Non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence and sexual violence in the Mackay, Whitsunday, and Isaac regions. The Mackay Women's Centre provides a range of free counselling and support services for women in the city of Mackay and surrounding region.
■ What the service provides
Crisis responses, general support, information, referra
l and short-term counselling to women in a safe and confidential environment. A safe and professional venue for workshops and activities that promote the Centre's desired outcomes of Well Women, Safe Women, Smart Women and Creative Women. Support for Mums and Dads with babies from 0-5 years to assist with their parenting issues. Support for women who are pregnant. Emergency relief – children's clothing up to size 5, baby items, toiletries and food (when funding is available). Assistance to establish, facilitate and accommodate support groups for women. Written material, information and resources for professionals, community services workers, students and women in the community in relation to pregnancy, parenting, family relationship issues, health and wellbeing. Identification of and assistance to address barriers to women's access to adequate and appropriate healthcare. Identification of and assistance to address, policy and procedural barriers to women and children's access to safety. Appropriate referrals when facing domestic, family and/or sexual violence concerns. Advocacy for women, when necessary, to achieve positive outcomes.
