The Women's Centre Townsville

01/05/2026

16/04/2026

The Candlelight Vigil, held on National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, marks the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

DVNQ, Sera's Women's Shelter and The Women's Centre Townsville invite you to join us for the annual Candlelight Vigil to remember those who have died due to domestic and family violence, and honour the family and friends who mourn their absence🕯️

Everyone is welcome to attend. Children are welcome at your discretion, acknowledging there will be discussion around death and domestic and family violence

16/04/2026

The Candlelight Vigil, held on National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, marks the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

DVNQ, Sera’s Women’s Shelter and The Women’s Centre Townsville invite you to join us for the annual Candlelight Vigil to remember those who have died due to domestic and family violence, and honour the family and friends who mourn their absence🕯️

Everyone is welcome to attend. Children are welcome at your discretion, acknowledging there will be discussion around death and domestic and family violence

15/04/2026

Unfortunately Tasty Time will not be running Thursday, 16th April. We apologise for the inconvenience.

19/01/2026

Exciting Announcement: 📣
TAIHS SEWB have partnered with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

We are thrilled to share that we have teamed up with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to discover the next Deadly Funny Aunty, Uncle, Brotha or Sista! 😆

For the past two decades, Deadly Funny has highlighted the most vibrant and humorous First Nations talent from all around the country.

This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 18 and over. Participation is completely free and includes a two-hour workshop with an experienced comedian to help you refine your ideas before showcasing your talent on stage.

Why Get Involved? 🤔

You might win a trip to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to perform at the National Grand Final, where you could compete for a substantial cash prize of $3,000! 💵

Throughout the years, Deadly Funny has launched the careers of many renowned First Nations comedians, including:

Steph Tisdell
Kevin Kropinyeri
Andy Saunders
Janty Blair
Shiralee Hood
Dane Simpson
Elaine Crombie
Jay Wymarra
Leon Filewood
Sean Choolburra
And many more!

Next month, TAIHS will be hosting The Comedy Heats. For more details, please see the flyer and click here to register

[Register Link] 👇🏽
(https://www.deadlyfunny.com.au/registrations/) to sign up.

If you're interested in attending, tickets will soon be available for $20 per person. Be sure to register here to secure your spot, as seating is limited:

[Ticket Registration]👇🏽
(https://forms.office.com/r/Wbm5MGWdQM).

Looking at the recent winners, you'll notice that Queensland has produced many champions, and we believe that the next comedy sensation could very well emerge from Townsville!

19/01/2026

We’re delivering a $100 Back to School Boost for every primary school student to help cover the cost of school essentials.

For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/backtoschool

19/01/2026

🎒Back to School Support Available!

Heading back to school can be exciting—and sometimes a little overwhelming.
We're here to help! We still have some Back to School Packs available to support families in need.
If you or someone you know could use a hand, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Let’s make sure every child starts the term with confidence and the supplies they need 💙

19/01/2026

Getting ready for the new school year doesn’t have to be expensive 📚✏️

Our School Savvy pop-up shops are back, offering affordable back-to-school supplies to help ease the cost for families. All families are welcome to come along and purchase pre-loved uniforms and essential school items priced between $1-$5*!

🛍️ Pop-up shop dates:
👉 Monday 19th Jan - Friday 23rd Jan

Light refreshments will be available while you browse, and our friendly team will be there to help.
Every purchase supports the program, with funds going straight back into providing more school supplies for local families.

Come along, grab a bargain, and help your child start the school year feeling confident and ready to learn 💙

Please Note: While we do our best to cater to community needs, stock of certain uniforms is not guaranteed as we rely on donations.

07/10/2025

Dangerous Females 🩷 This looks like loads of fun! 🤩🥳

19/08/2025

Join our team as a Women’s Wellbeing and Sexual Assault Support Counsellor-Advocate! ♀️

https://www.happyhr.com/jobs/job-by-happyhr?id=1255