Courses, Support Groups and Events

Here you will find details on courses, information sessions, support groups, training, programs, workshops and events of interest to women and girls in the ACT and region.

Courses
Personal Development
Support Groups
Information Sessions
Events

Courses

What's on for Women - includes details on courses, information sessions, support groups, training, programs, workshops and activities in the ACT and region.  Available online. 

Printed copies are available by contacting:
Women's Information and Referral Centre 
Phone: 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076.
Email: wirc@act.gov.au

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Personal Development

Women's information and Referral Centre - WIRC regularly runs personal development courses for women. Topics include assertiveness and self esteem, understanding stress and anger, and effective communication skills.  Cost Involved.

For more information, contact:
Women's Information and Referral Centre
Phone: 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076.
Email: wirc@act.gov.au

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Support Groups

"It is time to TALK" - Domestic Violence Support Group - a free eight week group for women who have been in an abusive relationship as adults.  This is a small safe group, lead by an experienced group leader. 
 
"Moving On" Separation Support Group - A free six week support group or women wanting to look at the process of separation, share experiences and develop strategies to find positive outcomes in this new life stage.

Support Group Courses [PDF 57KB] [Word 33KB]

For more information contact:
Women's Information and Referral Centre
Phone: 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076.
Email: wirc@act.gov.au

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Information Sessions

Relationship Separation - free information sessions are regularly presented by the Women's Information and Referral Centre in partnership with the Women's Legal Centre.  These one hour sessions on Family Law issues are for women considering, or starting the separating process. 

Returning to Work - free information sessions for women returning to the workforce after childcare responsibilities.

Thinking Thursdays: Monthly lunchtime sessions on current issues of interest to women.

Information Sessions [PDF 30KB] [Word 34KB]

For more information contact:
Women's Information and Referral Centre
Phone: 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076.
Email: wirc@act.gov.au

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Events

Human Rights Day  10 December 
International Migrants Day  18 December
International Women's Day  8 March
Calendar of United Nations international observances 

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