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Karen Doolan

North Queensland Combined Women's Services (NQCWS), known as The Women's Centre is a women only space, run by women for women, which operates from a feminist philosophy.
The Women's Centre provides a FREE counselling service to all women who wish to access our services. Our counsellors are all tertiary qualified women.

Many women access the Centre for different reasons which can include; domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault, women's health, homelessness or the threat of homelessness, financial difficulties, becoming involved in activism, feminist interests, participating in groups and other centre events, or simply dropping in for a cuppa and chat with other women in a safe, women-only space.

We actively promote the development of a socially just, inclusive and respectful society and will continue to forge creative, collaborative community partnerships to enhance the position of women.

We acknowledge the unique journey and current position of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander women and work with them to challenge their ongoing barriers.

The Women's Centre offers:

• A daily on call counselling service
• Ongoing counselling
• Sexual assault counselling and information
• Health and wellbeing groups
• Support groups, self esteem groups and creative groups
• 24 hour phone support and assistance
• Information and referral to appropriate services
• Women’s shelter referrals
• Access to telephone and computer facilites
• Emergency relief funds when available, including bread and food parcels
• Weekly women's prison counselling service
• Monthly counselling service in Ingham and Ayr
• Monthly outreach support service in Charters Towers

Operating Hours

• Monday to Friday, open from 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
• Thursdays - open from 9:00 am – 12.45 pm
• 24 hour support line  – 1800 675 501 (free call) or (07) 4775 7555

Our location

The centre is located at 50-52 Patrick Street Aitkenvale in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia

Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Reclaim the Night supported by:

Mazda Key Motors
Safe and Healthy Townsville a partnership between Townsville City Council and BHP Billiton Cannington

On Bundock Counselling and Consulting Services
Living Balance Body Therapies

If your business is interested in supporting the isay campaign, please contact:

cathy@thewomenscentre.org.au