WIS What's On

The WIS What's On provides details of services and activities for women of SA as at Monday 30 January 2023

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Program	Description	Provider	Location	Date
SERVICES
Women are Strong Women do Survive	8-week educational support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Bookings essential.	Ph. Tammy on 0403 772 859 or Helen 8186 8911 Location provided on registration.	Northern suburbs	Starts Feb 9
Women are Strong Women do Survive	8-week educational support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Creche available – bookings essential	Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6310 Location provided on registration.	Southern suburbs	Starts Feb 7
The Shark Cage Group – (It is recommended to complete Women are Strong women do survive before attending The Shark Cage)	Assertiveness and self-confidence building course for women who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships and/or sexual abuse.	Anglicare SA Ph. 8186 8911 E: fif@anglicaresa.com.au	Southern Suburbs	Starts Feb 9
Women: Strength and Safety	6-week support group for women dealing with the effects of abusive relationships. Bookings essential.	Multi Agency Ph. 8215 6700 Location provided on registration.	Northern suburbs	To be confirmed
Family and Domestic Violence Peer Support Group	An open group for people who have survived family and domestic violence to come together to share their experiences of what it has been like to build a different life for themselves. Creche available.	Junction Australia Ph.8392 3080 Tammy at telvin@junctionaustralia.org.au	Hackham Area Address provided on registration	To be confirmed
Zahra Foundation Pathways to Empowerment	9-week group courses for women who have experienced domestic violence, with practical activities to achieving goals in life. Healthy Relationship; Healthy Communication; and Healthy Futures. Registrations essential.	Zahra Foundation For more information contact - Ph. 8352 1889 program@zahrafoundation.org.au	North South East West	Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17
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 101 Grenfell Street Ph. 8303 0590 wis@sa.gov.au	Adelaide	Ongoing
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	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 Ph. 8352 1889 Bookings available.	Adelaide	To be confirmed
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	Feb 23
Zahra Foundation Outreach at WIS	Financial counselling for women who have experienced domestic and family violence, at the Women’s Information Service city shopfront.	Zahra Foundation Ph. 8352 1889	Adelaide	Feb 1 Feb 16
Volunteer at WIS	Find out more about volunteering at WIS at our zoom information session	To register email: wis@sa.gov.au	Online	January 10
SOCIALCONNECTION
Coffee and Chat at the Mount Gambier WIS Haven	Join us for a Christmas craft workshop at 10am. Make cards, a tealight candle and other goodies. Please register.	WIS Haven Mt Gambier at Mt Gambier Library Ph. 0439 169 925	Mount Gambier	Returns in January 2023
Young One's Gardening Group at Whyalla WIS Haven	We are excited to invite mums, grandmas, caregivers & their pre-school aged children to our gardening club.	WIS Haven Whyalla at Centacare Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696	Whyalla	Postponed until the New Year
Yoga at Whyalla WIS Haven	Come and join yoga for all levels. Beginners welcome. 6-8 classes, followed by coffee and chat.	WIS Haven Whyalla at Centacare Whyalla Ph. 0407 251 696	Whyalla	Starts Feb 9
Women’s Walking Group at the Gawler WIS Haven	Walk and talk for health, fun and friendship. Easy walk, suitable for most abilities and pram friendly. All welcome. Join us afterwards for a coffee and chat!	WIS Haven Gawler at Gawler Community House Ph. 0466 810 553. E: hcp@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au	Gawler	Thursdays fortnightly
The Glow Up at Gawler WIS Haven	Join us from 10.30am to noon for a chat in a relaxed environment, with coffee and tea provided. Get together with an inclusive, supportive group of women.	Gawler Community House Ph. 0466 810 553 E: hcp@gawlercommunityhouse.org.au	Gawler	Fridays
HEALTH
Family Drug Support Groups	Family Drug Support is a national, non-religious, not-for-profit organisation offering support to families and friends affected by someone’s substance use	Family Drug Support https://www.fds.org.au/	Various Metro and Regional	Various
