What’s ON
Features (pg 1)
Love Your Tree
Programs (pg 2)
Body Esteem Program
Making Sense of Motherhood
Positive Mind Healthy Body
Support Groups & Other News (pg 3)
Craft
Workshops
Choir
Tai Chi
Other Services (pg 4)
Stepping it Out
Village Program
Features (pg 5)
Information / Referral
Counselling / Health Support Clinic
Incontinence Clinic
Complementary Health Services
Events (pg 6)
Well Done and Thank You
Love Your Tree 2013
The Love Your Tree 2013 art exhibition, held at the Blend(er) Gallery in
Joondalup, was a huge success, topping the efforts of the 2012 campaign.
Women’s Healthworks received over 90 submissions of which
approximately 50 were displayed.
The Love Your Tree project promotes ways of developing positive body
image messages through art. People were encouraged to submit a piece of
art responding to the statement “Like a tree, my body is...” The aim of the
program is to challenge the narrow definitions of beauty within our society
and to encourage the exploration of body diversity and positive body
image through the creation of art using the powerful symbol of a tree.
Winner Love Your Tree 2013
Suite 6, Joondalup Lotteries House
70 Davidson Terrace
JOONDALUP WA 6027
The opening night was again supported by body artist Jess Johnston, from
JJ Art, whose team was able to organise seven live models painted from
head to toe as trees. The winner of Love Your Tree 2013, announced
during the opening night, was Rebecca Lawrence, whose accompanying
statement was “Like a tree, my body is…. A celebration of storms’ I’ve
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weathered and sunshine I’ve embraced.”
Her winning entry will be used to
promote Love Your Tree, 2014.
Love Your Tree, 2013, was supported by CAN WA Community Arts Fund,
and was recognised Nationally at the Positive Body Image Awards, 2013.
WOMEN’S Healthworks are currently trying to secure funding for 2014.
Tel: (08) 9300 1566
Fax: (08) 9300 1699
Email: info@womenshealthworks.org.au
Web: www.womenshealthworks.org.au
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Programs & Services
The Body Esteem Program
Eating Disorder Self Help
Groups 2013 – 2014
The Body Esteem Program (BEP) offers women with
eating disorders a safe haven to share their
experiences with other women who understand and
empathise with the difficulties of living with and
recovering from an eating disorder. The groups are
self-help which means that you set your own goals,
take responsibility for learning, and make changes at
your own pace. Women who participate in the
program have reported they feel less ashamed, less
isolated and more hopeful for the future.
PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT PROGRAM (PESP)
Supporting Parents, Carers and Partners
Are you at a loss to understand how your family member, partner or friend came
to suffer from an eating disorder? Do you suffer from guilt? Are you feeling
confused, scared, worried or angry? Is it difficult to know where to look for help?
If you said YES to any of the above, then this program could be helpful for you…
PESP can provide you with insight into:
• Why sufferers behave the way they do and what it’s like to experience an eating
disorder.
• How you can support your loved one or friend to move towards recovery.
• The importance of caring for yourself and how to minimise stress and help to restore
harmony in your family or relationship.
The next workshop will be on a Saturday 22nd February 2014 from 9.30am to 3.30pm with
lunch provided. Cost $75 each or $100 per couple. Places are available Free of Charge to
Parents, Carers or Partners of participants on a current 20 week program.
The next Body Esteem group will be the :
Anorexia and Bulimia 20 week program
Commences:
Venue:
Time:
Cost:
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Women’s Health & Family Services
6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
$350.00 for 20 week program (2.5 hours per week)
Groups are facilitated by women who have recovered from an eating disorder
themselves. They will share their own stories of having an eating disorder, and offer
support based upon their own experiences.
Binge & Overeating 20 week program
The new group will be starting February 2014 and we welcome you to call and register
your interest.
If you are interested in any of our workshops and would like more information please call
9300 1566 for a confidential chat with a member of our team.
