South West Women's Health and Information Centre

11/09/2026

Rest is health care
Rest isn't a luxury. It's part of looking after your health. 🌙
For many women, getting enough rest can be easier said than done. Work, family, stress, caring responsibilities, pain and hormonal changes can all affect our sleep.
But rest matters.
Creating a simple bedtime routine, taking time to unwind, reducing screen time before bed or speaking with a health professional when sleep problems continue are all small steps that can make a difference.
And sometimes, doing it anyway means giving yourself permission to slow down.
Women's Health Week 2026 is encouraging women to take small, achievable steps towards better health — including making space for rest and recovery.
💚 We've explored this year's Women's Health Week message, along with practical ideas for supporting your wellbeing, in our latest blog.
Read more: https://swwhic.com.au/blog/

10/09/2026

🌸☕️ Beautiful Bumps is happening today! ☕️🌸

If you’re in Collie, come along and join us for a lovely morning celebrating pregnancy, connection and wellbeing. 💕

📍 Child & Parent Centre – Collie Valley
🕘 9:00am–12:00 noon
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/beautiful-bumps-celebration

Our Dragonfly Coffee Van will be there too, serving up free coffee! ☕️💗

See you there! 🌸

09/09/2026

What actually is menopause — and when do I know I've reached it?

LET'S ASK LORELLE

It's a question many women have, so we asked Lorelle, our Registered Nurse with a background in Women's Health.
💬 Lorelle says:
“Menopause marks the end of our reproductive years, but it also signals the beginning of a new chapter in life.”
For most women, natural menopause occurs between 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51.
Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period or spotting.
But menopause is about much more than periods. As our reproductive hormones change, menopause can affect many parts of the body — from sleep and mood to our bones, muscles, bladder and brain.
And everyone's experience is different.
💚 Coming up in this series, we'll ask Lorelle about symptoms, the positive side of menopause and what we can do to support our health as we move through this stage of life.
📖 Want to read Lorelle's full article?
Visit our blog: https://swwhic.com.au/blog/

08/09/2026

☕️🌸 Beautiful Bumps – Celebration of Pregnancy 🌸☕️

Our Dragonfly Coffee Van will be at this beautiful event in Collie this Thursday! 💕

Come along for a morning of connection, creativity and wellbeing, with plenty of lovely activities to enjoy, including Mumma Mandala Art, pregnancy portraits, cultural weaving, damper making, meditation and sound healing. 🌿✨

The event is free, and there’ll also be free coffee, food and a creche for little ones. ☕️💗

📍 Child & Parent Centre – Collie Valley
🗓️ Thursday 10 September
🕘 9:00am–12:00 noon

Check out the original post below for all the details and registration information.

We hope to see you there! ☕️🌸

Beautiful bumps is a supportive, community-based pregnancy and birth celebration. The event promotes healthy, alcohol free pregnancies by connecting mothers with care, local resources and pampering activities, thanks to the successful grant from the Mental Health Commission.

Activities on the day include gorgeous Mumma Mandala Art, pregnancy portraits, cultural weaving, Damper making, Meditation and Sound Healing.

Following the Beautiful Bumps event, participants are invited to a free 4-week ‘Me Time’ wellbeing program. Registration for this program can be completed at the Beautiful Bumps event.

📍Child & Parent Centre - Collie Valley
🕙 9:00 - 12:00noon
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/beautiful-bumps-celebration-of-pregnancy

07/09/2026

🌿 Women's Health Week starts today!🌿

This week, women across Australia are coming together to focus on something that can so easily get pushed to the bottom of the list: our own health and wellbeing.
Women's Health Week 2026, led by Jean Hailes, has a simple but powerful message.
Do It Anyway.
Life is busy. Motivation comes and goes. Sometimes circumstances aren't perfect. But looking after your health doesn't have to mean making huge changes.
This week is about taking small, realistic steps that work for you.

💚 Fuel your body
💚 Move in a way you enjoy
💚 Make time to rest
💚 Take a moment to breathe
💚 Connect with others

We'll be sharing more throughout the month, with simple reminders and practical information to help you take one small step towards looking after yourself.

Because your health matters. And you don't have to do everything — just do something.
📖 Want to learn more about Women's Health Week and this year's Do It Anyway message?
Read our latest blog https://swwhic.com.au/blog/

05/09/2026

💛 PPEP Talk®: Understanding Period Pain, Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis 💛

Do you experience period pain or pelvic pain? Or do you support someone who does?

