Groups

The Women’s Centre runs many special interest groups through the year. Such groups are run with the aim of meeting the needs and achieving positive outcomes for women within the community. Please refer to the Centre’s Newsletter and Bulletin Board for more information on current groups within the Centre.

All groups run according to demand and other groups can be negotiated according to need.

All Groups are Free of Charge, but for some the spaces are limited, so if you are interested in a particular group or workshop be sure to book early.
If you would like more information about a particular support group please contact the Women’s Centre on 4775 7555.

Download our groups calendar

September 2010

Information about our Groups (in alphabetical order)

BBQ

come and enjoy healthy and delicious free food in the company of other women.

First Friday of each Month 12.00 noon - 1.00pm

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Bingo and Games Group

Fun group who meet for bingo, to play cards and other games

Tuesdays 11.30 am - 1.30 pm:
Except School Holidays

Facilitator: Kathy

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Craft Group

Paper, fabric, threads, paint and more - learn new creative skills and enjoy the company of other women. Materials supplied.

Fridays 1pm - 3.30pm:
Except School Holidays

Facilitator: Sari

Proposed program:

September 3rd, Craft group Cancelled

September 10th 17th 24th - cross stitch / tapestry

October 1st 8th 15th 22nd - Group work on Mosaic for Healing Garden

October 29th - No Craft group - Reclaim the Night preparation

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Gardening Group

Nurture Yourself in the Garden

Mondays

1.30 pm - 3.00 pm

Facilitator: Vanessa

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Health Talks

Last Tuesday of the Month - 9.30 - 12.00 noon

August 24^th –self esteem and body image

September 28^th-physical activity

October 26^th –Protective behaviours

November 30^th –oral health

Facilitators: Amanda and Vanessa

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Homeless Person's Legal Clinic

A FREE service at the Women's Centre by a team of volunteer female lawyers providing confidential respectful advice for :

• debt
• housing
• centrelink
• guardianship
• TICA

Wednesday August 4th, 18th

September 1st, 15th, 29th

October 13th, 27th

November 10th, 24th,

December 8th

9.30 am - 11.30 am

Bookings necessary contact: Reception

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Meditation and Relaxation

Learn relaxation and meditation techniques

Thursdays 10.00am - 11.00am

Facilitators; Theresa and Casey

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Play groups

With Save the Children

Mondays 9.00am - 11.00am

Mothers stay with their children

Morning Tea provided

With Playgroup Australia

Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30 am

Mothers stay with their children

Morning Tea provided

Facilitator; Vicki

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Senior Women’s Support Group

This wonderful group of older women meet to enjoy each others company, share information, learn knowledge from guest speakers, go on outings. Transport available to some areas.

Wednesdays 10.00 am to 12 noon

Facilitator: Amanda

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Creating Choices

Support group for Women who have experienced Domestic Violence;

Tuesdays 10 - 12.30

Runs for seven weeks, with a different topic covered each week.

June 1st - Creative Expression

June 8th - Self Care

June 15th - What is Domestic Vioelnce?

june 22nd - Domestic Vioelnce - information about services and safety

June 29th - Domestic Vioelnce - Effect on children and significant others

July 6th Self Esteem

July 13th - Assertiveness

July 20th - Creative Expression

July 27th - Self Care

Facilitators: Vicki

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TAI CHI
For Beginners

Wednesdays

12.00 noon - 1.00pm

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Women Beyond 2000 (Closed Group)

Fridays 10am – 12.00 noon

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Women Speak Easy

Provides an opportunity to discuss Women’s Centre Issues and provide feedback on our services and programs

Monday August 30th,

1pm - 2pm

Facilitators; Di

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Yoga
Join in this relaxing activity with Yoga Teacher Meredith. No experience necessary

Mondays 12 noon - 1pm
Fridays 11.00am to 12.00noon
Except School Holidays

Facilitator: Amanda

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