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 (07) 4775 7555.

Download our groups calendar

February 2012

March 2012

Information about our Groups (in alphabetical order)

Balancing Life

Beginning January 26th

on Thurdays 10.00 am to 12 noon

Stress management and relaxation

Healthy relationships

Communication

Assertiveness

Self Esteem

Problem Solving

Goal Setting

Facilitators: Lynda and Kasey

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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.

Now on Tuesdays 1pm - 3.00pm:
Starting from January 24th

Facilitator: Sari

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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

Now Every Tuesday 2pm to 3pm

Bookings necessary contact: Reception

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Homelessness Connect

A FREE service at the Women's Centre For support and advice with housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Now Every Tuesday 9.30 am to 12.30pm

Bookings necessary contact: Reception

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Play group

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

Women Beyond 2000 (Closed Group)

Fridays 10am – 12.00 noon

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Stepping Forward (formerly 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.

1. Creative Expression
2. Self Care
3. What is Domestic Vioelnce?
4. Domestic Vioelnce - information about services and safety
5. Domestic Vioelnce - Effect on children and significant others
6. Self Esteem
7. Assertiveness
8. Creative Expression
9. Self Care

Facilitator: Vicki

Mondays 12 noon - 1pm
Except School Holidays

Facilitator: Amanda

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

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