For more information on these programs , please email
coordinatorBEP@womenshealthworks.org.au
The Making SENSE of Motherhood Program
The Making SENSE of Motherhood (MSOM) Program is a
support group for women recovering from postnatal
depression and anxiety. This group is unique as mother
and baby both attend group and the focus is on
attachment and bonding.
The group offers women the chance to talk and find
support from others who are also trying to make sense of
motherhood and is facilitated by trained, caring and
empathic women who are mothers themselves and
understand the sorts of challenges faced by new mums.
Our next MSOM will commence early February 2014
at WOMEN'S Healthworks. This service is free,
however we ask your commitment for the full 10
weeks. To register or to find out more, please call
WHW on 9300 1566 or email
judi@womenshealthworks.org.au
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Programs, Courses & Workshops
Choir
Thyroid Awareness & Health
WOMEN’S Healthworks invites you to join a
Community Women’s choir.
Join Thyroid WA to discuss thyroid awareness and health. Thyroid WA Support Group will
be conducting a presentation followed by an open discussion and meeting.
“Singing is now such an important part of my
life, the camaraderie of the other women,
learning new skills, it all helps me to remain
sane in an otherwise busy family life. Thank
you WOMEN’S Healthworks for providing this
wonderful opportunity.” – Joondalup Choir
Member.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
Wednesday 12.30 to 2.30pm
Dates: 16 October to 18 December 2013
Cost: $5.00 per session
Venue : 20 Jenolan Way, Merriwa
Places available at Joondalup & Merriwa. No
auditions required! Please call us to register Monday 9 to 11.30am
your interest.
Dates: 14 October to 16 December 2013
Cost: $25 per term plus $3 per session
COME ALONG – ONE DAY SHOWCASE Joondalup Lotteries House
Featuring our Choir and goods made by our
Craft ladies at CONNOLLY PRIMARY HALL ON
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2013 @ 2.00 PM ALL WELCOME
Thursday March 27th 2014
9.30am - 12.00 pm
WOMEN’S Healthworks
Gold Coin Donation.
To register please contact WOMEN’S Healthworks on 9300 1566. Bookings are Essential.
Continence Workshop
Continence can be treated, and in many cases cured. Join Continence Nurse Advisor, Lisa
Llewellyn for a workshop on how you can “Treat it. Beat it” using simple strategies to
improve your bladder and/or bowel health.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
13 November (Wednesday)
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
WOMEN’S Healthworks
Gold Coin Donation
To register please contact WOMEN’S Healthworks on 9300 1566. Bookings are essential.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi for Beginners is an ideal first step for your journey to better health and harmony.
Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health and well-being. Tai Chi can help a range of
disorders including anxiety, arthritis, fatigue, joint stiffness and stress. Tai Chi can improve
posture, flexibility and strength. People of all ages and fitness levels can practice Tai Chi
and gain health benefits
Please register by phone on 9300 1566 or email info@womenshealthworks.org.au
Dates: 4 February 2014 to 8 April 2014 (10 week course)
Time: 11.30 to 12.30
Cost: $100.00 (members fee) / $112.00 (non members fee)
Venue: WOMEN’S Healthworks, Joondalup Lotteries House
The Craft Group serves as a wonderful space for women to come together, share skills
and work as a collective on projects for WOMEN’S Healthworks. Creativity, learning
together, socialising, laughing and conversation keep this group alive. Many of the
women are new to Western Australia and the group provides an opportunity for new
social and support networks. COST: FREE
Wednesdays from 9.30 to 11.30 at WOMEN’S Healthworks in Joondalup
Handmade Crafts for Sale
At WOMEN’S Healthworks we are selling creative craft works, handmade by our
dedicated craft group volunteers. Great gift ideas, baby clothing, handbags, scarfs and
much more!!!!
Donations Required
WOOL, KNITTING NEEDLES, PATTERNS, MATERIAL, BUTTONS AND ANY GENERAL CRAFT
ITEMS WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED.
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What’s ON
Stepping it Out Program
WHW have a number of walk locations where you can join other motivated
women. The walks vary in length, cater to all levels of fitness. New
Members are welcome to join our FUN & FABULOUS plus FREE walking
Groups!!.
