Women's Health Centre Rockhampton in Rockhampton, Queensland | Community organisation

Women's Health Centre Rockhampton

Locality: Rockhampton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4922 6585

Address: 225 Bolsover St 4700 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.womenshealthrockhampton.com

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25.01.2022 Where to go for help immediately after a sexual assault: Get to a safe place and phone the police and/or ambulance on 000 (Triple Zero), or Go to the emergency department at your local hospital... or to your local police station. If you present to the police station or your local hospital, staff there will help you to access the support services you need. You can phone the Sexual Assault Helpline On 1800 010 120 (7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days).

24.01.2022 Women’s Health" would like to say a big "Thank You" to the beautiful people who have kindly donated lots of goodies this Christmas. We also would like to acknowledge and appreciate the ongoing support of food donations.

22.01.2022 The Women’s Health & Information Referral Service CQ Inc. (WHIRS) is looking for an energetic team member with exceptional writing skills and a passion for digital communications. About the Role: The Communications Officer is responsible for planning and managing the format, proofing and production of WHIRS publications and electronic platforms, including brochures, fliers, organisation forms, Facebook and the Website. Candidates ideally possess the following: Experience wi...th social media, communications and the maintenance of websites Attention to detail with excellent writing skills Ability to work independently and be flexible, as well as cooperatively as part of a team Demonstrated ability to prioritise, organise and deliver communication activities to timeframes A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or relevant prior experience General Conditions of Employment: This position is part-time, three days per week and based in Rockhampton. Candidates will be required to hold or obtain a Blue Card and Drivers Licence. Applications must include a covering letter and current CV. Applications close 5:00 pm by 6 October 2020 For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] See more

22.01.2022 Just a reminder that we still have spaces in our Confident, Inspired and Ready for Work program! It starts on 8th October 2020, and runs for 5 weeks, two days a week. People residing in Rockhampton, Gracemere and Mt Morgan are eligible to attend! If anyone would like to register but transport is a barrier, please contact the Centre on 49 226 585. Please assist us by liking, sharing and tagging people you think may be interested. Thank-you!

22.01.2022 The 4th annual Women’s Health Week Comedy Gala is back and this year will be streamed live right around Australia. This year, more than ever, we all need a laugh and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is delighted to be able to share the laughs with even more women. Hosted by Claire Hooper, this one-night only comedy event Saturday 26th September at 7.30pm (AEST) will feature the impressive talents of Celia Pacquola, Cal Wilson, Steph Tisdell, Zoe Coombs Marr, Jude Perl and Adi...ti Mittal. To purchase your ticket, head to: Tickets: go.jeanhailes.org.au/comedy-gala-2020

22.01.2022 Sexual violence can have immediate and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing. This can include physical health issues because of the assault or longer-term health issues due to the impact of trauma. Find out more about how to recover from sexual violence.... https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sexualassault/html/contact #whirscqsvam2020 See more

22.01.2022 Can sexual violence be avoided? Rules like don’t talk to strangers and don’t walk alone after dark may help to avoid general crime but they don’t help prevent sexual violence. They do nothing but support the myth that a victim of sexual violence could have done something to avoid it. In fact, the victim usually knows the person committing the sexual violence and most incidents take place at home.... #whirscqsvam2020 See more

21.01.2022 October is (). Women's Health Information and Referral Service (WHIRS) will be posting information each day. The aim of SVAM is to: *Raise community awareness * Promote the support options available to people affected by sexual assault/abuse/violence. ... * Uphold the clear message that our community does not tolerate sexual violence , , .

