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Please contact us on 02 9790 1378 for information and registration for all services, groups or activities.
Services Available
- Information & Referral
- Generalist Counselling by appointment: by appointment, see details below
- Child & Adolescent Trauma Counselling: by appointment
- Case Management: by appointment
- Dietitian: by appointment
- Psychologist: by appointment with a Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare bulk billing) - unfortunately this service is not available at the moment
- Women's Health Doctor: by appointment only. Available on Tuesdays (Medicare bulk billing)
- NDIS Services - refer to our website for further details
- Medicare Services - refer to our website for further details
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Annual General Meeting 2022
BWHC would like to thank all association members, board members, stake holders and staff who attended the AGM this year.
We extend a special thank you to BWHC board member's who contributed their dedication, commitment and invaluable knowledge and governance of BWHC over 2021-2022.
BWHC also likes to welcome our new board members for 2022-2023.
BWHC 2021-2022 Annual report was presented on the evening, showing the amazing achievements over the last 1 year.
Please visit https://bwhc.org.au/bwhc-annual-report-2021-2022/ to view the Annual report in full.
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Breast Cancer Month
October is Breast Cancer awareness month.
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer amongst women in NSW, with one in seven being diagnosed in their lifetime.
To understand more into breast screening awareness please visit the following links.
BreastScreen Australia offers free breast screening for women without symptoms aged 50-74. Women aged 40-49 and 75 years and older who have no breast cancer symptoms or signs are also eligible for free screening mammograms.
To find out more, contact us on 9790 1378 to have a consult with our female GP and discuss your options.
Furthermore please visit
https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/about-breast-cancer
https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/breast-cancer/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness |
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Seasonal Vegetables and Fruits for Summer!
Ever wondered what fruit and vegetables are in season this summer?
Our dietitian navigates you to the following site which highlights fruits and vegetables in this summer!
https://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/markets/produce-market/whats-in-season/summer.html
Tips from our dietitian
1. Use frozen fruits when season fresh fruits may not be within your budget
2. Shop at your local fruit shop to get the best price's and always look out for fruit which may be marked down !
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Services at BWHC in response to Domestic Violence during the COVID19 pandemic and lockdown
Evidence from the Australian Institute of Health Welfare has shown that during the COVID19 pandemic, the welfare of women and children in the community has been impacted on a greater level due to the increase of reported domestic violence incidence.
BWHC was aware of the intensity and escalation of domestic violence during the last couple of years due to victims and perpetrators due to increased time spent together due to the pandemic. Further more the financial stress associated with loss of jobs and isolation saw incidence of domestic violence increase. BWHC received an increase in women requesting support during this time, and an increase in unreported domestic violence. As a result BWHC were able to provide extra services due to funding received from Women’s NSW, Department of communities and Justice, Multicultural NSW and Responsible gambling NSW aiming to provide additional domestic violence and family services during this time. |
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Food Share
Over the COVID19 pandemic, Food share has continued to serve the community members who are most in need of support while also protecting the health and safety of clients and staff.
We would like to thank all staff involved in the delivery of the program.
We further extend our thanks to Second Bite Coles, Food Bank and Oz harvest.
Please note that we are fully booked till the end of the year.
We start taking calls for 2023 bookings on Thursday the 12th January 2023.
A $2 contribution fee is required.
(Please note we take food share booking calls on Mondays and Thursday's between 9.30 am - 12 pm
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Are you experiencing domestic violence? We're here to support you.
If you are in a situation involving domestic violence (which may include psychological, emotional, physical, sexual, financial or spiritual abuse), please contact us to make an appointment to talk confidentially to an experienced caseworker about your options.
Advice that may help you to continue safely using your devices and online accounts
during this difficult time: COVID-19 advice for women experiencing domestic violence
If you're experiencing grief and trauma issues as a result of past experiences of domestic violence or family abuse, we offer a free, confidential, trauma-informed Generalist Counselling Service (Medicare is not required).
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Funding & support
We are very grateful to our key partners - without their funding and support we would not be able to provide our services, projects and other activities for the benefit of Bankstown community: NSW South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Family and Community Services, Women's Health NSW, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cancer Institute NSW, Cancer Council NSW, Bankstown Sports Club, Ability Links, FoodBank Australia and SecondBite.
Help us to advocate for funding and support for our services and activities by completing our short online survey.
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Bankstown Women’s Health Centre Inc
Level 1, 24-26 Jacobs Street Bankstown NSW 2200 Australia
Phone 02 9790 1378
Providing health and wellbeing services to all women in our community.
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