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DID YOU KNOW BMWHRC CAN HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING?

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Free Emergency Supplies

We have handbags packed and ready to go filled with useful supplies like undies, toothbrushes, sanitary items and more. Just let one of our staff members know and we can help you, no questions asked.

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Free Private Study Space

Our in-centre Study Hub has free desktop computers, a printer, Wifi & stationary available. You can book the room to yourself online or just ask one of our friendly staff for more info. 

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Assistance, Resources & Referral

We all go through tough times, but if you are struggling to access your basic needs we are here to help! We can assist you with all kinds of resources & if we can't help we will know someone who can. Just speak to one of our friendly staff or submit a private message via our contact page.

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SERVICES

What's available in Centre?

We employ professional staff who provide a range of health and social services including the free young women's* health clinic, counselling, acupuncture, massage therapy, information and referral.

We also run a variety of workshops & classes each month.  Check out our events calendar on the What's On page for info & regular updates.

We have a selection of services that are either 'drop-in' (no booking required) or can be booked online. Just click the button below to see what's available to book now.

Some of our services can now be booked online!

*our centre is working hard to be inclusive & safe for our Trans & Non-binary communities. If you have any questions or concerns about if our centre is right for you please don't hesitate to get in touch

SERVICES ON OFFER YEAR ROUND

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Women's Health clinical team
 

We have two Doctors & one Nurse who specialise is women's health working part time at the Centre.  We pride ourselves in providing trauma-informed care specialising in a range of issues. To read more about our Health Clinic, or to get in touch with the Centre, just click one of the buttons below.
 

"Our clinic staff take a holistic approach to women's health"

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Counselling at the Centre
 

We have a team of friendly, dedicated counsellors & mental health professionals that work for BMWHRC year round. We pride ourselves in providing trauma-informed care specialising in a range of issues.

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8 sessions of counselling are available with some capacity for more sessions if needed.

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Counselling is provided by Social Workers with experience in respectful, strengths based, trauma informed practice which honours each person’s unique experience.

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If you would like counselling please ring reception for a telephone intake appointment. Our Intake worker will help you work out if our service is the best one for you.

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Under 25's
 

We offer a free walk-in health clinic for young people 25 years and under every Thursday from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm during the school term.

 

Women* under 25 can drop into our Katoomba centre and access a GP, Women's Health Nurse, Counsellors, information & resources without a pre-booked appointment.

 

To learn more about our Health Clinic & what our health team specialise in just click the button below.

 

If you would like to see what groups are running, our social media info or listings of other local youth services, visit our under 25's page.

 

*our centre is working hard to be inclusive & safe for our Trans & Non-binary communities. If you have any questions or concerns about if our centre is right for you please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Group Activities
 

We have a selection of groups & activities that run out of the centre. Many of these can now be booked online, to see what groups are open for registration or drop-in click the button below. 
 

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Massage Therapy
 

BMWHRC provides remedial massage to women experiencing chronic pain and/or complex trauma and an assessment is undertaken by the Massage Therapist to determine eligibility.

 

Our aim is to:​

  • Reduce chronic pain and help with pain management

  • Address the impacts of complex trauma

  • Improve sleep quality 

  • Achieve greater flexibility

  • Release physical tension

  • Reduce back, neck and shoulder pain

  • Pregnant mothers to have a healthier, relaxed and comfortable pregnancy

 

The types of massage offered include: Remedial Massage, Swedish (relaxation) Massage and Pregnancy Massage. The Massage Therapist will conduct an initial consult and guide you through a treatment plan based on your needs. 

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Resources & Information
 

You can access the following at the Centre:

- A library from which you can borrow

- A washing machine, dryer, shower and essential hygiene supplies

- Access to a BBQ on weekdays

- Computers, printers and scanners and we can also assist you with additional data for your phones if necessary

- Access to information about your physical and mental wellbeing and local services best placed to assist you.

- You can also just come and sit in the garden and have a cup of something warm.

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Study Hub
 

Study Hub is a private space equipped with 2 desktop computers, a printer, Wifi, kitchenette, stationery & other educational resources. The space can accommodate up to 4 people for group projects and can be booked for two hour sessions via our bookings page.

Study Hub can be used for study as well as working on your resume or ‘working from home’ if you need access to data and/or a printer/scanner etc.

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