WIS What's On

The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as of Monday 12 January 2026

All programs are free/low cost unless otherwise noted. For more details, please visit our Facebook page.

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Program	Description	Provider	Location	Date
SERVICES
Resilient Women	6-week program to support and empower women. Journaling, self-care, connections, financial empowerment, looking ahead and celebration	Centacare Bookings essential: Ph. Tanya Werchon 0407 718 075 E: ease@centacare.org.au Susie Kranz Ph. 0472 759 829 E:mountgambierhaven@centacare.org.au	Naracoorte Mount Gambier	Starts Feb 4 Starts Feb 20
Pathways to Empowerment Explore	Build skills and confidence, learn about healthy relationships, communication and decision making, managing money and pathways to your future.	Zahra Foundation Ph. 8352 1889 E: intake@zahrafoundation.org.au Pathways to Empowerment online referral form here	Mount Barker	Starts Feb 5
The Gathering Place	A safe and supportive group for women who have experienced or are experiencing family or domestic abuse. Sessions are run fortnightly in 2026.	The Haven Information and to register: Ph. 0439 022 785 E: haven@mtbcc.org.au	Mount Barker	Fortnightly 2026
Women are Strong Women do Survive	Free eight-week domestic violence healing and recovery group – safe, confidential and supportive space to explore your experiences and reconnect with your strengths; understand effects of abusive relationships, managing overwhelming emotions, developing safety strategies, women’s roles in family and society, being a person for yourself.	Uniting Communities Registrations are essential: Ph. 8202 5190	Salisbury	2026 Feb 4,11, 18,25 March 4,11,18,25
Women are Strong Women do Survive	8-week support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships.	The Yellow Gate Ph. 1300 564 164 E: admin@theyellowgate.org.au Hands of Hope Ph. 0423 174 221 E: Enquiries@handsofhope.asn.au	Outer southern suburbs To be advised	To be advised To be advised, runs each school termTo be advised
Shark Cage	Course on assertiveness and self-confidence building for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships.Recommended you complete Women are Strong group prior to Shark Cage.	Uniting Communities Ph. 0447 525 288 E: NoarlungaFRC@unitingcommunities.org Anglicare Ph. 8186 8911 E: fif@anglicare.com.au	To be advised	To be advised, runs each school term
Workshop for Survivors of Complex Trauma Workshops for Supporters, family and friends	Learn about trauma and impacts. Techniques to support regulation and self-care. Educational webinar, not therapeutic. NOT a professional development training.	Blue Knot Register here for the workshop for Survivors Check dates online	Online	Ongoing
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. 0481 098 373	Outer southern suburbs	To be advised
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 Bookings essential Ph. 1300 564 164	Address provided upon registration	Second, third and fourth Thursday of the month.
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
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service Outreach	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 For more information Ph. 1800 246 642	Mount Gambier	Fortnightly
Family Court Support	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
SOCIAL CONNECTION/COFFEE & CHAT
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
Women’s Meditation	Gentle movement, breathwork, relaxing guided meditation	The Haven Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696	Whyalla	Thursdays
Expresso Yourself Chatty Cafe	Coffee, biscuits and chat, informal social connection, just bring yourself and relax with gentle conversation. All who identify as women are welcome. Fortnightly ongoing.	Women’s Information Service At Minor Works Building Community Centre No need to register. For information: Ph. 8303 0590	Adelaide	2026 Jan 15 Jan 29 Feb 12 Feb 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
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
EDUCATION
Basic Auslan Training	2.5-hour workshops are perfect for beginners and will give you an introduction to Auslan (Australian sign language).	Hutt Street Library Ph 8203 7990. Book here for Basic Auslan Training	Adelaide	Jan 13 Jan30
Skills for Growing Food	14-week course to learn skills to grow organic food in backyards, community gardens and small farms	Patch of Plenty-City For more information and to register Ph. 0473 891 729 Patch of Plenty registration here	Aldinga	Starts Feb 4
Women’s Advocacy Information session TAFE SA	Develop skills to gain work, change careers, or study further with TAFESA’s Women’s Education courses. Certificate II, III and IV Literacy and numeracy; computer/digital and work-related competencies; expand personal development opportunities.	TAFESA Register here for Women's Advocacy information sessions:	Noarlunga Adelaide City Elizabeth	Various Late Jan
Click into Confidence	Build your digital skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Free 1-hour sessions	Women’s Information Service Ph. 8303 0590 E: wis@sa.gov.au Bookings essential	Adelaide	Wednesdays ongoing
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH
SHINE SA Adolescent Sexual Health Update	Focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Morning tea and lunch provided.	Shine SA Register here for Adolescent Sexual Health Update	Adelaide	Feb 14
Breastscreen SA	Coming to Penola from early January to provide free breast cancer screening to women over the age of 40, especially 50 – 70 years.	Breastscreen SA Book online here for your BreastscreenSA appointment Ph. 13 20 50	Penola Maitland	Late Jan
PARENTING
Who’s in Charge	8-week program for parents and carers of young people (8-18) who are acting beyond control, becoming violent or defiant at home. Supportive group, practical strategies, provides tools for improving safety and well-being.	Centacare, Reconnect, City of Port Adelaide Enfield Enquiries and referrals: Ph. Trevor 0410 698 907 Ph. Centacare 8228 8900	Enfield	Wednesdays Starts Feb 11
Pregnancy to Parenting program for young parents aged under 25 years.	6-week antenatal education program for young parents aged under 25 years. Information about healthy pregnancy, labour and birth, breastfeeding, relationships, parenting and perinatal mental health. Facilitated by a Midwife.	Metropolitan Youth Health Service Ph: 1800 716 881 Bookings essential	Elizabeth Angle Park Christies Beach	On-going
Kidstuff program for young parents aged under 25 years.	Weekly group and 1:1 program Supports young parents to form social connections, develop understanding about child development, relationships and parenting and accessing physical and mental health support.	Metropolitan Youth Health Service Ph: 1800 716 881 Bookings essential	Elizabeth AnglePark Christies Beach	On-going
Indigenous Young Parents Program (IYPP)	Fortnightly program for pregnant and parenting people who are aged under 25 years who have Aboriginal children. Connect with each other and culture, build parental capacity, health and wellbeing, child development, healthy relationships and community supports.	Metropolitan Youth Health Service Ph: 8243 5637 or 0423 049 499. Bookings essential	Angle Park	On-going
Rainbow Connection Playgroup	Do you want to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community? Come to our Playgroup with your children to meet other parents you identify with! Free, fun, dynamic, welcoming playgroup.	Forbes Children’s Centre Contact: Katherine, through Pink Parents Ph. 0438 536 346 OR Facebook Messenger	South Plympton	Mondays during school terms

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