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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 at Monday 21 June 2021
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 21June (PDF 195.6 KB)Information sessions for Cert II, III and IV courses in Women’s Education. Apply for Semester 2.
| +Program | Description | Provider | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shark Cage Group | 9-week assertive and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships | Anglicare SA Email: ntanner@anglicaresa.com.au | To Be Advised | To Be Advised | |
| Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week support group for women exploring the effects of abusive relationships. | Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6310 | To Be Advised | To Be Advised | |
| From Strength to Strength Group | 8-week group for women who have experienced relationship trauma | Anglicare SA Nicky at: AnglicareSA on 0409 858 992 Email: ntanner@anglicaresa.com.au | To Be Advised | To Be Advised | |
| Zahra Foundation – Pathways to Empowerment | 9-week course for women who have experienced domestic violence, with practical activities to achieving goals in life. Location advised on registration | Zahra Foundation | Central location, advised on registration | Starts July 27 | |
| Zahra Foundation – Pathways to Empowerment | 9-week course for women who have experienced domestic violence, with practical activities to achieving goals in life. Location advised on registration | Zahra Foundation | Southern Suburbs | Starts July 28 | |
| 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. | Legal Services Commission Ph. 1800 246 642 | Various | Ongoing | |
| 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 | |
| Zahra Foundation Outreach at WIS | Financial counselling for women who have experienced domestic and family violence, at the Women’s Information Service | For an appointment please call Ph. 8352 1889 | Adelaide | July 7 | |
| Family Court Support | Confidential support for women attending the Family and Federal Circuit Court in Adelaide. We also provide support in our office if you have an online hearing, mediation, or family conference. | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 | Adelaide | Ongoing – subject to volunteer availability | |
| WIS Chat | You can now talk to WIS via Live Chat on our webpage. Visit us at Women's Information Service and click on the: “Hi there, how can I help you” pop-up. | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 Women's Information Service Website | Adelaide | Ongoing | |
| Volunteer at WIS The Haven Whyalla | Applications are open to become a WIS Outreach volunteer. Training will commence in August. Call the Women's Information Service to find out more. | Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 or email wis@sa.gov.au The Haven Whyalla volunteer application here | Whyalla | Applications open | |
SA.GOV.AU:COVID-19 | For information, including call centres for relief assistance and mental health support, go to: | SA COVID-19 Information Line Ph. 1800 253 787 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5 pm COVID19 Information Line Here | State-wide | Ongoing | |
Money and Me | Improve your Money skills – free, fun sessions for everyone. Four weekly sessions attend one or all four. | Uniting Communities Ph. 8270 5377 Bookings: admin@aberfoylecc.org | Aberfoyle Park | Starts July 5 | |
Women's Education | Information sessions for Cert II, III and IV courses in Women’s Education. Apply for Semester 2. | Ph. 8207 8280 or 8207 8805 womenseducation@tafes.edu.au | Adelaide Elizabeth Noarlunga | June 29 & 30 | |
| Women’s Legal Service | Free legal advice available for women with lawyers from Women’s Legal Service (SA), | Ph. 8231 5553 for an appointment | Elizabeth | Fridays Fortnightly | |
| Women’s Yarnin’ Circle | Women’s group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families; excursions, arts & crafts, healing, lunch & yarns over cuppa. | Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc./ Vine Street Centre Ph. 8322 1120 or Ph. 0466 945 073 | Old Reynella | Wednesdays Fortnightly | |
Chat Time | Come say hello to our friendly Women’s Information Service volunteers for a cuppa and Chat Time. | Murray Bridge Community Centre and Women’s Information Service Ph. 8531 1799 | Murray Bridge | Mondays & Thursdays | |
| Ladies Together | Coffee and Conversation Group. If you knit, crochet or colour, bring it along! Gold coin contribution. | Reynella Neighbourhood Centre Ph. 8322 3591 for information | Old Reynella | Mondays | |
| Young Mum's Group at WIS The Haven Mount Barker | Social group for young and expectant mums aged up to 22 years. Meet other mums, in a relaxed, supportive and child friendly environment. Coffee & food provided | Women’s Information Service and Mount Barker Community Centre Ph. 8391 2747 or email: enquiries@mtbcc.org.au | Mount Barker | Wednesdays | |
| Women Only Wednesdays (WOW) | A safe and inclusive space for women to come and share a cuppa and a chat together and make new friends. | Gawler and District College Ph. Kim 0408 192 143 / 8523 2575. Bookings essential. | Gawler | Wednesdays | |
| Coffee & Chat Women’s Group | Meet other women in a safe, inclusive space for a fortnightly social get together with WIS volunteers. | Parafield Gardens Children Centre & Women’s Information Service Ph. Alice on 8303 0590 | Parafield Gardens | June 23 | |
| Peek-A-Boo | 8-week group, for mothers and infants (up to school age) who have been affected by domestic and family violence, | Uniting Care Wesley Bowden | Bowden | Starts July 28 | |
| Unplugged | A workshop to help young people and parents learn how problematic gaming can lead to gambling behaviours | Child & Family Services /UnitingCare Wesley Bowden. Ph. 8245 7100 | Bowden | June 23 | |
| Circle of Security | 6-week course to help your child understand their feelings, enjoy a more fulfilling relationship and help your child to feel secure. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E. registrations@centacare.org.au | Elizabeth Downs | Starts July 27 | |
| Post-Separation Parenting Course | A workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. | Centacare | Murray Bridge | June 28 | |
| Post-Separation Parenting Course | A workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. | Ph. 8215 6700 or email your details to: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | July 9 | |
| Keeping Families Safe | Workshop for parents and carers to explore how children experience domestic violence and strategies to support children and help them heal | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 or email: registrations@centacare.org.au Bookings essential. | Adelaide | June 29 |
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