Women Illawarra

Women Illawarra Our Vision is a world where all women feel safe, valued, respected and have a sense of belonging. Our Values are Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.

Our Mission is to work to empower women and children in the Illawarra. By Women, For Women.

🚨STAY SAFE during the AusAlert tests!What is AusAlert? The new system being set up to alert devices around Australia on ...
23/06/2026

🚨STAY SAFE during the AusAlert tests!

What is AusAlert? The new system being set up to alert devices around Australia on urgent national emergencies.

📳On Monday 27th July, 2pm, a test alert will go out to devices all around the country. It is likely to be noisy until you can physically confirm you have read the message.

👉🏼There will also be Community tests ran throughout June. No where in the Illawarra is listed as a testing location, but please check the website (https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert -ausalert) if you are travelling in June.

⚠️HOWEVER: AusAlert may increase risk for people experiencing domestic violence, especially if they live with someone who uses violence.

Alerts may expose safety devices provided to victim survivors. This includes WESNET Safe Connection Phones that are provided to victim/survivors of domestic and family violence.

➡️If you have a secret device you need to keepy yourself safe, please consider taking the following measures:
• one hour before the test: turn off your mobile device
• during and after the test: keep your device off for 24 hours.
Important: you may still receive a community test alert if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.
• if possible, take the device out of earshot of the home to turn it back on. We do not know yet if the alarm will sound apon powering on your device.

Thank you to the Wollongong Legal Aid team for your generous donation of groceries for our community pantry and a cash d...
22/06/2026

Thank you to the Wollongong Legal Aid team for your generous donation of groceries for our community pantry and a cash donation. We greatly appreciate your support!

The eSafety Commission provides helpful information for parents on how to protect your kids from sexual abuse online. Fo...
22/06/2026

The eSafety Commission provides helpful information for parents on how to protect your kids from sexual abuse online.

For advice, resources and information, go to www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/protecting-children-from-sexual-abuse-online/

eSafety's top tips:
✅ Have regular, age‑appropriate conversations with your child about what they do online, who they’re talking to, and how it makes them feel. This can help them spot risks and speak up early if something goes wrong.

✅ Use parental controls on apps and games together, learn about the platforms your child uses, and watch for changes in behaviour that may signal something isn’t right.

✅ Read our book ‘Let’s talk about being safe online’ with your child to explore online safety through simple, open conversations. You can also order your free copy!

✅ Most importantly, let children know they won’t get in trouble for asking for help.

👟 Community in Motion – Supporting women to stay active and connected through tough times.We know many in our community ...
22/06/2026

👟 Community in Motion – Supporting women to stay active and connected through tough times.

We know many in our community are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Through Community in Motion, we’re helping women stay active, supported, and on the move.

With support from Australia , we’re giving away 160 pairs of brand-new Nike sneakers to women and girls in our community.

✅ One pair per person
✅ Limited sizes available
✅ Simple application

Let’s keep our community moving — together.
👉 Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/HPuusSRHyz

Connect with community and Decide to Dance at this free series of workshops, led by the wonderful cultural women of the ...
21/06/2026

Connect with community and Decide to Dance at this free series of workshops, led by the wonderful cultural women of the Illawarra.

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month to learn some moves, enjoy the music and be together with other women in the community.

Register for free by calling Women Illawarra on 4228 1449 or email [email protected]

Throughout the 80's and 90's, the Women's Centre on Corrimal Street became a central hub for feminist cultural and polit...
19/06/2026

Throughout the 80's and 90's, the Women's Centre on Corrimal Street became a central hub for feminist cultural and political activity in Wollongong.

The passionate and determined women who met up at the centre back then paved the way for many wonderful women's services that exist today - across women's health, housing and domestic violence services. They fought for future generations of women to have access to work, safety and support.

We're still here, in that same house on Corrimal Street, and we want to continue to carry on the legacy of our foresisters, by improving our facilities and opening up services to help more women with a range of problems they may have.

Learn more & help us do it: https://www.womenillawarra.org.au/building-fund-1-1

Donate to the community pantry! ⭐🤩👉🏼We have capacity to accept donations of fresh food as well as non-perishable shelf i...
18/06/2026

Donate to the community pantry! ⭐🤩

👉🏼We have capacity to accept donations of fresh food as well as non-perishable shelf items.

♻️Any food businesses are invited to reach out and set up a regular donation, so your surplus food doesn't go to waste. Together, we can help ease the cost-of-living stress for local women and children.

Thanks to Food Fairness Illawarra for partnering with Women Illawarra for their Illawarra Food Rescue & Relief project funded by EPA NSW! 💜

18/06/2026

Your returned containers can help real change! ♻️✅

Here's how:
👉🏼Save/screenshot this barcode
👉🏼Next time you go to the return & earn, scan the Women Illawarra barcode
👉🏼put your bottles/containers through as usual
👉🏼click to donate your refund to Women Illawarra

OR find Women Illawarra under 'charities' on the Return & Earn app.

When you donate your refund to Women Illawarra, you're supporting vital services such as crisis support, wellbeing programs, advocacy, and community connection.

Every 10 cents adds up to safer, stronger futures for women and families in our region. Join us in turning small actions into big impacts for our community.

Come to the centre on Friday for a FREE Restorative Yoga Class at Women Illawarra !!Join Kate from Beach Shack Breathing...
16/06/2026

Come to the centre on Friday for a FREE Restorative Yoga Class at Women Illawarra !!

Join Kate from Beach Shack Breathing from 12.30pm Friday at the Women's Centre, 170 Corrimal Street Wollongong.

Address

170 Corrimal Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61242281499

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