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NORWACS and its services use a number of activities and platforms to share news, information and to communicate with our communities, including public and online forums and notices, media releases, social media engagement and health promotion and advocacy events and activities. Here are some examples of what we have been doing.
To see our service activities and events visit our Events Calendar
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Kelly Banister: Helping Women in NR Post Flood
Womens Flood Disaster Fund
Safe Haven
The Safe Haven project will continue to deliver its services afterhours from the Lismore Women’s Health and Resource Centre. “We are delighted to support this important service,” said Kelly Banister, General Manager, Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services. Safe...
Call for Better Solutions for Victim-Survivors
Join our call to help victim-survivors, particularly victim-survivors of sexual violence, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and modern slavery to access support they are entitled to and need. Currently, when victim-survivors apply for some aspects of...
NSW Government 2022 Flood Inquiry Submission
Submission to Inquiry into NSW Floods NORWACS GADAus
Candle Light Vigil Against Violence
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www.eventbrite.com.au/e/united-to-end-vaw-announcing-gadaus-norwacs-collaboration-tickets-4632517... Please join us in marking this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with our event in Lismore, NSW (and live-streamed), on Thursday 8th December, 2022, co-hosted by Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) and Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services (NORWACS)
“UNITED to end Violence Against Women” will include an address from both the Hon. Justine Elliot MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, and Janelle Saffin MP, Member for Lismore along with first-hand accounts and insights from Lismore community members and local services.
In keeping with this year’s theme, “UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls”, the event will focus on the collaboration between GADAus and NORWACS to prevent and respond to violence against women in disasters, and specifically in the aftermath of the 2022 Lismore and Northern Rivers Region floods.
We hope you'll join us for this event! Click here to attend in-person or to register for the live-stream
"UNITED to end VAW: Announcing GADAus & NORWACS Collaboration"
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GADAus & NORWACS mark this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence -"UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls"
NSW has become the first state in the country to criminalise coercive control.
Repeated abusive behaviour with the intent to coerce or control will carry a sentence of up to seven years in jail.
If you or someone you know needs help, 24/7 support is available:
⚪NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
⚪NSW Sexual Violence Helpline: 1800 424 017
⚪1800Respect: 1800 737 732
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In NSW, tenants can take direct and immediate action to end their tenancy to escape violence. They can do this without penalty if they or their children are experiencing domestic violence.
Approximately 33 per cent of people are renting in NSW and the NSW Government would like to know how much people know about the domestic violence rental laws, particularly the changes to
the NSW Residential Tenancies Act 2010 that were made in 2019.
We want to hear from tenants, property managers, landlords and people who provide advocacy, support or legal services for victims of domestic violence.
The survey is anonymous and will help inform the ongoing work of NSW Government to support safer communities.
Access the feedback platform via this link www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/dv-rental-laws-review
Review of domestic violence rental laws
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In NSW, tenants can take direct and immediate action to end their tenancy to escape violence. They can do this without penalty if they or their children are experiencing domestic violence. The NSW Gov...
The stage is set at the Hilton Hotel Cairns to accommodate all delegations of the 2022 National Indigenous STOP Domestic Violence & Healing Conference and 12th National First Nations Women’s Wellbeing Conference
To avail our 3-for-2 offer, register online: indigenoushealth.webs.com/dv-healing
For further information, visit main website: www.icsconferences.org/
Indigenous Conference Services Australia, the convenor of the 2022 National Indigenous STOP Domestic Violence & Healing Conference and the 12th National First Nations Women’s Wellbeing Conference has now finalized the conference proceedings with a kaleidoscope of First Nations guest speakers from all states and territories of Australia and internationally, representing many communities who worked hard in addressing and tackling domestic violence in collaboration with both non-government and government agencies, highlighting great programs being implemented in our communities. The conference will provide great opportunities for delegates to participate in events which are devoted to the sharing of Culture, Empowerment, Education & Networking. The conference embraces the philosophy of Indigenous community controlled and mainstream service providers working collaboratively through promoting an informative forum of research, health education and training of staff for the betterment of Indigenous families.
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2022 DV CONFERENCE MAIN PAGE | indigenousconference
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Brings together representatives from Australian governments and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and mainstream health sectors, grassroots communities and EldersTo find out how to Adopt a Family for Christmas go to thefamilycentre.org.au/adopt-a-family-2/
Follow the link to watch a short video featuring a few of our beautiful courageous local women who were with us after the flood.
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Refinery29 Australia shared a post on Instagram: "Introducing The Burning Issue — a four-part video series that spotlights how women will be disproportionately impacted by climate change. For the fi...
Today we came together to recognise and acknowledge those women in our community who have experienced sexual assault and institutional abuse.
We acknowledge the profound harm caused to Survivors by sexual assault and institutional abuse.
We recognise and commemorate the courage and journeys of Survivors of Sexual Assault and Institutional Abuse.
We support efforts towards de-stigmatisation and public acceptance and undertake to continue our advocacy and support for the women in our community who are Survivors.
#EveryVoice
Every day, brave Australians come forward and tell someone about the trauma they've experienced. We need to listen and act.
Tuesday 15 November is the first National Survivors' Day a day where we recognise and acknowledge those who have experienced sexual assault and institutional abuse. Every Conversation. Every Ribbon #EveryVoice
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Looking for women with skills and knowledge to share - Community Gateway
Looking for women with skills and knowledge to share - Community Gateway
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New Generations values women’s knowledge and skills. There are many women throughout Northern NSW that hold important knowledge, skills, language and cultural practices that are at risk of being los...www.abc.net.au/news/health/2022-11-03/birth-project-australia-abc-investigation/101574750 The ABC are looking into Australia's maternity system - what's working and what can be done better. They want to hear your stories about giving birth or providing maternity care in Australia. Please head to the link below for access to the questionnaire 💜
We want to hear your stories about giving birth in Australia
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Australia is one of the safest places to give birth, and yet our health system sometimes fails women and their families. The ABC wants to hear your stories.
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A group of amazing business women across Australia have donated their time to raise funds for NORWACS.
It's now your chance to jump on and bid for these incredible items.
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Online Auction for Flood Relief with prizes from top Female Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
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With the severe flooding in Northern NSW, I've called out for donations from amazing business women across Australia. It's now your chance to jump on and bid for these incredible items and raise funds...
On International Women's Day please help us support our community
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Northern Rivers Women and Children's Services, organized by Cindy Taylor
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NORWACS is a community based organisation that provide a myriad of service… Cindy Taylor needs your support for Northern Rivers Women and Children's ServicesCicely Tyson, actress who gave electrifying portrayals of resilient Black women, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, actress who gave electrifying portrayals of resilient Black women, dies at 96
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She made her most enduring mark in TV movies playing Harriet Tubman, Coretta Scott King and the fictional Jane Pittman.Lismore Women's Festival
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The 5th Lismore Women's Festival is on 4-8 March 2022, hosted by Northern Rivers Women's and Children's Services (NRWACS). If you want to join an email list for updates or offer volunteering, please g...Save the date!
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Heartfelt House
Providing Support to Adults Sexually Abused as Children and raising awareness in the community. Located in Lismore, NSW North Coast NSW. Ph 0266288960
Our next Healing Pathways Group starts on 13th October in Lismore. This is a safe place for women to explore the impacts of childhood sexual abuse. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us, please contact us on the details in the flyer below.
Our next Alumni Group will be on Tuesday 16th August at 10.30am. If you are a past participant, please join us via zoom at 10.30am. Hope to see you there.
I will be there 🙂