Outdoor
• Joondalup WOMEN’S Healthworks Tuesdays @ 9am
• Duncraig, Child Health Clinic Thursdays @ 12.00 noon
Indoor
• Whitford City Shopping Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays @9am
• Joondalup Lakeside Shopping Centre Tuesdays & Thursdays @9am
Positive Mind, Healthy Body
WOMEN’S Healthworks is proud to announce the beginning of a new community project;
‘Positive Mind, Healthy Body.’ This great initiative is funded by the Government of Western
Australia Department for Communities.
Positive mind, healthy body is a FREE 12-week program which aims to assist women to be the
healthiest they can be and achieve body acceptance through a healthy, sustainable and
balanced lifestyle.
This program is not about weight loss and dieting but helping women to develop the capacity
to make healthy changes, such as making nutritious food choices for them and their families.
Each of the 12 sessions focuses on a different topic, such as
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Mindful eating, Diets – facts and myth busting, Interactive healthy cooking on a budget
,Body Image, Body movement, Media awareness & Body physiology
These topics will be led by professional guest speakers, including but not limited to a dietician,
art therapist, and naturopath.
This workshop will be commencing early 2014 and here are 12 places available and to ensure
the best fit for all potential participants there are selection criteria. If you are interested in
being a part of this project, please phone or contact Jemma on
jemma@womenshealthworks.org.au
The Village Program
The Village Program is a free service for:
• Women who currently use or have used
drugs and/or alcohol and have children
under the age of 12 years.
• Women who are pregnant and seek to
reduce or stop their use of drugs and/or
alcohol.
The Village
Program
A Program of
WOMEN’S
Healthworks
It takes a
village to
raise a child
Village Offers:
A unique combination of interventions targeted to the woman’s specific
circumstances. The Village Program provides one on one counselling and
support to assist women in overcoming a dependency on alcohol and/or
drugs or support to maintain recovery.
The Village Program is now part of Womens Health & Family Services
PEPISU Program.
Whether you want to stop using, reduce use, or address other problems,
the PEPISU team will work with you to make positive changes for you and
your family.
PEPISU provides counselling, information, outreach, group activities
including family and social recreational opportunities and referrals for
women who are pregnant and/or parenting and have alcohol and other
drug issues and to their children and families.
How to refer?
JOONDALUP
Phone : 9300 1566
Counselling days – Tuesday & Fridays
Email: eosorio@whfs.org.au
NORTHBRIDGE Phone: 6330 5400
Email: info@whfs.org.au
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Medical, Counselling & Health Services
Well Women’s Health Clinic
The medical clinics at WOMEN’S Healthworks provide information, advice, support and
treatment for a broad range of women’s health issues including :
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Breast Checks
Pap Smears
Contraception
IUD & Implanon Insertions/Removals
Ante-natal Care and Post-natal Check
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Menstrual Problems
Menopause
Vaginal Infections
Sexually Transmissible Infections
Other women’s health
Our female doctors and clinic nurses are specialists in women’s health issues. Longer
consultations are made available so the doctors can thoroughly discuss health and other
issues which impact on your health and wellbeing. We bulk-bill for Pensioners and
Health Care Card holders and school students.
Medical Clinic – Hours of Service
Tuesdays 8.30am – 6.00pm
Call 9300 1566 for an appointment
Thursdays 12.00-5pm
Fridays 8.30am – 1.30pm
Naturopath
Debbie is an experienced naturopath/medical herbalist with a special interest in
women’s health and all aspects of health care. Her services include iridology,
herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional advice and therapeutic massage.
Debbie offers appointments at WOMEN’S Healthworks on Mondays and can be
contacted directly on 0413 621 583 for an appointment or click here
(dburto2@bigpond.net.au). Costs start at $48.00 (1st appointment an hour).
Is childcare difficult for you?
