empowering women & their children
northern rivers women & children’s services inc.
Our services support the diverse women and their children in the Northern Rivers community to be well, safe, strong and empowered to thrive.
Our Patron
We are proud and honoured to have the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO KC as our regal patron.
Our values
Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services Inc is committed to the achievement of a society in which all relationships are free from abuse, and embraces the feminist principles of self-determination, empowerment and freedom of choice for all women and children.
Respect
We accept and value the diversity of women for who we are
courage
We speak and act on our convictions despite adversity
integrity
We are honest, sincere and do what we say we will do
kindness
We are friendly, generous, compassionate and considerate
sustainability
We foster sustainable programs to benefit the lives of women and our communities
Respect to First Nations people
Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services Inc acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work today. We pay respect to their elders past and present and emerging leaders, as well as all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. This country was never ceded and always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
We endorse the ‘Uluru Statement From the Heart’ to call for the establishment of a ‘First Nations Voice’ in the Australian Constitution and a ‘Makarrata Commission’ to supervise a process of ‘agreement-making’ and ‘truth telling’ between governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Top Priorities
The NORWACS Strategic Framework 2020-2023 sets out the priorities and objective of the organisation and can be accessed here.
Women’s Health & Wellbeing
NORWACS is a regional leader in the provision of evidence-informed services to improve the health and well-being of women in the Northern Rivers, particularly those at risk of poorer health outcomes.
Community Capacity Building
We apply our expertise and experience to strengthen the capacity of women to thrive in and enrich their communities.
Communication and Promotion
NORWACS utilises multifaceted, fit-for-purpose and effective communication processes to achieve its objectives across all priority areas and strategic objectives.
Organisational Development
NORWACS demonstrates use of best practice in its governance, management and expanding operations to achieve its objectives.
Upcoming Events
17
july 23
Connect and Play
A 6 week group starting on Monday, 17 July 2023
29
june 23
Bundjalung NAIDOC Day
Thursday, 29 June – PLEASE NOTE OUR SERVICE WILL BE CLOSED
21
june 23
Women Talk Money
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
13
june 23
Mindful Healing at Times of Trauma
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30am
9
may 23
The Shark Cage Group Program
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30am
2
may 23
Strong Foundations Women’s Yoga
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30am
27
april 2023
Heartfelt House: Healing Pathways
Healing Pathways is a 10-week group program for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Thursdays, 10:30am to 12:30pm. $100 ($10 per week). To enrol please follow this link: Enrol Here
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Womens Weekly Wellbeing
1:30pm – 3pm for six weeks
- co creating an emotionally safe & nurturing space
- connect, share and build wellbeing skills
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Therapeutic trauma informed counselling
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
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