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WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 5 June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Hackham | To be advised |
| The Shark Cage Group – (It is recommended to complete Women are Strong women do survive before attending The Shark Cage) | An assertiveness and self-confidence building course 8-week course to help you build a strong sense of self and to feel empowered | Ursula Ph.0439 981 045 Email:NoarlungaFRC@unitingcommunities.org Crèche available: Jo Ph. 0429 269 320. | O’Sullivan Beach | To be advised |
| 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 Email Tammy at telvin@junctionaustralia.org.au | Southern Area Address provided on registration | Mondays during school terms |
Zahra Foundation | Healthy Decisions - Explores social norms, decision making and advocating for self and others. | Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 program@zahrafoundation.org.au | North | To be advised |
Zahra Foundation | Healthy Futures - Builds on skills and goal setting, with the ability to create an individual pathway plan for the future including information and support for study or work. | Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 | South | To be advised |
Zahra Foundation | Healthy Communication - Explores boundaries, communication strategies and respectful relationships. | Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 | Central | To be advised |
Zahra Foundation | Healthy Relationships - Uses creative activities focussing on reconnection with self and community, values and rights. | Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 | Port Adelaide | To be advised |
| 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 | 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 Email: wis@sa.gov.au | 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 - subject to volunteer availability |
| WIS CHAT | Can’t find the information you are looking for? You can now talk to WIS via Live Chat on our webpage. Visit us at Women's Information Service Live-Chat And click on the: “Hi there, how can I help you” pop-up | Women’s Information Service | Adelaide | Ongoing |
| Aldinga Beach Children's Centre Volunteer Information Session | The Women’s Information Service is now recruiting for more volunteers at Aldinga Beach Children’s Centre Want to know more before you apply? Come to our information session. | Aldinga Beach Children’s Centre WIS Ph. 8303 0590 Email: wis@sa.gov.au | Aldinga | May 30 |
| 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 | June 29 |
| Modern Day Slavery | Modern slavery refers to a range of serious exploitative practises, that undermine a persons’ freedom and ability to make choices for themselves. | Women’s Information Service Email: wis@sa.gov.au | Online | June 22 |
| SOCIALCONNECTION | ||||
| Yoga at Whyalla WIS Haven | Come and join yoga for all levels. Beginners welcome. Followed by coffee and chat. | WIS Haven Whyalla at | Whyalla | During School Term |
The Creative Space | A safe space for women to make friends, or chat to our friendly staff! Materials provided! | Whyalla Haven Ph. 0407 251 696 (Mon- Fri, 10am to 2pm) or Teri on 0477219410. | Whyalla | Starts June 5 |
| Craft & Chat Port Pirie Haven | Come along and join other women to learn craft in a relaxed, friendly environment. | Port Pirie Haven Ph. 0499 420 923 Between 10am-2pm | Port Pirie | Wednesdays |
| Let's Chat Gardening Port Pirie Haven | For women who enjoy gardening Share ideas, make friends and guest speakers | Port Pirie Haven Ph. 0499 420 923 | Port Pirie | Fridays |
| The Haven Women’s Group | Would you like to connect with other women of the Adelaide Hills? | The Haven Mount Barker Ph. 0439 002 785 | Mount Barker | Mondays |
| Grief Guidance Workshops | Learning to live with grief and loss | Ph. 8555 3941 Email:admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au | Goolwa | Starts June 6 |
| Side by Side | Free weekly women’s group at the Gawler Haven | The Haven at Gawler Community House Ph.0466 801 553 Email:haven@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au | Gawler | First Monday of the Month |
| Women and Words | A relaxed group for creative writing therapy run by a well-known local writer | The Haven Gawler Ph. 0466 801 553 | Gawler | Thursdays |
| Our Voice | Are you an adult living with an intellectual disability? Our Voice SA invites you to join their peer network in Whyalla. Monthly meetings on Wednesdays from 10am | For more information please contact Cyanne on 0455 824 995 | Whyalla | June 28 |
| HEALTH | ||||
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. | Port Augusta Whyalla Marla Coober Pedy Tea tree Gully Roxby Downs | Mar – Jun
Mid June Early -Mid June June – August Late June – Early July |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Are you safe at home? | eLearn to find out more about how to have safe and respectful conversations about family violence | Register at Are you Safe at Home- E-Learn | Online | Ongoing |
| Financial Capability Workshop -Whyalla | 4-hour workshop presented by the Zahra Foundation Join other women to learn how to make more of your finances. Lunch provided | Ph. 0499 420 923 | Whyalla | June 21 |
| TAFE Victor Harbour | Free training Certificate IV in Community Services Certificate IV in Mental Health | Apply NOW through SATAC at tafesa | Victor Harbour | Semester 2 |
| I wanna try everything | “Someone should make this easier” when doing things online? Want FREE help? FREE coaching, for those on no or low income, to help you do what you need to, with way less stress. | Book at Humanitix Try Everything - Free digital literacy support Email: support@developmentatwork.com | Adelaide | Starts May 2023 |
| Communication skills | An 8-week course focussing on developing your English oral and written skills through topics that would interest you or topics you may come across in everyday life | Please register your interest by emailing: | Parafield Gardens | Term 2, Monday’s |
| Ready Set Prep | A 4-week program to learn to cook family meals. In ordered to be considered you must attend an information session. The cost is $10 for the 4-week program. | For the information session please Register at eventbrite - Ready Set Prep | Elizabeth Downs | Information Session June 6 |
| PARENTING | ||||
| My Child and Me | A positive approach to guiding children's behaviour. | Hallett Cove Karrara Kindergarten Forbes Children's Centre | Hallett Cove South Plympton | Starts June 6 Starts June 9 |
| Bringing up Great Kids | Understand your child’s emotions and behaviour and focuses on strong positive relationships. | Woodcroft Children’s Centre Ph. 8381 8005 | Woodcroft | Starts June 8 |
| My child and Me ...with Burmese Interpreter | A positive approach to guiding children's behaviour. 4-part workshop. Everyone welcome. | St. Augustine’s Parish School Ph. 8182 7900 Email: csmith@saps.catholic.edu.au | Salisbury | Starts June 14 |
| Coping Skills | Helping children to develop resilience. Two- part workshop | Ph. 0497 119 071 Email: katrina.ochan@sa.gov.au | Adelaide | Part 1 June 15 Part 2 June 22 |
| Coping Skills | Helping children to develop resilience. Two- part workshop | Southern Barossa Alliance Ph. 0439 509 207 Email: anne.simon.taylor@bigpond.com | Angaston | Part 1 June 21 Part 2 June 28 |
| Keeping Families Safe: picking up the pieces after domestic violence | A 2-hour workshop for separated parents and carers to explore how children experience domestic violence and how to help children to heal | To register please call Centacare Ph.8215 6700 Email: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | Jul 4 |
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