20.01.2022 We were proudly inducted into the Queensland Government's Domestic and Family Violence Honour Roll recently. It was an honour and humbling to be noticed for the work we do in this field. Thanks to Barry O'Rourke - Member for Rockhampton Brittany Lauga Di Farmer MP Annastacia Palaszczuk MP

20.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC week. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek2020

20.01.2022 Seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor. A community-based organisation that provides a holistic service contributing to the empowerment of women with respect to individual and collective pursuit of emotional health and well-being and provides services that work towards a community free from sexual violence. Minimum qualification - Diploma of Counselling with relevant experience ... The position requires the Counsellor to work from a feminist perspective to counsel women on issues occurring across a woman’s lifespan as well as sexual assault counselling for women, men and youth. The successful applicant will also be required to facilitate groups, promote women’s health using community development strategies, develop and evaluate health programs based on identified needs of women and community education. Application closing date: C.O.B 30th September 2020 Email [email protected] for an Application Kit

19.01.2022 Day Two - Heartbeat Heroes This day will be all about the health of your heart and blood vessels. Join us as we unpack the importance of protecting your cardiovascular system, and keep our hearts pumping with positive health. For more information, visit the Jean Hailes Site: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

19.01.2022 Recovery from sexual violence. Sexual violence can have immediate and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing. This can include physical health issues because of the assault or longer-term health issues due to the impact of trauma.... For organisations throughout Queensland that can assist you or someone you love with healing and recovering from sexual violence, visit: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sexualassault/html/contacto

18.01.2022 If you are thinking of reporting a recent incident of sexual violence to the police DO NOT: - change or clean your clothes - comb your hair - wash yourself... - move, clean or otherwise disturb anything at the place where the assault happened If you decide to have a medical examination the medical officer will talk with you about the examination process, gather evidence in case you decide to report the assault to the police and talk with you about the possibility of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. If you think you may be at risk of pregnancy talk to a doctor about emergency contraception. #whirscqsvam2020

17.01.2022 If someone you care about has experienced sexual violence, you can keep these guidelines in mind. Let them know where they can get help. Listen to them and believe them. Many victims of sexual violence find it difficult to share their experiences and fear they will not be believed. Trust they are making decisions that are right for them at this time. Ask them what they need from you. Let them know what you can offer. Recognise they may need time, space and energy to cope wi...th their feelings. Reassure them that their feelingsthat might include pain, anger, fear and shameare natural responses. Encourage them to seek help in whatever way they feel is right for them. Seek help for yourself as well; you can also be affected by the incident and you cannot expect the victim to help you with your own feelings. Ask the victim’s permission before you discuss their experience with someone else and honour their privacy. Remember that the only person who can be blamed for the incident is the person who committed it. See more

16.01.2022 Didn't have a chance to sign up for the Women's Health Week updates? Want to catch up on what you've missed out so far? No worries! Each day, Jean Hailes is posting all the important information for each day on the Women's Health Week page here: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/

14.01.2022 Day Five - Money Matters There are many ways to invest in your health, but on the final day of Women's Health Week we are going to explore financial health, and what this has to do with your overall health. For more information, visit the Jean Hailes site here: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

12.01.2022 No one asks or deserves to be a victim of sexual violence. It is not your fault and you are never to blame. If you choose to make a police report about a sexual assault that happened to you recently or in the past, call Police Link on 131 444. If you do not want to make an official complaint about a sexual assault you can still make a report. Police can then use this information to assist in other prosecutions against an offender and in designing strategies to target offe...nders and reduce repeat offending. You can: - report the sexual assault online - choose for a police officer to contact you and discuss your situation - or you can remain anonymous. #whirscqsvam2020 See more

12.01.2022 Day Three: The Inside Story Your complete guide to bladder, gut and bowel health... from gut-nourishing foods and bathroom habits, to pelvic floor fitness and everything in between. For more information visit the Jean Hailes site here: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

11.01.2022 Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc.

