Our Philosophy:
The Wide Bay Women’s Health Centre, located in Hervey Bay, is about positive personal and social growth. This growth encourages women to take control of their lives and participate in making decisions which affect their wellbeing. The Centre provides:
A point of contact for women in need of support, information, counselling and/or referral
Information and resources, including a
library, on issues specific to all women’s needs including Aboriginal and Torres Strait women and women from non-English speaking backgrounds
Education/Personal Development and Social Groups, workshops and courses in relation to women’s health issues
Counselling in all areas specific to women, covering the Fraser Coast, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Childers, Tiaro and surrounding areas including the provision of information, resources, workshops and support for women’s projects. Aboriginal Health Worker sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
Programmes for the Indigenous and non Indigenous youth
Support and resources for women’s self-help groups
An assessment service to assist with the appropriate referrals for women with specific needs to the relevant services e.g. Sexual Assault Services, Mental Health Services, Family Services
