What’s on
We run a range of programs and events - from informal drop-in groups to specialised domestic violence community support.
Browse our events calendar and learn more about our community programs. For more information contact us on (02) 4228 1499 or via the contact form.
GAMA n YANMA – Walk and Talk
This monthly group is for Koori women who are looking for a chance to GAMA n YANMA – Walk and Talk, hosted by a fabulous Koori woman each month.
Join us:
Where: Bellambi Pools
Time: 9.30am
Host: Sharon Hanlon
The path is easy to walk along and we will have tea and snacks awaiting our return. The total walk is 1 hour and there are turn back options for those that need a shorter option.
The purpose of the walk is to meet, chat, get a bit of exercise and enjoy our incredible environment. You don’t need to register, just show up.
If you have any questions, contact Lillian on 42281499.
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Decide to Dance
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
Permaculture Workshop
Join us to explore how to apply permaculture to your living situation with Narelle from A Garden for Life. We will discuss zones and soil, as well as practical skills in working with seeds, cuttings, and mini food forests.
This is a free event and morning tea will be provided
To register for this event please call 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
HIgh Tea Fundraiser
Get ready for the 2024 Women Illawarra Fundraising event - a Whimsical High Tea on Saturday the 18th May from 11am - 3pm in the beautiful VUE Room at The Nineteenth.
This event marks the 45th Anniversary of Women Illawarra and falls on the 39th Anniversary of the purchase of our current premises, situated opposite the Wollongong Golf Club at 170 Corrimal Street.
Join us as we celebrate the Legacy of our founding sisters, the resistance, advocacy and enduring spirit of the feminist movement; and the impact that we will continue to have in the Illawarra for the next 45 years.
All monies raised will go towards our building fund, supporting our efforts to rebuild the Women's Centre into a trauma informed, multi-functional facility that meets the needs of the diverse women we support in the Illawarra.
Inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in Alice in Wonderland, this is a joyful occasion so bring your smiles and get ready for an event filled with fun, laughter, connection and hope.
Tickets include a glass of champagne on arrival, a selection of hot and cold high tea foods, tea & coffee and some lighthearted entertainment.
There will be a raffle on the day, a lucky door prize and a prize for the "Best Dressed" on the day.
Can't make the date? You can always pay it forward and purchase a ticket for someone else!
We are really looking forward to celebrating this milestone with you all.
https://events.humanitix.com/women-illawarra-high-tea-fundraiser
Decide to Dance
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Decide to Dance
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
Reduce waste with Creative Cooking
Join us for a hands on cooking session and discussion around food waste, seasonal produce, storing food and preservation, and building community around food.
This workshop will be facilitated by Manami from Healthy Cities Illawarra
This is a free event and lunch will be provided
Registration is required, please call 42281499 or email us at wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Decide to Dance
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
Community Drop & Swap
Join us in our organic garden patch and bring your pre - loved items such as garden tools, books, seeds, plants, harvest and jams to gift, and find a treasure for yourself!
Morning tea will be provided
To register for this workshop please call 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au for more information
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 for more information
Smoothies, Juices & Herbal infusions Workshop
This Free workshop will be presented by Elisa
Morning tea and workshop supplies will be provided
Registration is required, to register or for further information please contact Angela E on 42281499 or email reception@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 for more information
Decide to Dance
Decide to Dance will be back in 2024! Come discover the freedom and aliveness that comes when we surrender the mind to our feet and the dance.
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
CWES Money Clinic
The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety Ltd (CWES) offers free Money Clinics for women, non-binary and gender diverse people experiencing financial and/or economic abuse, or who are concerned about their finances in the context of domestic and family violence.
Money Clinics provide independent financial safety planning and information in a one-on-one session with a qualified, female, financial specialist who is violence- and trauma-informed. They can answer questions, listen to your concerns, or work through:
Credit scores and reports (whether a partner or family member has put debts in your name)
Safely opening a new bank account
Loans and mortgages
Superannuation or insurance
A budget or statement of financial position
Impact of lump sums (eg. Victims Compensation)
Financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner
Financial disclosure in preparation for Family Law Property Settlement
For women unsure about their financial position because of a relationship, or whether or not their partner’s behaviour constitutes financial abuse or economic abuse, Money Clinics offer a free Financial Safety Check.
Supporting Young Women through Puberty/Meeting Menopause Workshop
This Free workshop will be presented by Jessamy of Peaceful Birth Partnership & Lizz of NSW Health ISLHD
Morning tea will be provided
Registration is required, to register or for further information please contact Angela E on 42281499 or email reception@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 for more information
Decide to Dance
Decide to Dance will be back in 2024! Come discover the freedom and aliveness that comes when we surrender the mind to our feet and the dance.
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
CWES Money Clinic
The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety Ltd (CWES) offers free Money Clinics for women, non-binary and gender diverse people experiencing financial and/or economic abuse, or who are concerned about their finances in the context of domestic and family violence.
Money Clinics provide independent financial safety planning and information in a one-on-one session with a qualified, female, financial specialist who is violence- and trauma-informed. They can answer questions, listen to your concerns, or work through:
Credit scores and reports (whether a partner or family member has put debts in your name)
Safely opening a new bank account
Loans and mortgages
Superannuation or insurance
A budget or statement of financial position
Impact of lump sums (eg. Victims Compensation)
Financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner
Financial disclosure in preparation for Family Law Property Settlement
For women unsure about their financial position because of a relationship, or whether or not their partner’s behaviour constitutes financial abuse or economic abuse, Money Clinics offer a free Financial Safety Check.