Breastscreen SA	All women aged over 40, especially 50 to 74 years are invited to come along	Ph. 13 20 50 to make your appointment or to find out more.	Gawler Streaky Bay Berri	Feb - Apr Feb - Mar Jan – Mar
EDUCATION
Aboriginal Pathway Program at UniSA	Free, 18-month program to prepare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for university study. Provides face-to-face teaching and support to study on campus, with direct entry into any UniSA degree on completion.	University of South Australia Apply online here For further information El: app@unisa.edu.au	Adelaide Ceduna Mount Gambier Port Lincoln Whyalla	Apply now to start in February 2023
Digital literacy skills for work and study	A 10-week program will build your confidence to use online systems and fill in digital forms. Navigate a range of platforms on a Windows laptop and your smartphone while understanding cyber security and online safety.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 10
Introduction to Microsoft Office	Microsoft Office is a highly valued skillset for most workplace, this 6-week course that will take you through the basics and tips and tricks that can give you a professional edge.	For further information contact Ph. 8371 4622 communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au	Aldgate	Starts Feb 10
Living and working with Children	10-week course will focus on developing English oral and written communication skills through various topics that would interest you as parents and caregivers of children.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 6
Pathway to Children’s Services Industry	10-week course. Introduction to the Children’s Services industry in a community learning environment. Improve your oral, comprehension and writing skills explore educational pathways in children's services.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 10
English Communication Skills	This 10-week course will focus on developing your English oral and written communication skills for work or study.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 6
English and Numeracy Skills	This 10-week course will focus on developing your English reading and numeracy skills for work or study	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 10
Commercial Kitchen Practices	This 15-week course will introduce participants to identify opportunities and study pathways in the industry while developing employability skills essential for the sector.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E:ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 6
Nutrition and Cooking basics	This 10-week course will focus on nutrition through a range of cooking and food-handling activities while improving your language, literacy and numeracy skills.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8468 E: ace@morella.org.au	Para Hills	Starts Feb 7
Learning in the Kitchen	A 10-week course with hands-on activities in the kitchen to learn about food groups, reading labels, kitchen terminology and safe food handling. Will help develop your English reading, numeracy and communication skills.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 8
Pathway to the horticultural industry	15-week course, learn work health, and safety practices, the fundamentals of planting, how to recognise plants, soil testing and how to treat pests/diseases.	To register your interest Ph. 8406 8482 E: ace@morella.org.au	Parafield Gardens	Starts Feb 8
Introduction to horticulture	Explore a pathway into gardening, landscaping or horticulture. 6-week course with our experienced horticulture facilitator, learn a range of theory and practical skills.	For further information contact Ph. 8371 4622 or comunitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au	Aldgate	Starts Feb 9
Come and Learn English	Get better at English: speaking & listening, reading and writing skills.	Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065	Hackham West	Starts Feb 8
Intro to the digital workplace	Learn on the latest Microsoft technologies with this FREE course. Build skills and confidence with Windows 11 laptops and learn.	Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065 E: acecoord@hwcc.net.au	Hackham West	Starts Feb 10
Cybercrime Awareness Seminar	Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important.	Book here:	Goolwa	Feb 7
Women's Education & Work	Women’s Studies in a safe, friendly environment Build the skills and confidence to communicate assertively. Know that education changes lives. Build your confidence to use numeracy in everyday life.	Hackman West Community Centre Ph. (08) 8384 1065 E: acecoord@hwcc.net.au	Hackham West	Starts Feb 8