South West Women's Health and Information Centre is pleased to host PPEP Talk® (Periods, Pain & Endometriosis Program), a free community education session designed to improve understanding of period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis.

This evidence-based presentation will help participants:
✅ Better understand period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis
✅ Learn practical self-management strategies
✅ Recognise when to seek additional support
✅ Discover ways friends, family members, partners and carers can provide meaningful support

Whether you experience pelvic pain yourself or want to better support someone who does, PPEP Talk® offers valuable information in an accessible and welcoming environment.

We welcome partners, family members, friends, carers and other support people of all genders to attend.

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
⏰ 5:00pm to 6:00pm (Nibbles available from 4:30pm)
📍 South West Women's Health and Information Centre,
Parking at 8 Plaza Street, South Bunbury
💲 Free event

Register via the QR code, the event page, visit www.swwhic.com.au or call (08) 9791 3350.

04/09/2026

Small steps count
Your health doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing project. 🌿
Sometimes looking after your health can feel like one more thing on a very long list.
But Women's Health Week 2026 is reminding us that small steps count.
A glass of water. A short walk. Eating a proper meal. Going to bed a little earlier. Taking a few minutes to breathe.
You don't have to change everything at once. Small, realistic actions can add up to meaningful changes in your health and wellbeing.
This year's Women's Health Week theme is Do It Anyway — a reminder that you don't need perfect timing, motivation or circumstances to take one small step for yourself.
💚 We've shared more about Women's Health Week and some simple ideas you can try throughout the week on our blog.
Read the full blog: https://swwhic.com.au/blog/

03/09/2026

☕️🌸 Beautiful Bumps – Celebration of Pregnancy 🌸☕️

Our Dragonfly Coffee Van will be at this beautiful event in Busselton tomorrow morning! 💕

Come along to the Beautiful Bumps event at the Geographe Bay Yacht Club for a morning of connection, creativity and wellbeing.

There’ll be plenty of lovely activities to enjoy, along with free coffee, food and a creche for little ones. 🌿✨

Check out the flyer below for all the details and registration information.

We hope to see you there! ☕️💗

Celebration of pregnancy
Radiance is very excited to host the Beautiful Bumps event!

Friday 4 September from 9am-12.30pm
At the Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Busselton

At the Beautiful Bumps event we will give you free coffee and a nutritious morning tea and lunch. Activities on the day include Mumma Mandala Art, Pregnancy Portraits, Mindfulness using Flowers, Creating Canvas, Meditation and Yoga.

REGISTER
Visit events.humanitix.com/beautiful-bumps to register

Creche available for little ones so you can join in the activities.
All activities, gift bags, food and drinks are provided for free.

02/09/2026

🌿 Women's Circle Series: Money & Wellbeing 🌿

Join us this September for a special Women's Wellbeing & Connection Space focused on Money and Wellbeing, facilitated by Lauren Lear from Harbour Refuge & Support Servies.

Financial wellbeing is about more than just budgeting. It can influence our confidence, sense of security, relationships and overall wellbeing.

This relaxed and supportive session will provide an opportunity to explore these topics, learn practical strategies and connect with other women in a welcoming environment.
Whether you're looking to build financial confidence, improve your wellbeing, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation and connection, we invite you to come along.

📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026
⏰ 9:00am to 12:00pm
📍 South West Women's Health Centre

Parking available at 8 Plaza Street, South Bunbury
🎟️ Free event
📲 Register via the QR code on the flyer, event page link, visit www.swwhic.com.au or call (08) 9791 3350.

Come as you are. Connect with yourself, other women, and your community. 💜

01/09/2026

💄 A little lipstick for a very important conversation.
You might notice something a little brighter than usual around the Centre this September — lipsticks on display for Liptember. 💋
Liptember is an annual campaign raising awareness and funds for women's mental health, helping shine a light on an area of health that deserves just as much attention and support as our physical health. (Liptember)
Because sometimes a simple reminder can start an important conversation.
How are you really doing?
Have you checked in with a friend lately?
Have you made a little time for yourself?
This month, our lipsticks are a colourful reminder that women's mental health matters — and that talking about it matters too. 💗
If you're visiting the Centre, take a look at our Liptember display and help us spread the message.