminology and safe food handling. Will help develop your English reading, numeracy and communication skills. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 8 |
Pathway to the horticultural industry | 15-week course, learn work health, and safety practices, the fundamentals of planting, how to recognise plants, soil testing and how to treat pests/diseases. | To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Feb 8 |
Introduction to horticulture | Explore a pathway into gardening, landscaping or horticulture. 6-week course with our experienced horticulture facilitator, learn a range of theory and practical skills. | For further information contact Ph. 8371 4622 or comunitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au | Aldgate | Starts Feb 9 |
Come and Learn English | Get better at English: speaking & listening, reading and writing skills. | Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065 | Hackham West | Starts Feb 8 |
Intro to the digital workplace | Learn on the latest Microsoft technologies with this FREE course. Build skills and confidence with Windows 11 laptops and learn. | Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065 E: acecoord@hwcc.net.au | Hackham West | Starts Feb 10 |
Cybercrime Awareness Seminar | Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important. | Book here: | Goolwa | Feb 7 |
Women's Education & Work | Women’s Studies in a safe, friendly environment Build the skills and confidence to communicate assertively. Know that education changes lives. Build your confidence to use numeracy in everyday life. | Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065 E: acecoord@hwcc.net.au | Hackham West | Starts Feb 8 |
Built by Community - Opportunities in Construction for First Nations Australians | For First Nations Australians looking to explore the construction industry in an employment program designed to upskill you and guide you towards a great career. | MEGT SYC To find out more contact Suscha Ph. 0498 667 631 | Elizabeth West | Starts Feb 20 |
Financial Capability Workshop | 4-hour workshop presented by the Zahra Foundation Join other women to learn how to make more of your finances. Lunch provided | Zahra Foundation WIS Haven Gawler Ph. 0466 801 553 | Gawler | Feb 22 |
Introduction to Small Business | Practical, step-by-step course will guide you on how to launch and grow your small business – 4 sessions | Community Learning Ph. 8371 4622 E: communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au | Norton Summit Oakbank | Starts Feb 7 Starts Mar 1 |
Kickstart your employment | Develop the tools and skills you need to seek and secure employment. 7 Sessions | Book: here | Seaton | Starts Feb 6 |
Introduction to Hospitality | Explore a pathway into kitchen work, cooking for aged care or disability or looking to kickstart your food service career. Experienced hospitality facilitator, learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment. | Community Learning Ph. 8339 4400 Book: here | Aldgate | Starts Feb 27 |
PARENTING | ||||
Circle of Security Parenting | A 6-week course to help your child organise their feelings and enjoy a more fulfilling relationship with your child. | For more information and bookings Contact Rachel Ph. 8443 5758 | Lockleys area | Starts Feb 9 |
Keeping Families Safe | A workshop for separated parents to explore how children experience domestic violence and strategies to support children’s on-going well-being | Contact Centare Ph. 8215 6700. Bookings essential | Adelaide | Feb 7 |
Mindful Awareness Parenting | 8-week program we will explore mindful awareness, which is about paying attention to what is going on in the present moment. | Anglicare – Family Services Ph. 1800 569 094 Darlington Children’s Centre Ph. 0438 862 295 | Seacombe Gardens | Starts Feb 14 |
Who’s In Charge? | 8-week program for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 Trevor Ph. 8405 6862 | Osborne | Starts Feb 16 |
When Kids Push Your Buttons | Free workshop to assist parents and carers to identify triggers and understand what is behind your child’s behaviour. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au Bookings essential | Adelaide | Feb 21 |
Staying Attached Ante Natal Group | Safe and supportive space where women with diagnosed mental health struggles can CONNECT, LEARN and SHARE as they navigate pregnancy and early parenting. | Anglicare SA Ph. 1800 569 094 | Munno Para | Starts Feb 9 |
Circle of Security | Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected. | AFSS Ph. 8683 1909 E: Melissa.Mcnab@afss.com.au | Port Lincoln | Starts Feb 16 |
Circle of Security | Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected. | AFSS | Port Augusta | Starts Feb 7 |
Healthy Homes, Resilient Families: | Do you need a hand making healthy food choices or managing your weekly food budget? | AFSS Fiona Stanley Ph. 8641 0907 or 0499 887 248. | Port Augusta | Starts Feb 6th |
Healthy Homes, Resilient Families: | Do you need a hand making healthy food choices or managing your weekly food budget? | AFSS Fiona Stanley Ph. 8641 0907 or 0499 887 248. | Coober Pedy | Starts Feb 9 |
Free LGBTIQA+ parenting workshop | 3 hour workshop for parents and carers of LGBTIQA+ children and young people | Register: here | CBD | Feb 19 Feb 20 |
Circle of Security | Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected | Forbes Children’s Centre Ph. 0487 062 669 E:noarlungaFRC@unitingcommunities.org | South Plympton | Starts Feb 13 |
Circle of Security | 8-week course, how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. | Mission Australia Ph. 8645 9600 Gabmididi Manoo Ph. 8645 5240 | Whyalla | Starts Feb 10 |
Kidstuff | Are you pregnant or a parent under 25 years? Meet other young parents. Gain information for your health and wellbeing Come and have fun while discovering creative ways of caring for yourself and your child. | Metropolitian Youth Health Anglicare SA Playford Communities for Children Rochelle Ph. 8255 3477 Melanie Ph. 0468 576 22 | Elizabeth East | Starts Mar 7 |