Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing Albury Wodonga

24/03/2026

👩‍🦰Period poverty is a reality for thousands of women, girls and menstruating people across Australia. Without reliable access to essential products like tampons and pads, many are forced to make heartbreaking trade-offs between managing their periods and meeting other basic needs.

👱‍♀️Tampons remain among the most needed items in our Dignity Drive — yet they have only reached 26% of the volume requested by their charity partners, meaning the gap between supply and demand is significant.

👩‍🦱Access to tampons isn't just practical — it's about safety, comfort and dignity, especially for those facing homelessness, domestic violence or financial hardship.

🧕You can make a difference this month by contributing to the Share the Dignity Drive. Donation points are available at all Woolworths Supermarkets and participating businesses across the country, so next time you shop, consider adding an extra packet of tampons to your trolley.

Help Share the Dignity by donating tampons and period products at a collection point near you.

https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/

Share the Dignity aims to bring dignity to women, girls and those who menstruate who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and period poverty through the distribution of period products and essential items.

23/03/2026

Advocate Anna Coutts-Trotter offers a vivid and accessible account of coercive control in this article. Reflecting on her experience, Anna describes how the behaviour emerged slowly over time, beginning with subtle remarks about her clothing, her social circle, and how promptly she replied to messages. She notes that her partner consistently made her feel at fault, as though her own untrustworthiness had justified the way she was treated. While she can now look back and pinpoint where the abuse started, she explains that it didn't feel that way in the moment — instead presenting itself as something far more benign: care that was really isolation, concern that was really surveillance, and honesty that was really criticism dressed up as constructive feedback.

"It was worse than I ever imagined," she told Mamamia.

19/03/2026

Big news for Australian women's health! 🩺

Around 1 in 7 Australian women live with endometriosis — and from May 1, a new treatment option will be available on the PBS. Relugolix with estradiol and norethisterone (Ryeqo®) is set to be listed, making it more affordable and accessible. — Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Hon. Mark Butler MP.

Also joining the PBS on May 1: Drospirenone (Slinda®), a progestogen-only contraceptive pill — a welcome option for women who can't take estrogen-based contraceptives.

"Roughly one in seven Australian women suffer from endometriosis. They’ll now have access to a new medicine with Relugolix with estradiol and with norethisterone (Ryeqo®) to be listed on the PBS on May 1." This information comes from the federal Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon. Mark Butler MP. Also added to the PBS on the same date is a new contraceptive option, Drospirenone (Slinda®), which is a progestogen-only-pill that can be used by women who cannot take contraceptives with estrogens in them.

More details here:
https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/government-delivering-even-more-choice-for-womens-contraception-endometriosis-and-ivf-journeys

18/03/2026

💙 Your wellbeing matters — and so does your privacy.

💙Are you needing to find a counsellor?

Our experienced and trained counsellors offer a range of services with no cap on sessions, in a safe, confidential space:

💙 Generalist counselling
💙 Trauma counselling
💙 Domestic & family violence counselling
💙 Childhood sexual assault counselling

Available face to face, by phone, or via Zoom

We're a cross-border service, so support is always within reach. 🌏

Call the Women’s Centre to enquire about booking your counselling session on 0260215773

17/03/2026

To every woman and girl in Albury Wodonga — if family violence is touching your world, help is closer than you think.

💛 The Women's Centre offers confidential, compassionate support and can connect you to the right services.

Albury or Wodonga — we're here for you.

Give us a call on 0260215773 and speak to one our experienced staff who are here to help you.

Or if you prefer to self-referral online you can at: https://womenscentre.org.au/intake-and-referral/

17/03/2026

Facing an unintended pregnancy? You don't have to figure it out alone. Your local women's health centre is here to talk through your options, connect you with referrals, and help you find low-cost support. 💙

Give us a call at the Women's Centre on 0260215773 to find out how we can help in the Albury Wodonga area.

Or find your closest women's health centre here: https://whnsw.asn.au/womens-health-centres-nsw/

Read the fact sheet on unintended pregnancy in Australia by SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence here: https://www.spherecre.org/resources/fact-sheets

If you need support with an unintended pregnancy, reach out to your local women's health centre. We can talk you through the options and provide referrals, including for low-cost options.

Find your closest women's health centre here: https://whnsw.asn.au/womens-health-centres-nsw/

Read the fact sheet on unintended pregnancy in Australia by SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence here: https://www.spherecre.org/resources/fact-sheets

16/03/2026

Talking to kids about family violence isn't easy — and it's okay to not know where to start. 🩷

This group program is for parents, carers, family members, and anyone who plays a role in a child's life. Together, we explore how family violence and separation affect children at different ages and stages, how to prepare for those hard conversations, and how to support kids who are feeling angry, scared, sad, confused, or missing someone.

