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Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
Around 100 community members attended a Candlelight vigil to remember those who lost their lives or had been affected by domestic violence. The event brought awareness to domestic and family violence and was held on Wednesday evening, 5 May 2021. It was a very moving...
Maternity & Menstruation Packs
We support the distribution of Period Packs and Maternity Packs from Period Pack Inc. to local women in need. Period Pack Inc. is a community lead initiative with the goal of providing homeless and vulnerable women living on Bundjalung Country in the Northern Rivers...
Hysteria, neurosis – No it is real pain.
This forum was held on International Women’s Day as part of the 2021 Lismore Women’s Festival. Pain in its many forms, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial, and how it is experienced by women was explored.
Popup Women’s Wellbeing Checks
These quick 5-minute health checks are popping up in our community. We will check your Blood Pressure, cholesterol and Blood Glucose, plus ask a few questions. Information about local health services is also provided.
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We really love these tips to regulate our nervous system. I'm sure many of you already use some, if not all, of these techniques but what a great reminder 🌺
As we acknowledge World No Tobacco Day we also acknowledge how difficult it is for many to give up.
Whether you're thinking about quitting, ready to quit or trying to cope with cravings and withdrawal symptoms, Quitline offers assistance with this.
Quitline is a confidential advice and information service. For the usual cost of a call from your phone, a trained counsellor can help you to plan and develop strategies to quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
Find the link in the comments where you can access all the contact details and information about what type of support is on offer.
#WorldNoTobaccoDay #womenshealth #womenshealthmattersWorld No Tobacco Day 🌏| Did you know that positive changes can start within days of you quitting smoking or vaping?
After only a few weeks, your risk of heart attack begins to reduce, and your lung function improves, making breathing and exercise easier 🏃.
Get advice and support to quit smoking or vaping today: www.icanquit.com.au/
#HNEHealth #NoTobaccoDay NSW Health iCanQuit - NSW GOV
LGBTIQA+ Health Community Consultation
LGBTIQA+ Health Community Consultation
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This happened about a month ago. Let's hope the rest of Australia follows.
ACT becomes first jurisdiction to make abortions free to residents
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From today, residents in the ACT can access medical and surgical abortions for free — including those without a Medicare card.We are so happy to be delivering this opportunity for flood impacted mums and their under 5 children to be able to connect in a safe and supported space
This is absolutely wonderful!! 💜
NORWACS is partnering with Northern Rivers Community Gateway to deliver this informative workshop. We hope you can join us.
For 6 weeks, every second Monday, a weaving circle is held at the Coraki temporary housing village. This is a collaboration between the Northern Rivers Community Healing Hub, Rekindling the Spirit, and our own WORTH team. The weaving is facilitated by local weaver Deb, while Pip from Social Futures provides creative activities for the Jarjum. Pictured is WORTH counsellor and art therapist Duke, who, together with Women’s Health Nurse Tamara is on site to support the women who are affected by the floods.
♥️ Weaving with Aunty Tania and Deb from Jugan Dandii MummaBear Marlowe Debra Cole Tess Eckert. www.facebook.com/jugandandii. ♥️
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'An extra layer of uncertainty': The LGBTQI+ community's unique breast cancer treatment experience
womensagenda.com.au
A breast cancer diagnosis is already hard enough, but unfortunately, for those in the LGBTQI+ community, there can be additional challenges.