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Women's health and wellbeing support groups and programs

Locations of support groups and programs for women in Victoria as part of our Women's Health and Wellbeing Program.

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As part of the Women's Health and Wellbeing Program, $1.8 million over 4 years were allocated to 13 organisations to establish mental, physical and wellbeing support groups for women to address specific health issues, including chronic disease and menopause.

Focusing on women's unique health needs and experiences, these online or in-person programs provide a secure and supportive space for women to openly discuss their various difficulties in their health journeys and access support.

Participating organisations

NameDescriptionLocation
Gippsland Women's Health IncExternal Link Healthy Women, Healthy Gippsland, is a health literacy program to support women across their whole of life stages through a range of place-based capacity building and engagement techniques.56b Cunninghame St Sale
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering PlaceExternal Link Sister's Healthy Yarning Circle supports First Nation women of all ages through a trauma-informed lens. It considers the intergenerational trauma and other systemic issues or mistrust that impact the community from accessing health care.
The program has a holistic approach and supports a spectrum of issues that the community may experience, including family violence, mental health and addiction. It will facilitate connections to health and allied health organisations to improve health outcomes and health literacy.
47-49 Patterson Street, Ringwood East
Shifra and Puah Social Support Group for Jewish MumsExternal Link The Shifra and Puah Social Support Group for Jewish Mums offers a face-to-face social support group program for mums of newborn children in the Jewish community in Melbourne.173 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)External Link The VAHS Women's Group in the Community space offers a space where women can come together to share their experiences, offer mutual support, and foster personal growth. This group is facilitated by VAHS staff, including mental health professionals, Aboriginal health workers, AOD clinicians, midwives, maternal and child health nurses, as well as the women themselves.186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy
Wathaurong Aboriginal CooperativeExternal Link Balert Bagoork – Strong Women is a weekly women’s group tailored towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women focused on physical health and social and emotional wellbeing. This is a culturally safe space for women with lived experience of family and domestic violence to come together.
The program will address 'women's business', decreasing shame around topics important to women’s health and increasing the baseline knowledge of women’s health conditions.
62 Morgan St, North Geelong
Wellsprings for Women IncorporatedExternal Link Wellsprings Culturally Safe Women's Support Group addresses the complex needs of new migrants and refugees in the Victorian community.79 Langthorne Street, Dandenong
Women's Health EastExternal Link Harmony East provides a mental health support program for refugee women, run by Hakha Chin women, delivered in language by bicultural workers in Melbourne's East.1/125 George Street, Doncaster East
Women's Health Goulburn North EastExternal Link The Women Gathering model was developed by Women’s Health Goulburn North East in 2008, providing a space for women affected by the Millennium Drought to share their experiences, grow stronger and develop friendships with other women to support them through the healing process. This project will utilise both online and in-person resources from past Women Gathering models to meet objectives.86-90 Rowan St, Wangaratta
Women's Health Grampians IncExternal Link Menopause@Work is a new women’s health and wellbeing support group program aimed at addressing menopause in workplace settings, specifically focusing on women in rural areas and women from diverse backgrounds.728 Barkly St, Ballarat
Women's Health in the NorthExternal Link The Abortion Project is a face-to-face peer support group for people with experiences of abortion.680 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Women's Health in the South EastExternal Link Mastering Menopause offers an in-person women's health and wellbeing support group focusing on ageing and menopause.Level 1, 70-74 St Kilda Road, St Kilda
Women's Spirit ProjectExternal Link - The Motivation Project LTDA 12-week fitness, health and wellbeing program codesigned by women with lived experience of trauma (family and sexual violence, mental health barriers, poverty, addiction, displacement and re-settlement).1/25 Culcairn Drive, Frankston South
Zoe Support AustraliaExternal Link The Wellbeing Support Program for Young Mothers project aims to empower young mothers to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing by engaging healthcare professionals to provide weekly group information sessions.278 Deakin Avenue, Mildura


Reviewed 26 November 2024

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