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

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

Information about our Groups (in alphabetical order)

Beading and Jewellery Group

Enjoy creating beaded treasures in the company of other women.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00noon
Except School Holidays

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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:

March 5th, 12th, 19th - Making a personal Journal

March 26th - Easter Craft

April 23rd, 30th, Decoupage

May 7th, Mother's day Craft

May, 14th, 21st, 28th - Painting, Drawing activities

June, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - knitting/ crochet / Yarn crafts

July 16th, 23rd, 30th - Flower Arranging

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Food Affairs

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle

Week 1: Introduction, goal setting, relaxation techniques, and cooking a nutritious meal.

Week 2: Goal Setting. Australian guide to healthy eating, stress and relaxation and cooking.

Week 3: Goal Setting, Food Safety, physical activity, relaxation and cooking

April 13th, 20th and 27th,

10.00am - 12.30 pm

Facilitator; Amanda

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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
  

March 3rd, 17th, 31st

Apr 14th, 28th

May12th, 26th

9.30 am - 11.30 am

Bookings necessary contact: Reception

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Hand Massages

Be pampered with a hand massage with Rhiannon

Tuesdays 9.30am - 3.00pm

Appointments necessary: Book in at reception

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Mindfulness Group

Learn the skills pf wellbeing confidence , self satisfaction and joy.

April, 15th, to June 3rd 2010,

Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am

Facilitators; Theresa and Casey

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Music Group

Join in with Singing, Playing, Drumming - No experience necessary

Tuesday Afternoons
Except School Holidays

2pm - 4pm

Facilitator: Nyree

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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

Facilitators: Amanda

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Stepping Forward

Support group for Women who have experienced Domestic Violence;

Fridays 10 - 12 noon
Except School Holidays

Facilitators: Megan and Sarah

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TAI CHI
For Beginners

Wednesdays

March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st

12.00 noon - 1.00pm

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TTIB Thursdays in Black

“Demanding a world without rape and violence”.
A social action group.

Breakfast meetings

Thursday April 8th and

Thursday May 13th from 8.00am - 9.00am

every other Thursday 9am - 11am

Facilitators: Di

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Up for Rent

Assistance with and Information on searching for rental accommodation

We can assist women with, Transport, Key deposit, Referrals, and Support letters to Department of Housing

Mondays 9.30am - 4.45pm
Tuesdays 9.30am - 4.45pm
Fridays 9.30am - 4.45pm

Facilitators: Anna and Sandra

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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

March 29th,

1pm - 2pm

Facilitators; Di and Cathy

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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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