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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 of Monday 25 August 2025
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 August 2025
| Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICES | ||||
| Uniting Communities Legal Advice | Free Legal Advice on Family Law. By appointment only. | Uniting Communities Family Law Centre Women's Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 E: wis@sa.gov.au | Adelaide | Sept 30 Oct 28 Nov 25 |
Coffee and Chat with Women’s Legal Service | Learn about Women’s Legal Services’ free and confidential service. Supports include safety planning, counselling and advocacy. Bookings essential. | Women’s Legal Service Ph. 8721 2540 | Mt Gambier | Sept 24 |
| Tax Help | A volunteer from the ATO will be at the Women's Information Service on Thursdays from 24th July 2025. If you earn $70K or less a year and have simple tax affairs, you may be eligible for free assistance to lodge your Tax Return. | Contact Women's Information Service to check your eligibility and book your appointment: | Adelaide | Starts July 24 |
| Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. | The Yellow Gate Whyalla Stuart | To be advised To be advised To be advised | To be advised To be advised Starts Sept 1 |
| Shark Cage for Women | Course on assertiveness and self-confidence building for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships | To be advised To be advised | To be advised To be advised | |
| From Strength to Strength | 6-week group for women who would like to increase their personal growth and improve relationship conflict management. Ideal for women who have completed both Women are Strong and Shark Cage groups. | Anglicare SA Ph. 8186 8900 E: fif@anglicaresa.com.au | Southern suburbs | Starts August 7 |
| Out of the Shadows | This group will discuss impacts on women and children and interactions with the Domestic and Family Violence, Legal and Safety Systems. | Relationships Australia Ph. 8223 4566 E: rasacentral@rasa.org.au | Address provided on registration | Fridays during term time |
| Time for Me | For women who have experienced Domestic Abuse.A two-hour workshop to support relaxation, creativity and connection. | Christie Downs Community House Kerry Ph. 0457 671 385 Jo Ph. 0429 269 320 | Christie Downs | Last Thursday of the month |
| Legal Outreach | Free legal advice appointments are available in-person with a solicitor from the Women’s Legal Service. | The Yellow Gate | Address provided upon registration | Second, third and fourth Thursday of the month. |
| Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service | The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service will be visiting Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on a fortnightly basis to assist women who have applied for private intervention orders. | Legal Services Commission | Mount Gambier | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 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 web page. Look on the bottom of the screen and click on the: “Hi there, how can I help you” pop-up | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 www.wis.sa.gov.au | Online | Ongoing |
| SOCIAL CONNECTION | ||||
| Resilient Women | 6-week wellbeing program at Centacare. Bookings essential. | The Haven Mount Gambier RSVP to Suzie by July 25 Ph. 0472 759 829 E: skranz@centacare.org.au | Mount Gambier | Starts Aug 1 |
| Swap and Grow | Bring cuttings, seedlings or small plants to share with others and take new ones home. | The Haven Whyalla Ph. 0477 219 410 | Whyalla | 1st Thursday of the month |
| Haven Singers | Explore the joy of singing. Led by professional Singing Teacher, Composer and Sound and Movement Therapist, Jen de Ness. | The Goolwa Haven For information Deb Ph. 0427 208 937 Jen Ph. 0434 880 695 | Port Elliot | 1st and 3rd Monday of each month |
| Flourish and Nourish | Monthly sessions where we will chat about wellbeing topics. | The Haven Mt Gambier For bookings contact the Mt Gambier Library Ph. 8721 2540 | Mount Gambier | Last Friday of the month |
| Pride at Country Markets | Rainbow Hub SA will be at some upcoming country markets. Visit the market stalls to see what LGBTIQA+ support is available. | Rainbow Hub SA Ph. 0487 033 684 | Port Pirie | Sept 14 |
| Craft & Chat | Come along and join other women to learn craft in a relaxed, friendly environment. | The Haven Port Pirie Ph. 0499 420 923 | Port Pirie | Wednesdays |
| Game Day | Join us to connect with other women and have fun with board games, cards, and trivia. | The Haven Mount Gambier Ph. 0439 169 925 | Mount Gambier | Mondays |
| The Kindness Project | Come along to the Haven at Whyalla on Fridays to craft a project to be shared in the community | The Haven Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 | Whyalla | Fridays |
| Women’s Meditation | Gentle movement, breathwork, relaxing guided meditation | The Haven Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 | Whyalla | Thursdays |
| Wise Woman Within You | Enjoy sitting with women, hearing their stories and experience healing. Cost $10 for 5 sessions | Mount Barker Community Centre Book for Wise Woman within you here | Mount Barker | Aug 26 |
| COFFEE & CHAT SOCIAL GROUPS | ||||
| Coffee and a Chat - Vision Board | Create your personalised vision board that will help you feel empowered, inspired and energised. | The Haven Mount Gambier Bookings essential. Ph. 8721 2540 | Mount Gambier | Aug 27 |
