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Office for Women
WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 28 November 2022
All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.
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Email your name/contact details to wis@sa.gov.au. You can have your event or program included too!
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| Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICES | ||||
| The Shark Cage Group | Assertiveness and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships and/or sexual abuse. | Anglicare SA | Advised on registration | To be confirmed. |
| 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 | To be confirmed |
| 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 | Mondays fortnightly |
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 | Location advised on registration | To be confirmed |
| 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 | December 7 |
| 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 | Returns in February 2023 |
| Toiletry Donations | The Haven at Mount Barker is collecting donations of women's toiletries to share in the lead-up to Christmas | Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas St, Mount Barker Ph.04389 002 785 | Mount Barker | Ongoing |
| Women’s Legal Service Outreach | Confidential legal service that provides legal assistance and representation to women. Call to book an appointment. | Women’s Legal Service Ph. 8221 5553 | Seacombe Gardens Elizabeth Downs | Thursdays Fridays |
| PartnerSPEAK Information session | PartneSPEAK offers support to non-offending persons affected by another’s involvement with child sexual abuse and child exploitation material | PartnerSPEAK and Women’s Information Service To register please contact WIS via Email: wis@sa.gov.au | Online | December 7 |
| SOCIALCONNECTION | ||||
16 Days of Activism: | Activities taking place in Mt Gambier and surrounding towns to shine a spotlight on the issue of violence against women. Look for our stalls at Rotary Market, Centro, Market Place | WIS Haven Mt Gambier at Mt Gambier Library Ph. 0439 169 925 | Mount Gambier | November 25 until December 10 |
16 day of Activism: | Wear something orange and join Zonta on a walk from the Big Gum Tree in Gawler Arcade to Gawler Pocket Park on Julian Terrace. Meet at 10am. | Zonta Club of Gawler For more information email: helensands@bigpond.com | Gawler | December 10 |
| Young One's Gardening Group at WIS Haven Whyalla | We are excited to invite mums, grandmas, caregivers, and their young ones to our first gardening club. We have wonderful fun filled nature-based activities for you to join us. | WIS Haven Whyalla at Centacare Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 Please register your interest. | Whyalla | Wednesdays |
| 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 | November 30 |
Young Mums at the | Social group for young and expectant mums aged up to 25 years. Meet other mums, in a relaxed, supportive and child friendly environment. 10am - noon | WIS Haven Mount Barker at Mount Barker Community Centre Ph. 0439 002 785 | Mount Barker | Wednesdays |
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. Email: 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 Email: hcp@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au | Gawler | Fridays |
| Women's Shed: 4 Workshop Series | Come along and learn some woodworking and handyperson skills. 4 sessions | Mount Barker Men's Shed Ph: 83912747 Email: mensshed@mtbcc.org.au | Mount Barker | Starts November 14 |
| HEALTH | ||||
| Breast Screen SA - mobile service | BreastScreen SA invites women aged over 50 years to come along for their free 2 yearly screening mammogram. It can take as little as 10 minutes! | BreastScreen SA For more information and to book Ph. 13 20 50 E: HelloBSSA@sa.gov.au | Victor Harbor Kingscote Port Lincoln | Until Nov 21 Nov 23–Dec 14 Until Jan 23 |
Are you a Carer? | A carer is someone who helps a family member or friend with managing their daily needs. Learn about the supports available to you with Carers SA and connect with other carers. | Carers SA For more information and to book contact Debby at Carers SA Ph. 0423 338 585 | Seaford | November 29 |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Catherine House – the Art Bus | Learn how to engage with visual arts and build confidence through talking to people about your art. Join anytime. | Catherine House Women’s Centre Contact Lisa Grant E: LisaG@catherinehouse.org.au | Adelaide | October 20 to December 8 |
| Catherine House – Music Course | A music program that offers structured and non-structured opportunities, learn to sing, and harmonise, read, and play music in a group. Join anytime. | Catherine House Women’s Centre Contact Lisa Grant E: LisaG@catherinehouse.org.au | Adelaide | October 21 to December 9 |
| 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 email: app@unisa.edu.au | Adelaide Ceduna Mount Gambier Port Lincoln Whyalla | Apply now to start in February 2023 |
| PARENTING | ||||
| Supporting Children after Separation | Workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. Cost $5. | Centacare | Adelaide | November 30 December 16 |
| Supporting Children after Separation | Workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. Cost $5. | Centacare on Ph. 8252 2311 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Elizabeth Park | December 8 |
| Supporting Children after Separation | Online session for separated parents to understand and manage the changes in their family. Bookings essential | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Online via Zoom | December 14 |
| Siblings in Focus Resilience Program (FRIENDS) | For 5-12-year old siblings of children with disabilities and/or chronic illness. Make social connections and build strategies for emotional resilience. | Junction Australia Ph. Tammy on 8392 3080 E: telvin@junctionaustralia.org.au | Hackham | Fridays Thursday Wednesdays |
| Bringing Up Great Kids | 4-week course for separated mums and female carers to encourage parenting practices that build competence, optimism and capability in children. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | Starts November 29 |
| The Fast Five: parenting tips that really work | This workshop collects key concepts from current Australian research into effective parenting strategies. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | December 6 |
| Growing and learning in the family | 2-part workshop to help families and caregivers gain an understanding of how children learn through play and form meaningful connections. | Hackham West Community Centre Ph. Bel Pollard on 0438 862 295 Bookings essential. | Hackham West | Starts December 9 |
| Keeping Families Safe: Picking up the pieces after domestic violence | Workshop for separated parents/carers to explore how to support children as they heal and strategies to nature their wellbeing. Bookings essential. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | December 13 |
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