Coffs Harbour Women's Health Centre

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Amazing work Dr Marilyn 💜

Congratulations to AIDA Member A/Professor Marilyn Clarke, who has been awarded the Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG President’s Medal! 🏅

This well-deserved recognition celebrates Dr Marilyn’s extraordinary contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s health and her unwavering commitment to culturally safe, equitable care.

Through her leadership, advocacy and work to strengthen the Indigenous health workforce, Dr Marilyn continues to create meaningful change across healthcare, education and research.

We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement with you. 🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍

Learn more: ranzcog.edu.au/news/2026-ranzcog-honours-and-awards-winners/

02/09/2026

🌸 Women’s Health Week is just around the corner! 🌸
We still have a few places available for our Journal Making Workshop next Tuesday, delivered by Saltwater Freshwater.
See the workshop description below;
The facilitator will introduce participants to handmade paper and guide them through creating and binding their journal, with opportunities to incorporate simple fibre and weaving techniques and natural materials. The creative approach will gently explore story, connection to Country and place, and personal reflection, while allowing each participant to create something individual and meaningful.
Follow the link in our bio or here https://events.humanitix.com/journal-making-workshop-women-s-health-week-2026

01/09/2026

Today we say goodbye to our lovely receptionist Cathy today. Happy retirement Cathy, you will be missed 💜

27/08/2026

Women's Health NSW are saddened to hear of the death of a young person, allegedly due to sexual choking. For the last three years we have trained the community women’s health workforce across NSW to have evidence-based harm reduction conversations with women engaging in, or considering, sexual choking. Global evidence has expanded about the relationship between acquired brain injuries and sexual choking, which can reduce or cut off the supply of oxygen and/or blood to the brain. We continue to advocate for young people to have access to evidence-based information about the impacts sexual choking can have, including brain injury and death, delivered in a way they can relate to.

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.

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Meg Smealie, Health Voyage’s HR Manager, on being named a national finalist for Outstanding Leadership in Psychosocial Safety. 💜

A wonderful recognition of her commitment to creating safer, more supportive and sustainable workplaces.

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25/08/2026

At Women’s Health Centre, we recognise the importance of women being able to access healthcare and services, and to receive information they can understand in their own language.

Clear, accessible and culturally appropriate communication is an important part of ensuring women feel informed, supported and empowered in their healthcare.

This research highlights why removing language and communication barriers continues to matter.

to view the article👉 https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-08-20/medicine-related-harm-australia-cald-backgrounds/107008192?fbclid=IwY2xjawT4Y4pwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVk0MUpLYnBNNmdGME96eFBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekLP51pm3vrufhXJRIbfNE__bytbli9sKYEDIKGJa9UKnWsAnjd39KN0zdVY_aem_s1bmmLZBaWAn6p_UNVaT7w

Experts say more needs to be done to improve communication about medications with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

25/08/2026

✨ ADDITIONAL SPOTS ADDED✨

Due to popular demand we have increased availability! Head to Humanitix to find out more and book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/host/coff-harbour-women-s-health-centre

📔 Journal Making Workshop - Tuesday 8 September, 4–6pm
😴 Let’s Talk About Sleep - Wednesday 9 September, 1:30–3pm

24/08/2026

✨ MORE SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE! ✨

Our previously sold-out Journal Making Workshop has been so popular that we’ve opened up some extra spots! 💜

Join us this Women’s Health Week for a relaxing afternoon of creativity, mindfulness and connection with Saltwater Freshwater.

These extra places are limited, so it’s first in, best dressed! Register here 👉https://events.humanitix.com/journal-making-workshop-women-s-health-week-2026

23/08/2026

This August, our fabulous Health Voyage staff member Tara is conquering 112km in Step Up to Breast Cancer to help save lives.

Every day, 56 people in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Her goal is to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research. Ongoing research is the only way we can improve our understanding of how breast cancer originates, grows and spreads, in order to develop tests, treatments and interventions to improve outcomes for people with the disease.

To view her fundraising page and make a donation to support her 112km challenge:
https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/taradavey

Your donation is tax-deductible and you'll receive a receipt via email.

Thank you so much!