Women

 

Domestic Violence	General
Pregnancy	Social

Domestic Violence

Cawarra Women's Refuge

Provides crisis accommodation primarily, but not exclusively for Aboriginal women with children, escaping domestic violence. All workers are Aboriginal. Length of stay depends on need. Cannot accept boys aged 12+.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Calls diverted to on call case worker after hours

This refuge has a silent phone number. Initial contact is via 24 Hour Domestic Violence Line

Phone: 1800 656 463 (24 Hour Domestic Violence Line)

Mail: PO Box 730, Kingswood 2747

Email: %91%CF%C8%AB%A4%BB%99%C5%99%A7%B9%8A%E3%C9%85%C6%D8%B0%86%B5%DEy

 

Penrith Women's Refuge Inc

 Provides crisis accommodation, referral, crisis counselling and support to women and dependent children escaping domestic violence. Also provides information and referrals on housing, legal issues, welfare, health and children referrals.

Hours: 24 hours

Ph: 1800 656 463 (24 Hour Domestic Violence Line)

Mail: PO Box 55, Penrith 2751

Email: %91%DC%C8%AB%83%C8%C7%B8f%A7%BF%91%A8%C7%CC%83

 

Penrith Women’s Resource and Drop-In Centre

Information on domestic violence, support to women and children experiencing or escaping domestic violence. Referral and groups run on D/V and a social/interest group.

Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm

Ph: (02) 4721 8973

Fax: (02) 4721 8777

Mail: PO Box 55, Penrith 2751

Email: %91%DC%C8%AB%B2%CD%CD%C7%9D%A5%B3%8C%BA%D6%C5%C6%97%A6%C7%C1%97%BA%AAU

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General

Penrith Women's Health Centre

 Provides a broad range of women's health services including women's health clinic & complementary therapies (naturopathy, acupuncture, massage), counselling, 6 monthly group work program, library, information and referral.

The women's health clinic, naturopathy and acupuncture services can include sexual and reproductive health advice and referral. Free legal advice by a solicitor from Women's Legal Services.

Hours: Mon Tue Thu Fri 9:30am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm, Wed by appointment only

Ph: (02) 4721 8749

Fax: (02) 4731 1438

Location: cnr Henry St and Station St, Penrith 2750

Mail: PO Box 4094, Penrith Plaza 2750

Email: %91%DC%C8%A1%A6%BD%C7%C9%AA%A9%90%94%F1%CE%BA%91%D8%B5%BF%82%CA%CEU

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Pregnancy

Nepean Young Pregnancy Support

A group for young women who are pregnant or about to give birth.

The group meets Tuesday mornings of the school term and has guest speakers on topics relevant to young people. This group is free to attend and you are welcome to bring family, friend, parent, support person or your partner.

Where: Meetings held at The Warehouse Youth Health Centre, 13 Reserve St, Penrith

Time: 10am - 12pm

From more information call: Laura on (02) 4729 0442 or Rebecca (02) 9673 3908

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Project Elizabeth

Provides counselling and support for women who are pregnant, parents who are in need of support with children 0-3 years, family or friends of a woman who is pregnant who they have concerns about, grief issues from a past pregnancy and pregnancy choices.

Ph: (02) 4721 5331

Fax: (02) 4731 4697

Location: St Nicholas of Myra School grounds, Higgins St, Penrith NSW 2750 

Mail: PO Box311, Penrith NSW 2751

Email: %91%BC%B4%9C%B6%CB%99%B9%9A%A6%7E%93%EC%CD%85%C4%DEc

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Social

Women’s Social Group

We meet Monday Mornings during the School Term

Time: 10am – 12pm

Where: At the Arts & Crafts Studio Located in the St Marys Corner, Cnr Mamre Rd& Grt Western Hwy, Entrance via Swanston St

New Comers Welcome

For more information call us on 9673 2169

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Last Updated: November 2012

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All details are subject to change without notice