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25.01.2022 International Women’s Day 2020 Between business, government, community organisations and individuals, there are many amazing women and men striving to make ...a difference in our communities. #EachforEqual Today I attended the IWD luncheon hosted by the Sky Foundation who provide support to The Women's Centre Townsville My commitment to fund a new facility has begun with the recent sod turning for construction of the new Women’s Centre commencing. A total of $4.235Million is being provided by the Palaszczuk Government for the design and construction of the new centre in 2019-20, in addition to the $330,000 provided last financial year #IWD2020

25.01.2022 Happy Women's History Month! At A Mighty Girl, we take pride in highlighting women, girls, and their remarkable accomplishments year-round, but this special mon...th provides a wonderful opportunity to show the broader community why it's so important for both girls and boys to learn about women's contributions to history. To do so, all during this month, we'll continue to share the stories of girls and women throughout history and around the world, with special attention to lesser-known but equally amazing women whose stories have too often been consigned to the footnotes of history books. Our Mighty Girls of today will be our history makers of tomorrow. We can’t wait to see all that they will do and create and be. In the meantime, it is our honor to inspire them with the stories of the girls and women who came before them. If you'd like to find books about inspiring women in history to share with children and teens this month, A Mighty Girl features the world's largest women's history collection for young readers. To browse our collection of over 900 titles -- which is sortable by recommended reader age and area of specialization using the left menu filters -- visit our "Biography" section at https://www.amightygirl.com/boo/history-biography/biography If you'd like to view our full selection of both history and historical fiction about girls and women, featuring more than 1,400 books for children and teens, visit our "History & Biography" section at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography And, to discover new children's books on trailblazing women that have been published in the past 12 months, we've featured new releases in a blog post, "New Mighty Girl Books for Women's History Month 2020," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=28887 #MightyGirls #MightyWomen #WomensHistoryMonth

23.01.2022 Queensland's only Sexual Assault Response Team now has a permanent place to call home. The Townsville Women's Centre, a refuge for those escaping violent relationships, ready to open in North Queensland #9News | Weeknights from 5.30pm

22.01.2022 October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that we operate the QLD Sexual Assault Helpline? Who is the QLD Sexual Assault Helpline for? The Sexual... Assault Helpline offers telephone support and counselling to any Queenslander who has, or thinks they may have been sexually assaulted or abused. It is also for those who are concerned someone they care about might have been assaulted or abused. The helpline is for Queenslanders of any age, any gender, any income, any religion, any background and any disability. We help everyone. LGBTIQ, hearing impaired, or those who need a translator. Please call us if you have been sexually assaulted or sexually abused and are unsure what to do next, or just need to talk. We will explain your options. Please call us if you are unsure if what you experienced is sexual assault or sexual abuse We are here to listen and explain your options. Please call us if you are worried that someone you know may have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse. You can call us anonymously on 1800 010 120 between 7.30am and 11.30pm. We help all Queenslanders - women, men and children. All ages, all religions, all incomes, all accessibilities, all ethnicities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people and the LGBTIQ+ community. To learn more about the types of sexual assault visit: https://www.dvconnect.org/queensland-sexual-assault-helpline Check out our friends at Queensland Sexual Assault Network #WeBelieveYou #RespectMeToo #Consent #StartByBelieving #MeToo #SVAM2020

20.01.2022 We are getting very excited about next Sunday’s luncheon!!

19.01.2022 JBD has generously donated a $500 gift voucher as a raffle prize at next Sunday’s luncheon!! #townsvilleshines #eachforequal #internationalwomensday

19.01.2022 Have you got your ticket yet? The count down is on!! Tickets can be purchased at Townsville Tickets

18.01.2022 It's an unusual time at the moment and with Coronavirus restrictions changing we wanted to check in and let you know that we are still available, supporting Tow...nsville women. Keeping in line with government advise for social distancing at this time, our specialist counsellors and case workers are offering regular appointments over the phone, or via Zoom and Skype. Our Specialist Homelessness Service, Women's Health Service, Sexual Assault Support Service and Flood Recovery Service are all still available Monday to Friday 9am to 4:45pm. If you would like to talk to a counsellor or case worker contact us now on 4775 7555, no appointment necessary. Our Sexual Assault Response Team continues to offer 24 hour services for individuals seeking support through Townsville Hospital and Health Services, the police and through The Women's Centre, Sexual Assault Support Service.

17.01.2022 Thank you, Dr Vikram Vasisht !!

17.01.2022 We acknowledge the Wulgurukaba people on whose land and sea we work. We also acknowledge the Bindal people. We honour their Elders, past, present and emerging. ... We particularly recognise the unique journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and the contribution their voices make within our organisation and our community #InThisTogether #NRW2020

17.01.2022 We had a sad goodbye to 50 Patrick Street today as we closed the doors there for the last time! We are however, so so excited to re-open The Women’s Centre on... the corner of Nathan Street and Charles Street, Aitkenvale on Thursday the 8th of October!! In the meantime, if you require support please contact the services listed below. See you soon!

