WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 25 September 2023
All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.
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Download the PDF: WIS What's On 25 September 2023
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. | Centacare | Southern Address provided on registration | Starts Oct 26 |
Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week educational support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Bookings essential. | Anglicare SA Ph. Tammy on 0403 772 859 | To be advised | 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 E: NoarlungaFRC@unitingcommunities.org Crèche available: Jo Ph. 0429 269 320. | Southern Address provided on registration | Starts Oct 18 |
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 |
Out of the Shadows | A group for female survivors of family and domestic violence. Dates provided on registration | Relationships Australia Ph. 8223 4566 or email E: rasacentral@rasa.org.au | Address provided on registration | Fridays during 2023. |
Zahra Foundation Pathways to Empowerment - Healthy Relationships | Uses creative activities focussing on reconnection with self and community, values and rights. | Zahra Foundation | North | Starts Oct 17 |
Zahra Foundation | Explores boundaries, communication strategies and respectful relationships. | Zahra Foundation | South | Starts Oct 18 |
Zahra Foundation | 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 | Central | Starts Oct 19 |
Zahra Foundation Pathways to Empowerment – Healthy Decisions | Explores social norms, decision making and advocating for self and others | Zahra Foundation | Western | Full - Taking expressions of interest for Term 1 2024 |
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 |
Women’s Legal Services SA | WLSSA provides free legal advice and representation for women, facing financial hardship and support to access the Red Cross financial grant for temporary visa holders experiencing violence | Women’s Legal Services SA Ph. 8231 8929 | Adelaide | Ongoing |
Women’s Legal Services SA – InDIGO Program | Providing an integrated legal and support response to women fleeing domestic/ family violence who live or work in the southern metropolitan, Victor Harbour and Kangaroo Island regions. | Women’s Legal Service SA & InDIGO Ph: 8384 2427 | Southern metropolitan, Victor Harbour and Kangaroo Island | Ongoing |
Women’s Legal Services SA –Temporary visa holders | Specialist and holistic legal services for women on temporary visas who are fleeing domestic/ family violence. | Women’s Legal Service SA Ph: 8231 8929 Free Call: 1800 816 349 | Statewide | 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 - 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 |
Tax Help at WIS | A Tax Help volunteer will be at City WIS to help people on low incomes complete simple tax returns online. Thursdays 9am to 12:45pm. Call to check eligibility and to book a session. | Women’s Information Service 101 Grenfell Street Ph. 8303 0590 E: wis@sa.gov.au | Adelaide | Thursdays |
SOCIALCONNECTION | ||||
Craft and Chat | Come along and join other women to learn craft in a relaxed and friendly environment. All materials provided. | Port Pirie Haven Ph. 0499 420 923 | 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 |
Women and Words | A relaxed group for creative writing therapy run by a well-known local writer | Gawler Haven Ph. 0466 801 553 E: haven@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au | Gawler | Thursdays |
Craft and Conversation – The Haven Mount Gambier | Join in with this creative production line to make inspiring gifts for women. | The Haven Mount Gambier Ph. 0439 169 925 | Mount Gambier | Second Thursday of the month |
Young Women LEAD | Facilitated group sessions helping young women (15-25) to build resilience, grow confidence, nurture wellbeing and develop life skills in a relaxed and supportive environment | Centacare SA Contact Cass Ph. 0458 050 272 or E: cward@cccsa.org.au | Whyalla | To be advised |
Yoga at Whyalla Haven | Join us for free yoga sessions, yoga mats provided. | Whyalla Haven Ph. 8645 8233 for more information | Whyalla | Thursdays |
Staying Safe for Women | Fortnightly Personal Safety Workshops for Women on Monday's. | The Women's Centre Catherine House | Adelaide | Monday fortnightly |
Financial Wisdom | Monthly workshop to discuss finances, complete online workshops and discuss important financial topics. Last Friday of each month. | Goolwa Haven Ph 0499 407 237 E: goolwahaven@alexandrinasa.gov.au | Goolwa | Next workshop Sept 29 |