11.01.2022 Alternative Reporting Options (ARO) exists for survivors of a sexual assault. ARO (formerly Project USA Unreported Sexual Assault) provides the survivor or a sexual assault an alternative to making a formal complaint. Many survivors have reasons for not officially reporting the crimes of sexual assault or rape. ARO gives the survivor the opportunity to provide police with the full circumstances of their assault with the option of remaining anonymous if they wish. ARO doe...s not involve any judicial process. ARO can be an extremely useful healing strategy for the survivor and an effective investigative strategy for law enforcement agencies. Survivors can feel empowered by knowing that the information they possess and provide could be used to solve reported offences of a similar nature. Police can use this information to: assist other prosecutions against an offender and protect the community by enabling police to devise intelligence driven strategies designed to target an offender and reduce repeat offending. You have the option when completing the form to have a police officer contact you and discuss your situation. #whirscqsvam2020 See more

10.01.2022 Alternative Reporting Options (ARO) exists for survivors of sexual assault. ARO (formerly Project USA Unreported Sexual Assault) provides the survivor an alternative to making a formal complaint. Many survivors have reasons for not officially reporting the crimes of sexual assault or rape. ARO gives the survivor the opportunity to provide police with the full circumstances of their assault with the option of remaining anonymous if they wish. ARO does not involve any judi...cial process. ARO can be an extremely useful healing strategy for the survivor and an effective investigative strategy for law enforcement agencies. Survivors can feel empowered by knowing that the information they possess and provide could be used to solve reported offences of a similar nature. Police can use this information to: - assist other prosecutions against an offender - protect the community by enabling police to devise intelligence-driven strategies designed to target an offender and reduce repeat offending. You have the option when completing the form to have a police officer contact you and discuss your situation. See more

09.01.2022 Let's take a look at consent! . It is also important to note that consent can be reversed or removed at any time. In Queensland you cannot give consent if you are: * Being forced, threatened or intimidated * Being misled ... * Unconscious or asleep * Under the influence of drugs or alcohol * Under 16 years of age \ .

08.01.2022 Day 3! Here is a fantastic video on consent. It is easy to understand for all ages. It has been around since 2015, but it is worth the rewatch and reshare!

08.01.2022 Victims of sexual violence are often asked about why they did not yell, fight back or runaway. The truth of the matter is that people react very differently to incidents of sexual violence. While some people might try to fight off an attacker or run away, others may experience a ‘freeze’ response in an attempt to minimise harm. Just because someone does not fight backyell, scream or run away does not mean they are consenting. #whirscqsvam

07.01.2022 Important Notice: Due to building renovations no messages are able to be left on the Centre's phone message system. In case of emergency dial 000. Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for out of hours DV or Sexual Assault Support. Messages received on Facebook will be responded to on Monday Morning.

06.01.2022 Day Four - The Heads Up There’s no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year of challenges and constant change. Learn how to manage anxiety, understand your sleep patterns and uncover the foods and moves that can boost brain health. For more information, visit the Jean Hailes site here: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

05.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE- Annual General Meeting 2020!

04.01.2022 Day One - The Wonders Down-Under We're kicking off the week talking about how to take care of your vagina, vulva, uterus and ovaries. These amazing body parts can impact your health in so many ways, so let’s learn more about them. For more information, visit the Jean Hailes page here: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

04.01.2022 When someone takes or shares a nude or sexual image of people without their consent or permission, this is called image-based abuse. This includes threatening to share images with other people such as friends, family or workmates or on social media. Both of these are illegal in Queensland. ... #whirscqsvam2020 See more

03.01.2022 We have 2 places available in our Certificate III in Community Services available. These are fully funded positions (at no cost to eligible applicants) and successful applicants will need to be able to start immediately. If you are interested please call the Centre on 49 226 585 ASAP. Please share or tag those who may be interested.

01.01.2022 Check in on your health this #WomensHealthWeek @JeanHailes. Sign up for information and free resources at www.womenshealthweek.com.au 711 September 2020. Time to put your health first.

01.01.2022 Where to get help. Get to a safe place and phone the police and/or ambulance on 000 (Triple Zero), or Go to the emergency department at your local hospital... or Go to your local police station. If you go to the police station or your local hospital, staff there will help you to access the support services you need. You can also phone the Sexual Assault Helpline On1800 010 120 (7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days). #whirscqsvam2020