Positive Relationships

Positive Relationships is an 8-week educational group run during school terms which explores all aspects of domestic and family violence. A safe place where women can learn about Power and Control, the Cycle of Violence and build their relationship skills and knowledge in a supportive and empowering environment. Limited child minding places available.
Positive Relationships will be running in Term 2 2025 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Women’s Centre in Corrimal Street and we are registering for the program now. Click on ‘Learn More’ below for the program flyer.
For more information or to register, contact us on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au

Me; Beyond DV

Me; Beyond DV is an 8-week program for women who have previously completed the Positive Relationships program.
Me: Beyond DV will be running in Term 3 2025 on Wednesday.
This program is for women who have experienced domestic violence and are on the path to healing and recovery.
The program takes a trauma informed approach to unpacking the complexities of abusive relationships and equips women with the skills and resources to move beyond their experience.
Limited child minding places available.
For more information or to register contact us on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au

Circle of Security

Circle of Security is an 6-week parenting program for women caring for children aged between 0 – 12 years. Run during school terms and designed to strengthen bonds, the program supports women to build healthy and secure relationships with the children in their care.  Limited child minding places available.
The next Circle of Security program will be held in Term 2 2025 at the Women’s Centre in Corrimal Street.
For more information or to register please contact us on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au

Craft Group

Places are limited so please contact us to register for this group! 02 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au

The Craft Group is an informal, relaxed and fun group where you can learn new arts and crafts. The Craft Group runs weekly during school terms.
For more information or to register please contact us on 4228 1499 or email wi@womenillawarra.org.au

The Women’s Patch

The Women’s Patch offers a beautiful space for learning and reflection, organic gardening, and community workshops. If you are looking for a space to spend time in nature, dapple in gardening, enjoy morning tea with other women, or just have a look around,  join us on Friday’s during school terms from 10-12pm.

 Please bring closed toe shoes and a water bottle. Learn more about upcoming sessions by clicking the button below.

 This program is FREE of cost and no registration is required.

Please contact Women Illawarra at 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au  for more information.

Decide to Dance

Decide to Dance welcomes all women to experience Dancing Freedom conscious dance, freedom to move without judgement. Decide to Dance is an opportunity to connect with other women of all generations in a highly valued and supportive space. Facilitators Alisa Percy and Sara-Jane Cleland, provide gentle guidance and music to allow you to decide movement that serves you.  

Wear comfortable clothing. Water and blanket or mat are encouraged. Learn more about upcoming sessions by clicking the button below.

This program is FREE of cost, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as spots are limited.

Contact 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au   

Waruya Djarungali - Aunty Froggy Program

Run in partnership with UOW and The Womens Health Ctr this is a program developed to connect female identifying Koori youth to culture and country, boundary setting and personal development. Implemented in schools and on country. 

Contact Lillian for more information Lillian@womenillawarra.org.au 

W.I.S.E - Women Informed Supported Empowered

WISE (Women Informed Supported Empowered) is a program of tailored sessions designed to support women, aged 55+, who are experiencing or have experienced housing insecurity and isolation. Aiming to reduce social isolation and foster well-being, WISE connects participants to helpful services and organisations and provides opportunities for participants to build social networks, increase accessibility to resources, and enhance skills and education. 

This program is FREE of cost, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Contact 4228 1499 or wi@womenillawarra.org.au  to register. Learn more about upcoming sessions by clicking the button below.

Step & Connect

Join us each month for a walk with the Women Illawarra community to meet, move, converse and connect. Each walk will have a feature a guest to speak on topics like AVO’s, Mental Health and Women’s Health.

Meet at Women Illawarra for a quick intro, then join us on a short or long course walk. At the end we will return to Women Illawarra where we can gather to share learnings and ask questions. Afternoon tea will be provided. Your presence, some walking shoes, hat and water are all that’s needed.

Walks start at 1.30pm and finish by 2.30pm on Tuesdays, Feb 4, March 4. April 1 and May 6

Mumung Yanma n Gama 

Sister walk and talk 

A monthly walk n talk opportunity for Koori women. The aim of these walks is to connect not instruction. It will be facilitated by a local Koori woman who will use strength-based card/topics to facilitate connective conversations which small groups or pairs can continue as they walk. Options will be established for short walks/accessible walks and tea conversations if you can't walk.  

Any inquiries please contact Lillian on 02 4228 1499 or by email at Lillian@womenillawarra.org.au

This walk will be implemented in Warilla in 2025 with dates tbc.