WOMENS CENTRE TOWNSVILLE

RAPE & SEXUAL ASSUALT WOMEN'S HEALTH, WOMEN'S SERVICES HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT SERVICES Therapeutic Group, Crisis-Ongoing Support,

Welcome Welcome to The Women's Centre TownsvilleThe Centre is a women's services hub run by women for women, incorporating the Sexual Assault Support service, a Specialist Homelessness Service & a Women's Health Service.We offer a free counselling services to women over 15 in the Townsville region.The Centre offers women a safe space in which to drop in & access free services that include: Free counselling Information and referral Internet cafe Telephones Group activities such as Yoga and craft Therapeutic groups Playgroup The Centre is located near Stockland, with easy access to parking and bus services. There is a pleasant garden, lounge, a kitchen with microwave and shared fridge, and a washing machine. Women's Health Services Women's Health ServiceThe Women's Health Service acknowledges 'wellness' as being inclusive of the physical, emotional, environmental, psychological, spiritual and mental well being of women. We recognise that women's health issues can arise due to inequities for women within our culture, and therefore believe in women-centred approaches, which value women's wisdom and support them in making their own informed health choices. Women seek counselling for many different reasons. The National Women's Health Program has identified some contributing factors below:Read on... Specialist Homelessness Services Specialist Homelessness ServiceThe Specialist Homelessness service aims to:Provide services in a way that promotes the privacy, dignity, self-esteem and independence of women To provide services on a non-discriminatory, and culturally appropriate way To provide referrals to the other community and government agencies to provide the most effective service for the benefit of women The specialist homelessness service aims to provide support for women to transition out of homelessness into housing, or to provide support to prevent homelessness through providing support and practical assistance to access and maintain housing.Read on... Sexual Assault Support Services The Sexual Assault Support Service is a free, confidential, informative referral and support service operated by women, for women who reside in North Queensland.The Sexual Assault Support Service exists in order to provide a range of accessible services for sexual assault survivors, including; On-going and crisis counselling and support Support groups Referral to appropriate services Information Community education and training Social activism including the Reclaim the Night march each OctoberRead on... Support Us Donate TodayAll donations are tax deductable A receipt will be sent to you via post or email as requested by youHow can I help?Online donation by clicking on the link to our online appeal at givenow.com.au By mail or in person donate at The Women's Centre By recycling your old mobile phone drop it at The Women's Centre and we'll donate it to www.arp.net.au Fund an activity or programme - playgroup - singing - art - sewing Donate children and women's clothes and household goodsFor More go to The Women's Centre FacebookFacebook - look at our wish listSupport UsPartnerships Funders Sponsorship Activism