17.01.2022 The opening of the new Women’s Centre Townsville is a reality today, 02 October 2020, because of the North Qld Community’s commitment to changing our culture for the better. Collectively, men, women, young people, small & big business achieved our new, state of the art, purpose built premises. When our women & children fall on hard times - they now have a safe space which offers specialised services to walk with them & offer hope. It is with great pleasure that we, Sky Foun...dation, say thank you to every person who supported the cause over the last 7 years. This is a reality because of you. Sky Foundation understands that the Centre will host a community event next year. Covid has prevented the community celebrations this year. We wish Cathy & her dedicated staff all the very best in continuing to deliver vital services to survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence & homelessness. #TurnItRoundTownsville #WeBelieveYou #NotNowNotEverNotInMyTown

16.01.2022 Some more gorgeous pictures from yesterday! Please contact Rosana Kersh for photographs.

15.01.2022 THE WOMEN'S CENTRE RESPONSE TO COVID-19 We are writing to you to provide an update regarding how the North Queensland Women’s Services Inc. The Women’s Centre... has re-shaped its service delivery model in response to the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to reduce transmission of the virus within the community. The Women’s Centre has developed a business continuity plan, this is an evolving plan which has been and will continue to be reviewed and updated in accordance with the public announcements and public health advice received. From Monday 23rd March 2020, we will suspend face to face contact with the public. We will continue to provide services such as counselling, support, advocacy, information and referral electronically via email, telephone, zoom, facetime, or Skype. Those women with existing scheduled appointments will be contacted if they have been not already been, to be advised that their appointment may proceed by way of email, telephone, zoom, facetime or Skype. The Townsville Sexual Assault Support Service will continue to provide a 24/7 response. If you have a referral or are concerned for someone else please do not hesitate to contact us or share our phone number. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us on 47757555. Thank you for your assistance with these unavoidable changes

15.01.2022 Today is the first day of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. In Queensland, SVAM is held during October each year to: raise community awareness about sexual vio...lence, promote the support options available to people affected by sexual assault and sexual abuse, and uphold a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated in our communities. The theme for SVAM this year is #WeBelieveYou. #SVAM2020 #SexualViolenceAwarenessMonth #affirmativeconsent #consent #sexualassault #WeBelieveYou #SVAM #StartByBelieving #ConsentLaws

10.01.2022 Join us for a HUGE celebration!! Tickets at Townsville Tickets

09.01.2022 COVID-19 has changed the way The Women’s Centre has been delivering services over the last couple of months. Staff are gradually returning to the Women’s Centre... in a way that keeps the health and safety of women and children accessing our services, The Women’s Centre team and the wider community as safe as possible. We are now available to see women face to face who are in need of crisis support for homelessness and counselling. According to government regulations, there will only be a limited number of women permitted to enter the centre at one time, and so women accessing the service may be asked to return at a later time or wait outside until workers become available. Please be aware you will be asked to: -Stay home if you are unwell/at risk -Stay 1.5m from others so we can stay open -Follow floor markers and stay behind barriers -Wait until there is space for you in each area -Use hand sanitiser upon entry For women engaged with our ongoing case management and counselling services, we will continue to offer these services remotely over the phone, email, Zoom or Skype. Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) continues to respond to reports of sexual assault 24/7 through Townsville University Hospital and the Police. We appreciate your patience and perseverance with this changing space. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact The Women’s Centre on 07 4775 7555. In the case of emergencies always call 000

07.01.2022 People Power!! We thank everyone who has attended our events, fundraised yourselves, donated your time & supported Sky Foundation. This is your achievement!!

05.01.2022 Happy International Women’s Day for yesterday!! We were honoured to have our mentor Judge Loury share her thoughts on gender equality & the importance of recognising our inner superwoman!! Many thanks to our new friend & brilliant host, Kat Davidson. We loved hearing from Steven Oliver & our very talented Elise Tietzel. To our 3CSR friends who helped enormously yesterday, thank you!! ST Floral the flowers were perfect!!... A very special mention to 121 Creative who created the beautiful event logo & generously gave all our printing!! Of course, we thank Rosana Kersh for beautifully recording our last event!! We hope you have an inspiring week!! Xo

03.01.2022 We had a sad goodbye to 50 Patrick Street today as we closed the doors there for the last time! We are however, so so excited to re-open The Women’s Centre on... the corner of Nathan Street and Charles Street, Aitkenvale on Thursday the 8th of October!! In the meantime, if you require support please contact the services listed below. See you soon!