Shoalhaven Women's Health Centre

23/02/2026

🌟 Who is eligible for The Welcome Experience in the Illawarra–Shoalhaven?

👇 ALL non government employees working in the following industries:
• Aged care
• Disability support
• Early childhood education
• Education
• Health
• Veterinary services
AND…

👇 ALL government employees of these NSW agencies:
• Corrective Services NSW
• Department of Communities & Justice
• Fire & Rescue NSW
• NSW Ambulance
• NSW Department of Education
• NSW Health
• NSW Police Force
• NSW Rural Fire Service

Eligible employees who have recently moved or planning to move to Illawarra–Shoalhaven community including places like Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra, Ulladulla, Milton, Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Huskisson, Vincentia, and surrounding areas—can register online for this FREE service.

The Welcome Experience supports essential workers to settle in, feel connected, and build community in their new home.

✨ If you’ve recently moved to an Illawarra–Shoalhaven area (excluding Wollongong), you can register online.
🔗 Find out more + register: www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
📧 Want to chat with us directly?

Email our Illawarra–Shoalhaven Local Connector team:
👉 Melissa.thompson@mcci.org.au
👉 Jessica.young@mcci.org.au

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Check this out - two new speakers!

22/02/2026

Participate in a national research study conducted with women aged 45+ with asthma, to understand their experiences of living with asthma. The study is being run by University of Sydney and is funded by Asthma Australia. It has received Ethics Approval from the University of Sydney’s Human Research Ethics Committee: 2024/HE001388. The researchers are seeking participants to join Zoom focus groups, for which you will receive a $50 shopping voucher.

22/02/2026

Some of our most popular video resources have recently been updated.

We know these videos are invaluable for connecting with patients and clients, and for supporting education around pelvic health.

You can find our Pelvic Floor 3D animation videos in their updated format at:
- Female Pelvic Floor 3D animation: https://youtu.be/ssHoXUf9lRc?si=rLOEG_Qf7n3RhM64
- Male Pelvic Floor 3D animation: https://youtu.be/Xzhu9R35SFw?si=oFOnzTl6k5_yN3Ur
- Female Pelvic Floor Exercises 3D animation: https://youtu.be/f5wR7_duXVE?si=CdF_gJWnZVzZdGrM
- Male Pelvic Floor Exercises 3D animation: https://youtu.be/mrwHQkG4EsI?si=O0Dmi41dG00_8NGP

Thank you for your patience as we update our resources🧡

22/02/2026

✨ BOOK NOW - Spots available at our Illawarra boutique! ✨

If you have a job interview, are starting a new role, or simply need support to feel confident and work-ready, our door is always open to welcome women who need a helping hand. 💕
Our caring volunteer stylists are here to support you in a safe, uplifting space.

The styling session is FREE, and the clothes are yours to keep.

💜 Book your styling appointment today: https://bit.ly/_DFSIllawarraStyling

22/02/2026

22/02/2026

Two new speakers at this IWD event in Berry

22/02/2026

Trigger warning

Health authorities are growing concerned about the limited effectiveness of antibiotics to treat the common sexually transmitted infection.

19/02/2026

WHAT’S IN A THEME? 🤩

This year marks a major milestone - 50 Years of Deadly! 👏🏾

For five decades, NAIDOC has recognised and celebrated the strength, achievements, culture and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

From the activists who marched, to the Elders who held culture strong, to the communities who continue to lead, create and care for Country.

This year’s theme honours the generations who have carried the NAIDOC movement forward.

NAIDOC Week 2026 will be held 5–12 July, and this year we continue to celebrate the legacy, the resilience and the future of our people.

For all information on National NAIDOC week, including entries and nominations, please vist: www.naidoc.org.au

50 years deadly. 50 years strong. 50 years MORE! 💪🏾

🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