Fremantle Women's Health Centre

04/08/2026

💚 Active August Inspiration! 💚

Looking for more ways to get active and support your wellbeing this August? The Cockburn Healthy Lifestyle Service has shared a great newsletter with ideas, local activities, programs and helpful tips to keep you moving and connected.

🚶 Find an activity that works for you, get involved in your community and remember—every bit counts!

Check out the latest Cockburn Healthy Lifestyle Service Newsletter for more inspiration.

Coming up - Active August and how to be BodyKind

03/08/2026

💚 Active August – Every Step Counts for Your Mental Health 💚

Did you know that being active is one of the best things you can do for your mental health and wellbeing?

This Active August, challenge yourself to stay active in more ways than one. Being active doesn't just mean exercise—it can also mean being physically, mentally, socially, culturally and spiritually active. Research shows that people with higher levels of activity often experience greater wellbeing and better mental health.

Whether you:
🚶 Go for a walk with a friend
🌿 Spend time in nature or the garden
🧩 Learn a new skill or complete a puzzle
🎨 Get creative with art or music
🤝 Reconnect with family, friends or your community
🧘 Take time to practice mindfulness, yoga or meditation
..every small action can make a positive difference.

The Act Belong Commit message is simple:
💚 Act – Keep active in as many ways as you can.
🤝 Belong – Stay connected with your community.
⭐ Commit – Do something meaningful.

Looking for inspiration? Explore the Active August ideas and download the free activity calendar from the Act Belong Commit website: https://actbelongcommit.org.au/news/active-august/

Take the Active August challenge. Try one or two activities each week to support your mental wellbeing and stay active in different ways.

01/08/2026

💗 August Dignity Drive 💗

Fremantle Women's Health Centre is proud to once again be a registered collection point for the Share the Dignity August Dignity Drive.

Throughout August, we're collecting brand new, unopened period products and incontinence aids to support women, girls and those who menstruate experiencing hardship in our community.

You can donate:
🩷 Pads
🩷 Tampons
🩷 Period underwear
🩷 Reusable pads
🩷 Menstrual cups
🩷 Maternity and incontinence products

Simply drop your donations into our pink collection box at Fremantle Women's Health Centre during our opening hours. Every donation helps ensure someone has access to the essential products they need, restoring dignity and supporting those facing financial hardship, homelessness or domestic violence.

Can't donate during August? That's okay! 💕 We have a Share the Dignity collection box available all year round, so you can drop off donations whenever you're able. Every contribution, no matter when it's made, helps make a real difference.

Thank you for helping us support our community, one donation at a time.

30/07/2026

💙 Thank You, Grill'd Fremantle! 💙

A huge thank you to Grill'd Fremantle and everyone who voted for Fremantle Women's Health Centre through the Local Matters program.

Thanks to your support, we received a $300 donation to help us continue providing accessible health and wellbeing services for women in our community.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every contribution makes a real difference. Thank you to everyone who placed a token in our jar and to Grill'd Fremantle for supporting local community organisations.

Together, we're helping create healthier, stronger communities. 💙

20/07/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT: Hidden Phones & the AusAlert National Test 🚨

On Monday 27 July at 12:00 pm (AWST), Australia will conduct a nationwide AusAlert test.

📱 The alert will:
🔹 Sound even if your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb
🔹 Vibrate and display a test message
🔹 Last for approximately 10 seconds

⚠️ If you keep a hidden or secondary phone as part of your safety plan, this alert could reveal its location.

To help protect your safety, consider:
✈️ Turning the device off or placing it in aeroplane mode before 12:00 pm AWST on 27 July.
⏰ Leave it off or in aeroplane mode for at least two hours after the test.

🚗 If you're driving when the alert sounds, please don't touch your phone. The alert is expected to last only around 10 seconds, so keep your attention on the road and check your device once it is safe to do so.

Please share this information with anyone who may be affected.

For more information about the AusAlert test and safety advice, visit: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert

13/07/2026

Important Notice – Consultation Fee Update

Effective July 2026, our consultation fees have increased slightly.

As a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting our community, we are committed to keeping our fees as affordable as possible. Unfortunately, due to the rising costs of delivering our services, a small fee increase has become necessary.

We understand that healthcare should remain accessible to everyone. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please speak with one of our friendly staff members. We will discuss your circumstances with you and do our best to assist where possible.

For further information on our fees, please visit our website www.fwhc.org.au or call us on (08) 9431 0500.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Fremantle Women's Health Centre.

13/07/2026

💜 Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2026 💜
13–19 July 2026

Birth Trauma Awareness Week raises awareness of the many individuals and families affected by birth-related trauma and encourages open conversations, understanding, and access to support.

Birth trauma can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and its impacts can continue long after birth. By sharing experiences and increasing awareness, we can help reduce stigma and improve support for those affected.

Every story matters. Together, we can help create safer births and better healing for individuals and families affected by birth-related trauma.

For further information and resources, visit:
🌐 www.birthtrauma.org.au

💜

05/07/2026

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week 2026 ❤️💛🖤
5–12 July 2026
This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, celebrating the strength, resilience, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2026 theme, "50 Years of Deadly", honours the Elders, advocates, artists and communities whose leadership and determination have shaped the movement over the past five decades.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about, recognise and celebrate First Nations histories, cultures and contributions.

Together, let's celebrate 50 Years of Deadly from 5–12 July 2026 and continue building a future of respect, recognition and reconciliation.

For information on local NAIDOC Week events happening across Australia, visit the NAIDOC Local Events Calendar: https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

🖤💛❤️

25/06/2026

Looking for information about Centrelink, Medicare, or other government support services?

The City of Cockburn is hosting a free information session with a Multicultural Service Officer from Services Australia, who will provide general information and answer questions about:

✔️ Centrelink payments
✔️ Medicare
✔️ Other support options and services

📅 Tuesday 21 July
🕔 5.00pm – 7.00pm
📍 Treeby Community and Sports Centre, 1 Torwood Avenue, Treeby

This session is open to everyone, including individuals, families, new residents, jobseekers and students.

For registration and event details, please email or call the City of Cockburn on (08) 94113444 [email protected] or scan the QR code on the flyer.

25/06/2026

FWHC extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by Anne Moore.

Anne was a tireless advocate for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, dedicating 35 years as CEO of Lucy Saw to creating safer futures for victim-survivors across Western Australia. Through her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment, she helped transform and expand vital support services, ensuring countless women and children could access safety, support, and hope.

We pay our respects to Anne’s extraordinary legacy and thank her for the profound difference she made to so many lives. Vale Anne.

Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her ❤