| Coffee and Chat | Talk Laugh and Connect, we’ll bring the coffee!! | Aldinga Beach Children’s Centre Ph. 0436 677 468 | Aldinga | Aug 29 Sept 26 |
| Cuppa & Connection | A safe space for women to chat over craft, cards or games. | The Haven Whyalla Ph. 0477 219 410 E: whyallahaven@cccsa.org.au | Whyalla Stuart | Tuesdays |
| Expresso Yourself | Coffee and chat group run by Women’s Information Service. Join for social connection. All who identify as women are welcome. | Women’s Information Service To register your interest. Ph. 8303 0590 | Adelaide | Starts Aug 28 Fortnightly |
| Ladies Together | Coffee, Chat and craft Cost $2 per week | Reynella Neighbourhood Centre Ph. 8322 3591 | Old Reynella | Mondays |
| FITNESS | ||||
| Women’s Walking Group | Come along for a casual walk and talk. Suitable for all abilities. Meet at Laratinga Wetlands, Bald Hills Road carpark entrance. | The Haven Mount Barker For enquiries Ph. 8391 2747 | Mount Barker | Fridays |
| Get Strong | Get strong! Build fitness at home (in honour of Jean Hailes Women’s Week). A presentation to help women build real-life strength; without a gym or equipment | City of West Torrens Book here for Get Strong presentation | Hilton | Sept 4 |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| White Card work safely in the construction industry | Learn about general workplace safety legislative requirements, understand principles of risk management relating to construction and building industry. Free for Aboriginal Community | TAFE SA Anji Solomann Ph. 7210 3859 E: anji.soloman@tafesa.edu.au | Noarlunga | Aug 28 |
| Understanding and Responding to Strangulation | Insight Exchange has a free (donated) NEW online learning module "Understanding and Responding to Strangulation (45 min)". | Insight ExchangeFree Free responding to strangulation module here | Online | Ongoing |
| EMBARK: Strategic Planning for Personal Goals | Workshop where you will focus on 2 specific personal goals, learn to use a strategic lens to plan and implement steps to achieve these goals. | City of West Torrens Zahra Foundation Book here for Embark Strategic Planning for Personal Goals | Hilton | Sept 3 |
| Strong Women, Strong Regions: | 10-Week Program for Women in Business & Professions | Mount Barker Community Centre Book here for Strong Women, Strong Regions | Mount Barker | Starts Aug 29 |
| Adult Community Education (ACE) | ACE Course Booklet, range of accredited and non-accredited courses to suit participants of various language, literacy and numeracy levels. | Morella Community Centre For more information: Ph. 0484 958 823 ACE Course Booklet | Parafield Gardens | Starts Aug |
| Money Matters Crash Course | Two-week adulting crash course to master the art of managing money. Age: 15 – 25 years | Wardli Youth Centre More information: Wilson Ndung’u Ph. 8384 0535 | Christies Downs | Sept 9 Sept 16 |
| HEALTH | ||||
| BreastScreen SA | BreastScreen SA is visiting areas in South Australia and offering free screening for women over the age of 40. | BreastScreen SA For more information contact Ph. 13 20 50 | Various | June - Sept |
| BreastScreen SA Screen to Win | We're offering a chance to win 1 of 10 $500 pre-paid Visa cards simply by attending a free breast screen in June, July, or August. For more details and Terms & Conditions, please visit breastscreen.sa.gov.au/win. | To book breastscreen.sa.gov.au/book or Ph. 13 20 50 | Various | June - Sept |
| Women’s Health Clinic | Guest Speakers from Yorke and Northern Local Health Network | The Port Pirie Haven For more information and to register: Ph. Lyn 0403 127 077 | Port Pirie | Aug 29 |
| Endometriosis Support Group | Exercise and Yoga for pelvic health | Mount Barker Community Centre Register via Humanitix for Endometriosis Support Group | Mount Barker | Sept 10 |
| Keeping Women’s Heart’s Strong | Introductory meeting to hear about the “Keeping Women’s Hearts Strong” research project | Wardliparingga Watto Purrunna NALHN Aboriginal Health Ph. 8240 9611 | Port Adelaide | Sept 4 |
| PARENTING | ||||
| Living With Young people | Two-part workshop to help parents and caregivers build an understanding of teenagers and their healthy development. | City of Onkaparinga Government of SA Human Services Click here for information about Living with Young People | Aldinga | Aug 25 Sept 1 |
| Navigating Neurodiversity | Join us in this free support group for parents and caregivers who care for those with neurodiversity. | The Haven Goolwa Ph.0499 407 237 Deb Ph. 0427 208 937 | Goolwa | Weds fortnightly |
| Peas in a Pod Parenting Group | A space for you and your child/ren where you can connect with other caregivers, community services and programs. | Centacare For further information and registrations Ph. 8215 6310 | Hackham | July 24 - Sept 25 |
| Parenting Connection Group | Are you the parent of a neurodivergent child looking to connect with other parents in a relaxed, engaging setting? Cost $5pp | Reynella Neighbourhood Centre Book for Parenting Connection via Humantix here | Old Reynella | Sept – Nov Fridays Monthly |
Office for Women acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the State’s first peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional owners and occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia.
Women's Information Service
8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
wis@sa.gov.au
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