Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing Albury Wodonga

02/09/2026

Do It Anyway.

Starting next week, we're focusing on what happens when women choose to back themselves.

Too often, women hear "you can't" — and over time, we start believing it ourselves.

This September, we're inviting every woman to do it anyway. Whatever that looks like for you, in your life, on your terms.

Starting a new health habit. Adding more vegetables to your plate. A morning walk. Or just five minutes for yourself.

Your health matters. And every small step counts.

This isn't about perfection. It's about feeling empowered. 💪

Sign up for Women's Health Week 2026! 💜

📅 7-11 September 2026

Starting next week, we’re focusing on what happens when women choose to back themselves.

Too often, women hear “you can’t”, and we start believing it ourselves.

This September, we’re inviting every woman to, do it anyway, whatever that looks like for you, in your life and on your terms.

💛 Whether it’s starting a new health habit, adding more vegetables to your plate, scheduling a morning walk, or simply taking five minutes for yourself… your health matters.
And every small step counts.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling empowered!

Sign up and receive expert health information, practical tips and the latest Women's Health Week updates straight to your inbox 👇

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

40 YEARS OF IMPACT // TICKETS NOW LIVE

Tickets for the Women’s Centre 40th Anniversary Dinner Gala are on sale now!

Join us for an evening celebrating the 40 year legacy of the Women’s Centre supporting women and families across the Albury Wodonga region.

Expect a night of live entertainment, silent auction and an inspiring address from our guest speaker Jess Hill.

You won’t want to miss this, book your tickets now.

https://womenscentre.org.au/40th-anniversary-gala/

01/09/2026

📰 Our August newsletter is here!

This month we're celebrating a huge milestone — our 40th Anniversary Gala! Read all about it (plus everything else happening at the Centre) in our latest newsletter.

👉 https://mailchi.mp/womenscentre/the-womens-centre-40th-anniversary-gala-13054174

This year marks an incredible milestone for The Women’s Centre, 40 years of supporting, empowering and standing alongside women in our community.

31/08/2026

40 YEARS OF IMPACT // FORTY YEARS AGO, WE RECOGNISED SOMETHING IMPORTANT

Women needed a place where they could be heard, supported and empowered.

So, in 1986, the Women's Centre opened its doors.

At a time when support services were limited and conversations around domestic and family violence were only just beginning, the Centre became a place of safety, advocacy and connection for women across our region.

Forty years later, our purpose remains the same.

While the world has changed, every woman still deserves to feel safe, supported and seen.

40 years of impact. Countless lives changed.

That's what we're celebrating this year.

28/08/2026

Experts are calling for greater education on the risks of strangulation after the death of a Sydney teenage girl, which the ABC understands is related to a suspected sexual choking act.

27/08/2026

We echo Women's Health NSW's statement and our thoughts are with the family and community affected by this tragic loss.

Like WHNSW, we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of a young person, allegedly linked to sexual choking.

As a specialist women's health service, we will continue to have evidence-based, harm reduction conversations with our clients about sexual choking and non-fatal strangulation when it is appropriate to do so. These conversations matter — the evidence on the links between strangulation, oxygen and blood restriction, and acquired brain injury continues to grow, and young people deserve honest, non-judgemental information about the risks involved.

We remain committed to working alongside our colleagues across the sector to make sure evidence-based information reaches the people who need it, in ways that are relatable and safe.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 16-year-old Sydney girl, which the ABC understands is being treated as a suspected sexual choking act.

25/08/2026

40 YEARS OF IMPACT // NOT EVERY STORY ENDS WHEN SOMEONE LEAVES AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Sometimes, the hardest part is learning to let go of the guilt, fear and self-blame that remain.

Rebecca* came to the Women's Centre after experiencing domestic and family violence. Although she knew she wasn't responsible for the abuse she had endured, she still carried the weight of believing she was.

With compassionate support and counselling, she began to release that burden. In just weeks, she was reconnecting with friends, removing reminders of her past, and finding the confidence to move forward with renewed strength.
This is why the Women's Centre exists.

Because healing isn't just about escaping violence. It's about helping women rediscover safety, hope and themselves.

Thank you to every person who supports the Women's Centre. Together, you're helping write stories like Rebecca's every day.

*Name changed to protect privacy.

20/08/2026

40 YEARS OF IMPACT // TRULY WORTH CELEBRATING

For 40 years, the Women's Centre Albury Wodonga has been a place of strength, support and belonging for women across our region.

This November, we're inviting our community to come together to celebrate that legacy, honour everyone who has helped shape our story, and ensure the next chapter is just as impactful.

Every ticket purchased, every conversation shared and every donation made helps create a future where every woman knows there's a place she can turn.

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of impact, and look ahead to what's possible together.

womenscentre.org.au/40th-anniversary-gala

11/08/2026

🎉 What a night! Women's Centre staff and Board members were thrilled to attend Friday evening's Optus Albury Wodonga Business Awards, celebrating as finalists in the Excellence in Healthcare, Disability and Social Care category alongside fellow finalists Carevan, Ramsay Health, Insight Therapies, and Flexout Therapies.

It was a wonderful opportunity to come together with all of the 2026 finalists and celebrate the amazing organisations within our region that serve our community. 💛

A huge congratulations to Insight Therapies, winner of our category, and to Ramsay Health, awarded Highly Commended — well deserved! And congratulations to all the winners across their categories on the night.

We're proud to be part of such a passionate and hardworking community! 🙌