Friendly supportive place for women
Friendly supportive place for women
We are Not a Crisis Service
For life-threatening Emergency ring 000 NOW
In a life-threatening emergency
000
triplezero.gov.au
If you need crisis support choose from:
Crisis Care – 1800 199 008
24 hours 7 days
Able to respond to any crisis situation.
Can talk, assess and refer if necessary
Rural Link – 1880 552 002
24 hours 7 days
For Mental Health Concerns including Depression, Suicide, Anxiety, Drug Use and Alcohol abuse
Waratah – 1800 737 732
Waratah provides free, specialised intervention services for people who have experienced sexual assault and sexual abuse and/or family domestic violence; or for those who need to know how to deal with issues and impacts of the trauma in their lives
http://www.waratah.asn.au/
South West Refuge
https://www.swrefuge.com.au/contact
Lifeline
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
kidshelpline.com.au
Youth Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
beyondblue.org.au
Headspace
headspace.org.au
Reach Out
au.reachout.com
SANE Australia
1800 187 263
sane.org
DV Connect (Womensline)
1800 811 811
dvconnect.org
Mensline Australia
1300 78 99 78
mensline.org.au
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
1300 555 788
mhc.wa.gov.au
Find a local mental health service in WA
myservices.org.au
MumSpace – Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Support
mumspace.com.au
Kookaburra Kids Foundation
1300 566 525
kookaburrakids.org.au
Just to let you know
Our services are FREE for every woman in our community to access.
Our Counsellor, Women’s Health Nurse, Health Educator Nurse, Motivational Wellbeing Coach is available by appointment only.
Our office hours are:
Monday 9am – 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 4pm
We are located at:
19 Fielder St (Click for Google Map)
Parking in Plaza St
Contact us to make an appointment and our friendly reception staff will answer any questions you may have.
SWWHIC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Wardandi people, and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
What we do
Health Education
Information and advice are available for women of all ages. We cover all aspects of women’s health.
Unplanned Pregnancy
Our philosophy is pro-choice which means we can help you explore all options and support you in whatever choice you make.
Counselling
Our counselling service enables women to seek solutions in an understanding and supportive environment.
Well Women's Clinic
Health and wellbeing, including cervical screening and a chat with the women’s health nurse about your health.
Womens' Activities and Workshops
We run a range of womens’ activities.
Our Vision is to assist women in becoming healthy, confident and empowered in their lives
Our Values
- To provide services to women regardless of culture, age or ability to pay
- To operate, maintain and administer quality community-based health services
- To provide a safe environment for women
- To assist women to be empowered, healthy and confident within themselves
- To act as an advocate for women’s health issues.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accurate and up-to-date health information to women, of all ages and ethnic backgrounds living in the South West. To assist women to make informed choices and be empowered about their own health and those for whom they care.
The South West Women’s Health and Information Centre is a site for delivering the positive message of Act-Belong-Commit to promote a mentally healthy WA:
Act: keep mentally, physically, socially and spiritually active: take a walk, say g’day, read a book, do a crossword, dance, play cards, stop for a chat.
Belong: join a book club, take a cooking class, be more involved in groups you are already a member of, go along to community events.
Commit: take up a cause, help a neighbour, learn something new, take on a challenge, volunteer.
We encourage every woman to adopt this lifestyle to improve the wellbeing of yourself and your family.
Privacy
Women’s Health is committed to providing a private and confidential service to all women.
Our Funding
The South West Women’s Health and Information Centre Inc receives a large proportion of its funding from the WA Department of Health. However to enable us to offer a wide range of services in our community we seek donations, apply for grant programs and sponsorship.
We are endorsed as a Tax Deductible Gift Recipient and for all donations over $2 we can provide the donor with a receipt that may be used to claim a tax deduction.
Sponsorship
If you would like to sponsor please get in touch.
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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this website contains the name and images of people who have died.