Goals, skills and resumes | Come and chat to an Employment Consultant. You can talk about your resume, cover letter and get help to identify your skills and goals | Goolwa Haven Ph 0499 407 237 E: goolwahaven@alexandrinasa.gov.au | Goolwa | Oct 18 |
HEALTH | ||||
Breastscreen SA | All women aged over 40, especially 50 to 74 years are invited to come along | Breastscreen SAPh. 13 20 50 to make your appointment or to find out more. | Port Pirie | Mid Aug-Early Nov |
EDUCATION | ||||
Women in Civil Project | Information and interview session available for a free course working in civil projects. | Civil Train Click here to register your interest in the Women in Civil Project | Thebarton | Information session Sept 28 Course starts Oct 18 |
Understanding amica | Please join us for this free lunch time webinar for community workers, The webinar will show you what amica looks like, how it works and what is produces for users. | Legal Services Commission South Australia Please go to Understanding amica – a tool helping couples separating amicably to register | Online | Oct 12 |
Live your Best Life | 10-week course. Develop skills and knowledge in learning and communication, exploring strengths and creating a study or employment pathway. | Catherine House Women’s Centre For course information contact Sharon on 0428 856 129 E.SharonS@catherinehouse.org.au | Adelaide | Information session Oct 3 Course starts Oct 10 |
Art Course | 10-week course to learn new skills in various art mediums in a supportive environment. Build confidence through your art and strengthen your communication skills by learning to talk to people about your art. | Catherine House Women’s Centre To register your interest contact Tam – 0418 856 129 E.TammyC@catherinehouse.org.au | Adelaide | Starts Oct 11 |
Music Course | 10-week community education course where you can learn to write your own songs, learn about inspirational women in music and have fun with rhythms and melodies in a supportive environment. | To register your interest contact Tam on 0418 856 129 E.TammyC@catherinehouse.org.au Enrolment cut off date is Oct 20 | Adelaide | Starts Oct 13 |
Inclusive Work Program | 9-week program to help get ready for work and a career including connecting with workplaces and supportive employers to learn about safe workplaces | For questions please email tam@gogoevents.com.au Click this link to complete a registration of interest for the inclusive work program | Adelaide | Starts Oct 17 |
Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund | Apply now for a Wyndham Richardson Scholarship, applications are received twice a year, with closing dates 31 January and 31 May. | Apply for Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund here | Online | Ongoing |
Intro to retail | This 9-week course will focus on improving your foundation skills for work. Explore ways to seek work opportunities to apply for work or upskill through the various study opportunities available. | To book Ph 8406 8482 E.ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 17 |
Learning in the Kitchen | A 9-week course with hands-on activities in the kitchen to learn about cooking a variety of savoury and sweet recipes, reading labels, kitchen terminology and safe food handling | To book Ph 8406 8482 E.ace@morella.org.au | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 18 |
Report Writing | Do you have to prepare a report for a government service such as NDIS? Consult with an experienced Haven volunteer. | The Haven Goolwa To make an appointment Ph. 0499 407 237 E: goolwahaven@alexandrina.sa.gov.au | Goolwa | Mondays ongoing |
PARENTING | ||||
Circle of Security Parenting | 6-week course. Do you want to have more understanding about your child’s behaviour? | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | Starts Oct 3 |
Circle of Security Parenting | 6-week course. Do you want to have more understanding about your child’s behaviour? | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | Starts Oct 10 |
Circle of Security Parenting | 6-week course. Do you want to have more understanding about your child’s behaviour? | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Elizabeth Downs | Starts Oct 24 |
Who’s in Charge | An 8-week program for parents or carers of young people (8-18 years) who are beyond control, violent or defiant. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 Trevor 0410 698 907 for queries or referrals | Greenacres | Starts Oct 26 |