WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday, September 16 2019
All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.
Download the PDF: WIS What's On (16 September 2019) (PDF 267.0 KB)
| Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family violence support group for women | Explore the effect of violence & abuse. Non-judgmental. Share strategies. | Uniting Communities, phone 8202 5190 | Adelaide CBD | 2nd Thursday of the month |
| C.A.L.D. for CALD Women Program | An intercultural, art-based life-coaching program for culturally and linguistically diverse women who have experienced domestic violence | Women's Safety Services SA, phone Haroula 8268 7700 haroulac@womenssafetyservices.com.au | Location supplied upon request | Thursdays |
| Women are Strong... Women do Survive | 8 week support group for women exploring the effects of abusive relationships | Phone 8215 6310 | Southern Suburbs location supplied on registration (two locations) | Starts Aug 1 and Aug 2 |
| The Shark Cage Group | 9 weeks assertive and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships | Anglicare SA, phone 8186 8900 | Woodcroft. Time and location supplied on request for Term 4 | Term 4 |
| eSafety Workshops presented by WESNET | FREE two-hour workshop— | Women’s Information Service, 8303 0590 to book: Judi.VanOnsem@sa.gov.au | Adelaide Murray Bridge | Oct 23 Oct 24 |
| Keeping Families Safe: Picking up the pieces after domestic violence | Two-hour workshop for separated parents who are concerned about the impact of domestic violence on their children | Centacare, phone 8215 6700 | Adelaide CBD | Sept 17 |
| Zahra Foundation Financial Counsellor at WIS | Providing financial support and assistance to women who have experienced domestic violence. | Zahra Foundation, phone 8352 1889 | CBD and other locations/days | Thursdays at WIS |
“Be Seen. Be Heard” Community Conversations | All members of the community are encouraged to participate – share your experiences, raise concerns and contribute. | Commissioner for Aboriginal Children & Young People RSVP SEPT 19 to Pat Fanaras Ph. 0466 432 259 | Salisbury Port Adelaide Noarlunga | Sept 23 Sept 25 Sept 30 |
| Recovery Support Group for Eating Disorders | Monthly support group to discuss & share your feelings; learn or share strategies for recovery. Carer's support group also available. $20/session. | Butterfly Foundation, please register – ph. The National Helpline 1800 334 673 or support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au | Glenside | 2nd Tuesday of each month |
| Adelaide Stepping Forward | Presented by Family Drug Support: educational, interactive session for those supporting alcohol &/or other drug users. | Adelaide South West Community Centre, Phone 8203 7801 | Adelaide | Sept 21 |
| New Roads: Alcohol & other drug support | Drop-in service for those affected by addiction or their loved-ones; drop-in Mon- Fri 2:00-3:00 | Uniting Communities Phone 8202 5690 | Christies Beach | ongoing |
Youth Mental Health & Well Being Forum | A forum for young people exploring issues affecting youth and mental health. | Headspace Edinburgh North Ph. 8209 0700 | Mawson Lakes | Oct 3 |
| Financial Literacy for Women 55+ | Half day workshop for women 55+ to build confidence on managing finance. | Ecstra (formerly Financial Literacy Australia) Phone 1300 368 448 or 02 9252 4244 | Adelaide | Oct 14, 15 and 16 |
Confident Budgeting | How to budget, save, and manage money , 6 week course | Marionlife Ph. 8277 0304 | Mitchell Park | Starts Oct 2 |
| Literacy and Numeracy Course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults | Improve reading, writing, spelling, grammar and maths skills | Pooraka Farm Community Centre Phone 8406 8488 | Pooraka | Wednesdays |
| Adult Learning Support | Reading, writing, spelling, ESL, numeracy, work skills and computing | Christie Downs Community House Phone 8384 6894 | Christie Downs | Thursdays and Fridays |
| Resume Help Drop In Sessions | Drop in to receive help to create a great resume. We will review your formatting, highlight your key achievements and ensure it is presented professionally | Port Adelaide Enfield Libraries Phone 8405 6580 or visit cityofpae.sa.gov.au/library @CityofPAELibraries | Port Adelaide Enfield | One Sunday A month |
| Workskills Pathways Program | Increasing employability skills | Adult Learning, phone 8384 6894 | Christie Downs | Thursday Friday |
| Marni Wingku | On-Campus program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students | University of Adelaide Ph. 8313 3623 | City North Terrace | Sept 25 |
| Acorn Parent Infant Attachments Groups | For mothers who have diagnosed mental health difficulties: the group supports mothers with infants up to 30 months. | Anglicare Phone 8131 3485 | Gilles Plains, Mount Barker, Darlington, Salisbury, Munno Para, Norwood, Aldinga, Pennington | From Aug 19 |
| Pregnancy 2 Parenting In the Inner South Darlington Children’s Centre | Sessions on multiple issues in relation to pregnancy arranged by Metropolitan Youth Health | Darlington Children’s Centre Phone 8296 2686 | Darlington | Sept 20 |
| Post-Separation Parenting Course | A Workshop for separated parents wanting to understand and manage the changes in their family | Centacare, Adelaide. | Adelaide | Oct 10 Nov 11 Dec 12 |
Tax Help 2019 at WIS | Free help to complete your tax online if you are low-income & have simple tax needs | Women’s Information Service, phone 8303 0590 for enquiries or to make an appointment. | Adelaide | Until end of Oct |
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