Built by Community - Opportunities in Construction for First Nations Australians	For First Nations Australians looking to explore the construction industry in an employment program designed to upskill you and guide you towards a great career.	MEGT SYC To find out more contact Suscha Ph. 0498 667 631	Elizabeth West	Starts Feb 20
Financial Capability Workshop	4-hour workshop presented by the Zahra Foundation Join other women to learn how to make more of your finances. Lunch provided	Zahra Foundation WIS Haven Gawler Ph. 0466 801 553	Gawler	Feb 22
Introduction to Small Business	Practical, step-by-step course will guide you on how to launch and grow your small business – 4 sessions	Community Learning Ph. 8371 4622 E: communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au	Norton Summit Oakbank	Starts Feb 7 Starts Mar 1
Kickstart your employment	Develop the tools and skills you need to seek and secure employment. 7 Sessions	Book: here	Seaton	Starts Feb 6
Introduction to Hospitality	Explore a pathway into kitchen work, cooking for aged care or disability or looking to kickstart your food service career. Experienced hospitality facilitator, learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment.	Community Learning Ph. 8339 4400 Book: here	Aldgate	Starts Feb 27
PARENTING
Circle of Security Parenting	A 6-week course to help your child organise their feelings and enjoy a more fulfilling relationship with your child.	For more information and bookings Contact Rachel Ph. 8443 5758	Lockleys area	Starts Feb 9
Keeping Families Safe	A workshop for separated parents to explore how children experience domestic violence and strategies to support children’s on-going well-being	Contact Centare Ph. 8215 6700. Bookings essential	Adelaide	Feb 7
Mindful Awareness Parenting	8-week program we will explore mindful awareness, which is about paying attention to what is going on in the present moment.	Anglicare – Family Services Ph. 1800 569 094 Darlington Children’s Centre Ph. 0438 862 295	Seacombe Gardens	Starts Feb 14
Who’s In Charge?	8-week program for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant.	Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 Trevor Ph. 8405 6862	Osborne	Starts Feb 16
When Kids Push Your Buttons	Free workshop to assist parents and carers to identify triggers and understand what is behind your child’s behaviour.	Centacare Ph. 8215 6700 E: registrations@centacare.org.au Bookings essential	Adelaide	Feb 21
Staying Attached Ante Natal Group	Safe and supportive space where women with diagnosed mental health struggles can CONNECT, LEARN and SHARE as they navigate pregnancy and early parenting.	Anglicare SA Ph. 1800 569 094	Munno Para	Starts Feb 9
Circle of Security	Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected.	AFSS Ph. 8683 1909 E: Melissa.Mcnab@afss.com.au	Port Lincoln	Starts Feb 16
Circle of Security	Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected.	AFSS Ph. 0499 887 248 – Fiona Ph. 8643 5500 - Renae	Port Augusta	Starts Feb 7
Healthy Homes, Resilient Families:	Do you need a hand making healthy food choices or managing your weekly food budget?	AFSS Fiona Stanley Ph. 8641 0907 or 0499 887 248.	Port Augusta	Starts Feb 6th
Healthy Homes, Resilient Families:	Do you need a hand making healthy food choices or managing your weekly food budget?	AFSS Fiona Stanley Ph. 8641 0907 or 0499 887 248.	Coober Pedy	Starts Feb 9
Free LGBTIQA+ parenting workshop	3 hour workshop for parents and carers of LGBTIQA+ children and young people	Register: here	CBD	Feb 19 Feb 20
Circle of Security	Circle of Security-Parenting focuses on attachment, which is what makes a child feel safe, secure and protected	Forbes Children’s Centre Ph. 0487 062 669 E:noarlungaFRC@unitingcommunities.org	South Plympton	Starts Feb 13
Circle of Security	8-week course, how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.	Mission Australia Ph. 8645 9600 Gabmididi Manoo Ph. 8645 5240	Whyalla	Starts Feb 10
Kidstuff	Are you pregnant or a parent under 25 years? Meet other young parents. Gain information for your health and wellbeing Come and have fun while discovering creative ways of caring for yourself and your child.	Metropolitian Youth Health Anglicare SA Playford Communities for Children Rochelle Ph. 8255 3477 Melanie Ph. 0468 576 22	Elizabeth East	Starts Mar 7

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