Blacktown Women & Girls Health Centre Inc

Blacktown Women & Girls Health Centre Inc is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible health and wellbeing services for women and girls within the Blacktown Local Government Area (LGA). The organization also extends its services to the surrounding areas, including the Hills District and Hawkesbury LGA.

Services

The centre offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, and legal needs of its clients. These include:

• Counselling: Generalist adolescent and family counselling, trauma support, domestic violence support, lesbian and sexuality support, and case management services.
• Medical and Complementary Services: Women’s health services, general practitioner Women’s health services, nursing, naturopathy, and massage therapy.
• Groups and Support Programs: Domestic violence support groups, nutritional support and education, recreational exercise programs at a low level.
• Culturally Specific Services: African Women’s Support Group and Indigenous Women’s Legal Support.
• Legal Support: Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service and legal officer support, including paralegal services.
• Additional Resources: provides LGBTIQ information and referral support and hosts an Art Therapy program.

Advocacy and Community Engagement

The centre operates a Domestic Violence Forum where service providers share information about domestic violence, further underscoring its commitment to addressing this critical issue within the community.

Accessibility and Volunteer Opportunities

While some reports indicate that the centre had limited disability access in the past, updated information suggests that it is accessible with a ground-level facility. The centre also offers interpreter services by appointment for non-English speakers. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for volunteering, contributing to its community-driven ethos.

Operational Details

The centre operates Monday through Friday, with specific hours of operation. Fees for services vary depending on the type of service required. Referrals are accepted but not mandatory, allowing self-referrals to access their services.

[1] https://womensandgirls.org.au [2] https://womensandgirls.org.au/about/ [3] https://whnsw.asn.au/faqconc/blacktown-womens-and-girls-health-centre/ [4] https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/blacktown-2148-nsw/blacktown-women-s-and-girls-health-centre-inc/massage-therapy/cc83c61a-ee8d-2071-7cd9-b60e0babf3eb [5] https://directory.wayahead.org.au/service/882/