YWCA Hunter Region Inc.

11/06/2026

Have You Booked Your Spot Yet? 💻📱☕

Our next FREE Digital Skills session is just around the corner
📱 myGov, Medicare & Centrelink Online
🗓 Thursday 25 June 2026

A hands-on session walking through how to set up and use your myGov account, link services like Medicare and Centrelink, and make online claims. Bring your phone or tablet and we'll work through it together step-by-step.

⏰ 10:45am–12:15pm
📍 YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
☕ Morning tea & coffee provided
👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Jess Jones (Dot Jess)
💲 FREE
🙂 Suitable for ages 50+

Thank you to Good Things Foundation Australia for making these sessions possible!

📞 Bookings are essential:
☎️ 4929 2954
🌐 https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/beconnected

Explore community programs and services at YWCA Hunter. Join activities, improve your skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

10/06/2026

🌸 Every Week, Stronger Than Before 🌸

We were back at Singleton Gym & Swim yesterday for another fantastic ENCORE session.

This week marked the final of our guest speaker presentations, and we were delighted to welcome Lurrene Jackson from Butterfly Touch MLD.

Lurrene explained the important role the lymphatic system plays in our bodies, the benefits of stimulating lymph nodes through massage, and shared some easy things we can do at home to help support our lymphatic health. Our participants gained valuable insights and practical tips they can incorporate into their daily lives.

As we head into our final week, we are truly in awe of just how far everyone has come. From building strength and confidence to forming new friendships and supporting one another, it has been incredible to witness.💜✨

We’ve created a dedicated space just for ENCORE. Follow along here:
👉 YWCA Encore Hunter Region

09/06/2026

🌭 Buy a Snag. Support ENCORE. 💜

On Saturday 20 June, we'll be firing up the BBQ at Bunnings Maitland to raise funds for ENCORE, our FREE program supporting women in the Hunter Region after breast cancer.

Last time, our amazing community helped us sell over 900 sausages and we're hoping to make this BBQ even bigger and better!

So if you're heading to Bunnings, skip breakfast, lunch, or both and grab a sausage sandwich and a cold drink while supporting a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of local women.

Every sausage sold helps us continue providing ENCORE programs free of charge, creating opportunities for women to connect, rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and find support after breast cancer.

📍 Bunnings Maitland
📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 8:00am – 4:00pm

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come say hello to the ENCORE team. We'd love to see you there!

Together, we can turn sausages into support, connection, and community. 🌸💜

We’ve created a dedicated space just for ENCORE. Follow along here:
👉 YWCA Encore Hunter Region

06/06/2026

Enjoying the long weekend? We hope you’re finding time to rest, recharge and connect with your community 💛

A reminder that our SheStrength classes are still going ahead on Monday, so if movement is part of your plans, we’d love to see you there💪

🗓 Monday
⏰ 9.30am–10.30am & 10.45am–11.45am
📍 24 Dawson Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

🎟 Your first class is FREE! Use code FREETRIAL at checkout.

👉 Book your spot: ywcahunterregion.org.au/she-strength

03/06/2026

Soaking Up Every Moment in Singleton!

With only two weeks to go, we’re soaking up every moment together 💕

A big thank you to this week’s guest speaker, Camille from Singleton Physiotherapy and Allied Health, for sharing the latest research and information to support people after breast cancer treatment and beyond. We love giving our participants access to expert advice that empowers, informs and supports their recovery.

And thanks again to Singleton Gym & Swim for hosting us each week, we are always welcomed with a smile 😊

We’ve created a dedicated space just for ENCORE. Follow along here:
👉 YWCA Encore Hunter Region

01/06/2026

Y-Hello

Catch up on all the latest news, program updates, and community highlights in our May Newsletter 👇

https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=d66d5535715aca044745e5ade&id=1824dee499

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28/05/2026

💛 Learning together — BeConnected at YWCA Hunter

We had a great start to our digital skills sessions this morning. Thank you to everyone who came along! We always love having Jess with us, sharing her expertise in a clear, supportive, easy-to-understand way 💛

Our next session is coming up:
🗓 Thursday 25 June 2026

📱 MyGov, Medicare & Centrelink Online
A hands-on session walking through how to set up and use your myGov account, link services like Medicare and Centrelink, and make online claims. Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll do it together step-by-step.

⏰ 10:45am–12:15pm
📍 YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
☕ Morning tea & coffee provided
👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Jess Jones (Dot Jess)
💲 FREE
🙂 Suitable for 50yrs+

Thank you Good Things Foundation Australia for making these sessions possible 💛

Bookings are essential:
☎️ 4929 2954
🌐 www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/beconnected

27/05/2026

Singleton ENCORE = our happy place 💛

This week we were joined by the wonderful Justine Gaynor, McGrath Cancer Care Nurse from Maitland Hospital, who spoke with us about navigating life after breast cancer treatment, ongoing recovery, common concerns, and where to find support.

We are so grateful to Justine and the McGrath Foundation for taking the time to support and connect with our community 💗

Rainy days are no match for the Singleton ENCORE crew ☔

We still love showing up, connecting and moving together each week 🫶

Thank you Singleton Gym & Swim for hosting us each week. We always appreciate the friendly and supportive environment.

We’ve created a dedicated space just for ENCORE. Follow along here:
👉 YWCA Encore Hunter Region

27/05/2026

You'll find surf, sand, and free legal advice at Merewether for the next 6 weeks! 🧑‍⚖️

Open to everyone, our free clinic offers guidance on a range of legal issues from Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers alongside our law students.

The clinic is held at Merewether SLSC every Wednesday from 27 May until 1 July from 9.30am – 2.30pm, no bookings needed!

26/05/2026

🧘‍♀️ Find Your Flow with Zaya 🧘‍♀️

Say hello to Zaya, our Yoga Instructor bringing calm, strength and good energy to your Wednesday mornings at YWCA Hunter.

Zaya’s classes are all about creating a welcoming space where everyone can slow down, move mindfully, and reconnect with themselves. No matter your experience level.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or already have your flow, Zaya focuses on helping you build confidence, improve flexibility, and leave class feeling lighter, stronger and more grounded.

Zaya believes yogic wisdom helps us all live a healthy and fulfilling life. When away from yoga, Zaya works as an Art-based Cognitive Therapist and is an established Ceramicist.

We’re grateful to have Zaya sharing her passion for yoga with our community 🌸

Come try a class and see for yourself!

🪑 Chair Yoga: Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:30am
https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/chair-yoga

🧘 Yoga: Wednesdays | 10:45am – 11:45am
https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/yoga

📍 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
💲 Your first class is on us! Use code FREETRIAL at checkout.u/yoga