Volunteer Lunch & Chat
Want to learn more about being a volunteer at Women Illawarra? We would love to invite you to a lunch and chat on Saturday 9th March 2024 from 12pm - 2pm at 170 Corrimal Street Wollongong.
As our organisation grows and demands for our services and supports expands, we need more help from our wonderful volunteers to help us meet the need in our community.
This will be an opportunity for you to learn more about Women Illawarra, our services and programs and the opportunities that exist to support us in 2024 to ensure that we attain our vision of a world where all women feel safe, valued, respected and have a sense of belonging .
It will also be an opportunity to meet some staff, our general manager and even some of our board members! To register your attendance, click HERE
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 for more information
Decide to Dance
Decide to Dance will be back in 2024! Come discover the freedom and aliveness that comes when we surrender the mind to our feet and the dance.
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
This is a drop in group and registration is not required
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 for more information
Decide to Dance
Decide to Dance will be back in 2024! Come discover the freedom and aliveness that comes when we surrender the mind to our feet and the dance.
Dancing Freedom is a moving meditation. It's a gift of time to drop into our bodies and release the tension and dis-ease our daily lives store in our being. The beautiful thing about this dance is that you can't get it wrong. In the dance, we follow the Dancing Freedom protocol over a 90 minute period, which involves an opening and closing circle, and in between we dance an elemental wave - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.
Register by emailing AngelaE@womenillawarra.org.au . Please include your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates.
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms and runs 10am - 12pm .
Morning tea & garden supplies are provided
Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au to register for all scheduled events and workshops.
Women's Centre Closure 2023/2024
The Women’s Centre at 170 Corrimal Street Wollongong will be closed from Monday 25th December 2023 and will reopen on Monday the 8th January 2024.
Illawarra WDVCAS and FASS Services will continue to operate as usual, closing only for public holidays. Please contact them on 4229 4604 or email illawarra.wdvcas@womenillawarra.org.au for support.
Further support can be found at 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women’s Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms . Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au to register for all scheduled events and workshops. Open Patch and Working Bees welcome participants to drop-in to enjoy the garden
Community Garden Gifting Workshop
Join us in our organic garden for our community garden gifting workshop
Give and gift yourself used garden items in time for the silly season in a community drop and swap. Bring used garden tools, books, seeds, plants and harvest to swap with others and find a treasure for yourself!
To register for this free workshop please call 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
Restorative Yoga
Women Illawarra have partnered with Kate Kilby from Beach Shack Breathing to offer FREE Restorative Yoga Classes in our women’s center.
Restorative yoga is a gentle yoga practice using blankets, cushions and bolsters to allow the body to gently open and relax, being a trauma-informed yoga practice means it is a safe space for people who have had trauma in their life.
A Yoga mat and bolster will be provided during your session, Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings are essential please contact 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au
The Women's Patch
The Women’s Patch presents a quaint and quiet setting nestled in the backyard of the Women’s Centre on Corrimal Street in Wollongong. It offers wonderful opportunities for self-care, organic gardening, and community workshops and events, and is open on Friday’s during school terms . Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au to register for all scheduled events and workshops. Open Patch and Working Bees welcome participants to drop-in to enjoy the garden
Social Circus
Social Circus is a joint initiative between Women Illawarra, Our Community Project and Kind Art Ed.
Social circus is an inclusive activity that uses basic level circus skills to engage and play with people of all ages and abilities in a safe and creative environment.
We offer this activity outdoors at King George V Courts in Port Kembla from 3 to 4:30 pm for absolutely anyone that walks by and wants to engage. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: FREE
Refreshments & Snacks are provided
To find out more contact Lillian on 4228 1499 or email communitydevelopment@ocp.org.au
Death Cafe Chat
Join us for a FREE empowering community session intended to enable us to retain our capacity, control and choice at the end of life.
Together, Jade Kelly of Tender Funerals and Elena Bellinato of ISLHD will bring awareness to our choices when planning for end of life care and help us to better understand palliative care and bereavement services.
Places are limited please call 42281499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au to book your spot.
Vigil - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Women Illawarra and Illawarra Women's Health Centre invite you to attend a vigil in McCabe Park Wollongong to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday the 27th November 2023 at 12pm.
Women's rights activists have observed 25 November as a day against gender-based violence since 1981. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961).
A worldwide movement, this day represents an ongoing invitation to governments, international organisations as well as NGOs to annually join together and organise activities designed to raise public awareness of the issue of violence against women.
We will be holding a vigil to honour and mourn those lost to gendered violence in 2023 and will hear from advocates and activists in our community who refuse to be silent until violence against women stops.
Please join us. #stopviolenceagainstwomen #16days2023
Annual Events
International Women’s Day
An inter-cultural community event which engages culturally diverse groups of older and younger women to empower and promote social connection and participation.
Reclaim the Night
A community event held every October raising awareness of violence against women and provides a platform for women to have a voice in their local community.
White Ribbon ride
A community event held every November which raises awareness of violence against women.