You'll leave with real, practical tools — and the reassurance that you're not alone in this.

There's plenty of space for open discussion, shared experiences, and honest conversation.

⏱️ Just 2 weeks long — and runs as a follow-on from our 8-week Circle of Security Parenting™ program. Already completed Circle of Security? You're ready to go. Haven't done it yet? Start there first!

✨ Completed Circle of Security Parenting™? Great — it's a helpful foundation. But everyone is welcome, you don't have to have completed any parenting programs to enrol.

Call us on 0260215773 to find out more about this group and our other groups.

14/03/2026

🧘‍♀️Do you want to start your week refreshed?🧘‍♀️

Join our Monday morning YOGA group at the Women's Centre from between 10:00 to 11:30!

Yoga is a holistic practice that unites the body, mind, and spirit.
Through yoga, you'll cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, bringing your focus to what your body can do in the here and now. Practiced regularly, it can be a powerful tool for managing stress and enhancing your overall wellbeing.

Join us on the mat for a blend of movement, breathwork, and relaxation — and rediscover the joy of simply being present.
It's time to reconnect with who you truly are.

📞 Call us on 0260215773 to reserve your spot today!

13/03/2026

Your money. Your power. Your future.

Firmer Foundations offers free, confidential 1:1 coaching designed exclusively for women in NSW — no judgment, just real support.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, we help you:

Rethink your relationship with money — uncover the beliefs and patterns quietly shaping your financial decisions
Get clear on your finances — set meaningful goals, understand your bills, and map out your path to independence
Take control of your budget — reduce stress, organise your spending, and find smarter ways to save
Plan for what's ahead — grow your income, manage debt, and connect with the right support services
Decode your bills — understand utilities, government entitlements, and when a Financial Counsellor can step in.

📍 Meet us where you're comfortable — sessions available at the Women's Centre, over the phone, via Teams, or in the comfort of your own home.
It's free. It's confidential. And it's for you.
Call the Women’s Centre to enquire on 0260215773,
or contact Nicole direct on 0448 704 930

12/03/2026

💛 ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP — WOMEN’S CENTRE ALBURY WODONGA 💛

Anxiety is something all of us experience at some point. It can be short-term or long-term, mildly stressful or hugely challenging — worry, tension, panic, avoidance, phobias, compulsive thoughts or actions... the list is long.

The good news?
Whatever the type, people absolutely can — and do — manage and recover from anxiety, to live a life that feels meaningful to them.
🌱 For many people, part of that journey is knowing you're not alone. That others understand. That you have a space to listen, or to talk, with people who get it.
✨ That's exactly what this group is.
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📍 WHO: Open to anyone identifying as a woman, 16+, experiencing any type of anxiety — or a friend/family member supporting someone who does.
📅 WHEN: Every Tuesday, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
🏠 WHERE: The Women's Centre, 526 Swift St, Albury
💰 COST: Optional gold coin donation (for tea, coffee & biscuits ☕🍪)
👩‍💼 FACILITATOR: Kavita & Sonia, counsellors at the Women's Centre
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You're welcome to just come and listen. We plan to share experiences AND have some laughs along the way.
😊 No need to register — just show up!
But if you'd like to let us know you're coming, or have any questions:
📞 02 6021 5773
📧 administration@womenscentre.org.au We'd love to see you there. 💛

12/03/2026

💙 What if the most powerful thing you could do for your child costs nothing but your presence?

The Circle of Security® program is built on decades of research into what children need most — and the answer might surprise you.

Here's what we know:

🔵 Early attachment shapes your child's emotional health for life
🔵 A secure relationship with you is the greatest protective gift you can give
🔵 It's never too late — the quality of your bond CAN change
🔵 Change happens through relationship, not perfect parenting techniques
🔵 You already want what's best for your child — we help you get there

The Circle of Security isn't about being a perfect parent.
It's about being a secure one. 💙

Enrol now and discover how strengthening YOUR relationship with your child changes everything.

This group will run again in Term 3 2026 on Tuesday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am beginning on 21st July 2026 for 8 weeks, with the option for a further two weeks at the end to learn how to talk to children about family violence and separation.

If you are interested call us on 02 60215773 to put your name on the wait list.

11/03/2026

Online gambling is becoming more common - but not all sites are legal or safe. 🎰
Illegal gambling sites put you at risk of fraud with no legal protection.
Here's how you can spot an illegal gambling site:
🪪 No identity checks
🙅 No safer gambling tools
💵 No spending limits
💳 No secure payment systems
Learn more about the risks of online gambling: https://bit.ly/4quDZsq