WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 10 AUG 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 10 AUG 2020 (PDF 203.4 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 |
| 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 |
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 Group | Free! Come meet other women at a community driven women’s group. Focus on wellbeing, empowerment, art & craft and, of course, food! Free crèche available | Hackham Community Centre please book Ph. 8392 3080 | Hackham | Tuesdays Starts in Term 3 |
| Women’s Yarnin’ Circle | Women’s group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families; excursions, arts & crafts, healing, lunch & yarns over cuppa. Please book as may be out on excursion. | Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc./ Vine Street Centre Ph. 8322 1120 or 0466 945 073 | Old Reynella | Wed/fortnightly Aug 12 |
| Grow – mental wellness program | A weekly peer support group – caring & supportive, community based developed for improving and maintaining mental wellbeing. No charge, referral or registration. | Grow Ph. Deb, 0452 226 203 | Norwood | Mondays |
| Breakfast to Dinner | 4-wk program designed to help you eat and live well on a budget. Cook and take home a meal. Free. | Aldinga Community Centre/ UCWB Ph. 8556 5940 | Aldinga | Starts Aug 19 |
| Tax Help for women at WIS | Free Tax Help: community volunteers are trained and accredited by the ATO and provide a 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 |
| RSA & Bartender Online Course | Free, 17-30 yrs – complete the course in your own time. To book: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Around-me/Events-directory/Free-RSA-Bartender-online-Course | Onkaparinga Youth Enterprise Hub Ph. 8384 0534 or | Online/City of Onkaparinga | Starts Aug 10 |
| Job Preparation Short Course | Learn how to highlight your employability skills by creating a personal profile. Prepare a resume’ and tailor it to suit different jobs, build your confidence and learn interview tips. Basic word processing skills are required for this course. Cost $25 | City of Marion Community Hubs Ph. 7420 6400 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-job-preparation-course-5-weeks-tickets-112185852906 | Online via Zoom | Starts Aug 3 |
Renewal SA Works Program: What’s Working Well | FREE, one-day, interactive workshop aimed at increasing your wellbeing and resilience to help you successfully navigate the job market. This workshop is available to people who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Renewal SA Ph. Jennifer, 0438 951 897 Or | Port Adelaide Woodville South Mitchell Park | Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 |
Renewal SA Works Program: Intro to Digital Literacy Workshop | FREE, one-day workshops aimed at helping you troubleshoot your technological skills. This workshop is available to people who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Renewal SA Ph. Jennifer, 0438 951 897 Or | Munno Para Mile End Mitchell Park Woodville South | Aug 13 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 27 |
Renewal SA Works Program: Resume and Interview Skills | FREE, one-day workshops aimed at helping you update your resumé, identify your transferable skills and prepare for interview. This workshop is available to people who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Renewal SA Ph. Jennifer, 0438 951 897 Or | Mile End Brompton | Aug 12 Aug 26 |
| Free English Language Lessons | Free lessons for visitors, existing students (over 18) or resident migrants; to register: https://pcewebforms.wufoo.com/forms/free-english-lessons-registration-2020-/ | English Language Centre / Adel. Uni. Ph. 8313 4777 | Adelaide | Sep 6 |
| Chinwag | Fun & conversational program for migrant & refugee young people. | Multicultural Youth SA Ph. Fatima, 8212 0085 | Adelaide | Mondays |
| My Child and Me | Free workshop for parents and helpers to build an understanding of their 3-17 yrs child & their healthy development. Crèche provided, please book. | Parenting SA/Ardtornish Children’s Centre, Ph. John, 0409 984 495 | St. Agnes | Starts Aug 12 |
| Infant Massage | Learn to practice creating a special time with your baby (under 10-mnths) & build your connection with them. | Relationships Australia, Ph. 8250 6600 | Salisbury | Starts Aug 18 |
| Sacred Little Ones – yarn time + online group program | Sacred Little Ones supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families living with parenting and wellbeing struggles and their little ones aged no more than 30 months. | AnglicareSA Ph. Tricia, 8131 3480 | Elizabeth Way Christies Beach online/yarn time ongoing via zoom | Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 21 Starts Aug 28 |
| Toolbox Parenting Group | 6-wk parenting group for children 4-9 years; build resilience & arm yourself with practical solutions for the primary years. Creche – please book. Cost $40 | Lutheran Community Care Ph. 8331 3111 or visit | Magill | Starts Aug 12 |
| Who’s in Charge? | 7-wk program for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant. This is a FREE program. | Centacare / Lights Community & Sports Centre Ph. 8215 6700 Or Trevor 8405 6862 | Lightsview | Starts Aug 4 |
| 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 | Aug 5 & 21 Sep 2 & 16 Oct 1 |
| 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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