WIS What's On
The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 23 May 2022
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 |
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The Shark Cage Group | Assertiveness and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships and/or sexual abuse. | Anglicare SA | Advised on registration. | Term 3 Dates to be confirmed. |
Women are Strong Women do Survive | 8-week support group for women exploring the effects of abusive relationships. Creche available – bookings essential. | Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6310 | Advised on registration | Term 3Dates to be confirmed. |
Zahra Foundation | 9-week group course for women who have experienced domestic violence, with practical activities to achieving goals in life. Registrations essential. | Zahra Foundation | Advised on registration | Term 3 Dates to be confirmed. |
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. | Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service - WDVCAS Ph.1800 246 642 | Multiple locations | Ongoing |
Family and Domestic Violence No Interest Loans (NILS) support at WIS | WIS is now supporting access to No Interest Loans for women affected by family and domestic violence. Contact us if you need support or information when preparing your NILS application. | Women’s Information Service | Adelaide | Ongoing |
Family Court Support at WIS | Confidential support for women attending the Family and Federal Circuit 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 | Ongoing |
Zahra Foundation Outreach at WIS | Financial counselling for women who have experienced domestic and family violence, at the Women’s Information Service shopfront at 101 Grenfell St | Zahra Foundation | Adelaide | June 1 |
Ombudsman SA Outreach at WIS | Talk to Ombudsman SA if you believe you have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a state or local government agency or department. | Ombudsman SA at WIS. Drop-in 10am – 12 noon. Ph. 8303 0590 Call-back service available. | Adelaide | May 31 |
Volunteer at | Applications are now open to join our team as a WIS regional or metropolitan volunteer. Register for our online information session on 26 May at 10am. You can find out more on our website here | Women’s Information Service 101 Grenfell Street Ph. 8303 0590 Register by email: wis@sa.gov.au | Online via Zoom | May 26 June 3 |
Catherine Helen Spence Memorial Scholarship | Provides up to $25,000 in financial support to young women (20-35) to investigate or study social problems in Australia and overseas. Now open for applications - closes 5 September 2022. | Office for Women More information here Register for information session (June 16th 5-6pm) by email: DHSOFWEvents@sa.gov.au | Adelaide | Information session June 16 |
Colour, Coffee & Chat at the Whyalla WIS Haven | A safe space for women to make friends, or chat to our friendly staff! | WIS Haven Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 or Ph. 8645 8233 | Whyalla | Mondays |
Young Mum's Group | Social group for young and expectant mums aged up to 25 years. Meet other mums, in a relaxed, supportive and child friendly environment. 10am - noon | WIS Haven Mount Barker at Mount Barker Community Centre Ph. 0439 002 785 | Mount Barker | Wednesdays |
Fiction Addiction Book Club | Come along to Fiction Addiction Book Club at the Mt Barker WIS Haven. First Thursday of the month. | WIS Haven Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696 or Ph. 8645 8233 | Whyalla | June 2 |
Women’s Legal Service Outreach | Book a free appointment with a lawyer from the Women’s Legal Service. Only by appointment. 9.30am-3pm. | Women’s Legal Service at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre Ph. 8221 5553 to book. | Elizabeth Downs | May 27 |
Access Pathway | Alternative pathway for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to study at Adelaide Uni. Eligibility criteria apply. | Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education Ph: 8313 3623 E: wirltu.yarlu@adelaide.edu.au | Adelaide | Adelaide |
Intro to My Gov and Digital Employment Services | Learn how to use Jobactive, do your Job Seeker snapshot, upload applications, link your MyGov services and more. | Hackham West Community Centre Ph. 8384 1065 | Hackham West | Wednesdays |
Cert II Retail Skills | Gain the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of retail functions. 6-week course. $50 for ATSI students. | Tafe SA - Aboriginal Access Centre Ph. 8207 3664 E: viv.davey@tafesa.edu.au | Noarlunga | Starts 25 May |
Healing Together Our Way | 7-week Culturally safe program with separate groups for First Nations men and women who are in a relationship. | Collective Trauma Foundation Ph. Tod on 0451 108 060 E: legacycounselling@gmail.com | Prospect and Collinswood | Starts May 30 |
Seasons for Healing | 4-week program using seasons as a way of supporting and helping you understand and handle feelings. Small groups for people dealing with grief and loss. | Aboriginal Family Support Services Ph. 8281 5440 - Paralowie Ph. 8723 6110 - Mount Gambier E: csw@afss.com.au | Paralowie Mount Gambier | Starts June 7 Starts June 9 |
Women Having Fun | An inclusive, supportive group of women who come together to have time out from life and lift each other up. | Hackham West Community Centre Ph. 8384 1065 Creche available. | Hackham West | Wednesdays |
Developing Resilience for separated families | Develop positive ways to help you and your child deal with challenges, identify family strengths. Bookings essential. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | May 24 |
Circle of Security Parenting | 7-week program - explore how secure parent-child relationships can be built, supported, and strengthened. | Hackham Community Centre Ph. Steph on 0429 219 206 Bookings essential | Hackham | Starts |
How to talk so kids will listen | A workshop for families experiencing separation - develop strategies to communicate effectively with your kids. Bookings essential, no creche available. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | May 31 |
Healthy Homes, Resilient Families – Growing up Healthy | 5-week course. Provides information about nutrition, food safety, managing food budgets, and practicing new skills. | Aboriginal Family Support Services Ph. 8723 6110 E: csw@afss.com.au | Mount Gambier | Starts |
Parenting in Australia | 2-part workshop for multicultural families – build understanding of your child and their healthy development. | Darlington Children’s Centre Ph. 8296 2686. Bookings essential. | Seacombe Gardens | Starts June 2 |
Supporting Children after Separation | Workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. Cost $5. | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Adelaide | June 8 |
Supporting Children after Separation | Workshop for separated parents. Understand and manage the changes in your family. Bookings essential. Cost $5. | Centacare Ph. 8252 2311 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Elizabeth Park | June 9 |
Supporting Children after Separation | Online session for separated parents to understand and manage the changes in their family. Bookings essential | Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au | Online via Zoom | June 15 |
Bringing Up Great Kids | 4-week course for parents and carers to encourage practices that build optimism capability and competence in children. | Lockleys Children’s Centre Ph. Rachael on 0427 534 656 Bookings essential | Lockleys | Starts |