Membership
Support WOMEN’S Healthworks and become a member
Fees :
$14.30 (GST incl) for individuals
$36.30 (GST incl) for organisations
Benefits include :
• Discounts on courses and workshops
• Quarterly newsletter – Women’s Health News
• Right to vote at Annual General Meetings
• Opportunity to become a member of the Board
Counselling Services
Short term counselling is available at WOMEN’S Healthworks for women over the age
of 18 years. Individual counselling is offered for women seeking assistance for a
variety of life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting,
relationship distress, migration stress, work/life balance and confidence and selfesteem difficulties.
Counselling is centered on each individual’s desires and goals and offers an
opportunity for women to increase awareness of the nature of the difficulties they
are currently facing. Individual support is provided to assist women to make choices
to reach their potential and increase personal fulfillment.
Women seeking counselling at WOMEN’S Healthworks can call reception on 9300
1566 and will be placed on the waiting list for an initial appointment . Our counselling
service is limited and is only available three days per week.
FEES: Sliding Scale between $15.00 - $35.00
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) Is an outreach counselling service offered
at WOMEN’S Healthworks on Mondays and Thursdays. For an appointment,
contact SARC on 9340 1820, Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
This service is FREE.
Private female counsellors practice at WOMEN’S
Private Counselling
Healthworks on various days. For further information phone us on 9300 1566
Limited childcare services are available on Tuesdays. For details ring 9300 1566
Incontinence Clinic
WOMEN’S Healthworks has a trained continence
nurse advisor from the Continence Management
Advice Service (CMAS) every Wednesday for
women with ongoing bladder and/or bowel
concerns. For further details please ring CMAS
clinic at 1 300 787 055.
Information and Referral Services
WOMEN’S Healthworks provides a comprehensive range of
women’s health information and pamphlets, including community
notices and advice regarding other services.
Information on other agencies can be provided where WOMEN’S
Healthworks services are not sufficient for your needs.
Call us on 9300 1566
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WHW
Love Well
Your Tree Done and Thankyou
Stepping It Out Spring Walk to the Botanic
Golf on 24 September – Oh what a lovely day
On a fine sunny morning there was a good number of keen walkers for this
event. Lots of familiar faces from the regular Tuesday Joondalup walking
group as well as some new faces, which was particularly pleasing.
A good pace was set and everyone arrived in good spirits at Botanic Golf for a
welcome morning tea.
This was served very efficiently by the staff at Botanic Golf and the group
mixed well for a chat and lots of laughter.
The return walk was equally pleasant and, despite looming dark clouds luckily
the rain held off.
The total length of the walk was 7.65 Km and hopefully a pleasant morning
was had by all. Well done all !
WHITFORD CITY WALKERS
TO OUR CRAFT & CHOIR MEMBERS
WOMEN’S Healthworks Craft group invited the general public to an open
morning on Wednesday 11th September at the Masonic Care Retirement
Village and raised over $350.00 for WHW.
The craft ladies had a wonderful selection of friendship bras, eye and heat
bags, survival kits! Dammit dolls, wonderful baby clothes, scarves and all
sorts of interesting goods. WHW would like to thank Rita and all the craft
ladies who put an enormous effort into the morning.
We would also like to thank the choir members from Merriwa and
Joondalup who provided wonderful entertainment! Thank you Margaret!
WHW Choirs are in demand and are doing a number of performances,
including the Citizenship ceremonies for the City of Wanneroo and have
already a number of bookings for Christmas!.
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE
AWARDS 2013
WOMEN’S Healthworks would like to say THANK YOU to the ladies from the
Whitford City walking group for a donation they made of $360.00 to the well
deserved Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The money was raised by the ladies very kindly sacrificing their Xmas in July
gifts to each other and donating the money. What a fabulous idea!
A letter of thanks was received by the Whitford Walkers from the Royal Flying
Doctor Service
WHW received a commended award in the health and wellbeing category of the 2013
Positive Body Image Awards held in Sydney on Friday, 9 August, 2013 from the Hon Peter
Garrett AM. The Awards recognise the positive steps taken by fashion, media and
entertainment, health and wellbeing, and advertising organisations and individuals to
promote positive body image messages to young people, in line with the Voluntary Industry
Code of Conduct.
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