WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 21 SEP 2020
All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.
If you would like the WIS What’s On emailed to you, or have your event/program included, please email your name/contact details to wis@sa.gov.au
Download the PDF: WIS What's On 21 SEP 2020 (PDF 214.8 KB)
| Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women are Strong... Women do Survive | 8-week support group for women exploring the effects of abusive relationships | Presented by multi-agencies as part of Onkaparinga Collaborative Approach Ph. 8215 6310 | Christies Beach area, location supplied on registration | Starts Jul 28 |
| The Shark Cage Group | 9-week assertive and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships | AnglicareSA Ph. 8186 8900 | To be advised | To be advised |
| Zahra Foundation Financial Counsellor | Providing financial support and assistance to women who have experienced domestic violence. Face-to-face or phone appointments available. | Zahra Foundation please book Ph. 8352 1889 | Location supplied upon request | by appointment |
| Zahra Foundation – Pathways to Empowerment | A 9 week group course for women who have experienced domestic violence with practical advice on achieving goals in life. | Zahra Foundation Ph. 8352 1889 or admin@zahrafoundation.org.au, registration essential | Central location, advised on registration | Tuesdays, starts early October |
| Family Court Support | Available to women attending Family/Federal Circuit Court at 3 Angus St. Adelaide | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 | Adelaide | Ongoing – subject to volunteer availability |
| INDIGO Marion Outreach | Legal Services for women experiencing or have experienced DV | Darlington Children’s Centre Ph. 8384 2427 | Seacombe Gardens | Sept 25 |
| INDIGO Victor Harbour Outreach | Legal Services for women experiencing or have experienced DV | Coomunga House Ph. 8384 2427 | Victor Harbor | Oct 6 |
SA.GOV.AU:COVID-19 Call centres and information lines | For information, including call centres for relief assistance and mental health support, go to https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/health-advice/call-centres-and-information-lines | SA COVID-19 Information Line Ph. 1800 253 787 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5 pm | State-wide | Ongoing |
| Women’s Yarning Circle | Fortnightly women’s group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families | Neporendi Ph. 8322 1120 or 0466 945 073 | Reynella | Wednesdays fortnightly Sep 23 |
| TafeSA courses for Women | Applications are now open for the following courses in Women's Education: Cert.II Vocational Preparation for Women; Cert.III in Women's Advocacy; Cert. IV Women's Advocacy | TafeSA https://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/education-languages/womens-education | Adelaide CBD Elizabeth Noarlunga/external | applications open now |
| Digital Technology for Work and Study | Free 8-week program, an introduction to computer skills, word processing, data entry and more. Creche available, please book. | Morella Community Centre Ph. 8406 8484 | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 12 |
| Writing Skills for Work or Study | 10-week course focusing on development/confidence to apply written English skills. Creche available, please book. | Morella Community Centre Ph. 8406 8484 | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 12 |
| Children’s Services Industry | Free, 10-wk course to improve communications skills for work or study. Creche available, please book. Information session Sept. 25 & 30. | Morella Community Centre Ph. 8406 8484 | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 16 |
| Communication Skills | Free, 10-wk course to improve communications skills for work or study. Creche available, please book. Information session Sept. 25 & 30 | Morella Community Centre Ph. 8406 8484 | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 16 |
| Introduction to Formal Learning | Free 10-wk course to introduce participants to the formal study environment. Information session Sept. 25 & 30. Creche available, please book. | Morella Community Centre Ph. 8406 8484 | Parafield Gardens | Starts Oct 16 |
| Adult Community Education | Skills for work Level 1, Digital skills for work Level 1, Computing for work and business Level 2 and Preparing for work Level 2 | City of Marion Ph. 7420 6400 | Glandore | Starts Oct 6 |
| Adult Community Education | English for work Level 1 and 2 | City of Marion Ph. 7420 6400 | Mitchell Park | Starts Sep 15 |
| Big Dish Up | Learn budget cooking in bulk. | Marion Life Ph. 8277 0304 Registration essential | Mitchell Park | Starts Sep 15 |
| Tax Help for women at WIS | Free and confidential service to help people who have simple tax affairs and are on low incomes ($60,000 or less), complete their tax returns using myTax. | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 | Adelaide | Until the end of October |
| Watto Purrunna Eye Clinic | Optometrist appointments | Maringga Turtpandi Ph. 7425 8900 Muna Paiendi Ph. 8182 9206 | Hiilcrest Elizabeth Vale | 12 Oct 2 Nov |
| Onkaparinga Dementia Friendly Alliance | Social and support group at Café for carers and friends | Elizabeth House Christies Downs Ph. 0403 813 294 or 0421 183341 | Christies Downs | Second and Fourth Tuesdays |
| Bringing up Great Kids | A 6-week attachment program for caregivers with babies under 10 months | Communities for Children Ph. 8250 6600 | Salisbury | Starts Oct 20 |
| Who’s in Charge | Free 8-week course for parents struggling with complex adolescent behaviours | Lutheran Community Care Ph. 8326 4688 | Old Reynella | Starts Oct 20 |
| Kidstuff | Gain information for your health and wellbeing. For under 25’s who are pregnant or parenting | Metropolitan Youth Health Ph. Anna 8326 6053 | Christies Beach | Starts Oct 15 |
| Infant Massage | An attachment program for caregivers with babies under 10 months | Relationships Australia SA, Community projects team Ph. 8250 6600 | Salisbury | Starts Oct 13 |
| MYSA Mum’s & Bubs | Weekly multicultural playgroup for mum’s with children under y.o. to promote social interaction, play and learning. | Multicultural Youth SA Ph. Kate, 8212 0085 | Prospect | Fridays |
| Inside Their Heads | Free workshop for parents & carers: learn about what’s happening for today’s teens, setting boundaries, communication. For families experiencing separation. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 | Adelaide CBD | Sep 29 |
| Post-Separation Parenting Course | A workshop for separated parents wanting to understand and manage the changes in their family This course is for families experiencing separation. Various dates – please book | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 | Adelaide CBD | Oct 1 |
| Grandparents for Grandchildren | Information and support group for carers/kinship carers raising children | Taikurrendi Children and Family Centre. Ph. 8212 1937 | Christies Beach | Oct 15 |
| OmbudsmanSA | Do you believe you have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a state government department or local government agency? Do you work with women who would benefit from knowing about the services provided by Ombudsman SA? WIS can put you in touch with the outreach worker. | Women’s Information Service, Ph. 8303 0590 Alternatively, call OmbudsmanSA Ph. 8226 8699 Toll free: 1800 182 150 (outside metro SA only) https://www.ombudsman.sa.gov.au/complaints/make-a-complaint/ | South Australia | ongoing |
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