Women's Information and Referral Centre (WiRC) is a confidential and free ACT Government service, which provides information and referral to support women in making informed choices and achieving self-determination.
The Centre was established as a Shopfront Service in 1978. It is part of the Department of Disability Housing and Community Services under the Office for Women.
What services are provided?
Who can use the service?
Contact Us
Information and Referral Service - Telephone drop in or email WiRC for information and/or referral to appropriate services.
Women's Return to Work Grants - Provides women returning to work after childcare responsibilities to the paid workforce with financial, information and resources to reach this goal.
Information Resources - Including brochures, journals and information sheets.
Lending Library - A small but comprehensive collection of books and resource material relating to women and women's issues.
Free computer and internet access services.
Personal development courses for women - Topics include assertiveness and self esteem, understanding stress and anger, and effective communication skills. Other courses are conducted according to demand and emerging needs. Cost involved.
Support Groups
"It is time to TALK" - Domestic Violence Support Group
"Moving On" Separation Support Group
Information sessions
Family Law
Returning to Work
Thinking Thursdays - Lunchtime sessions on current issues of interest to women.
Calendar for Women - Includes information on courses, workshops and support programs in the ACT. Available online. Hardcopies available by contacting WiRC on 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076.
Women and/or their family members are welcome to use the service. Some services and groups are for women only.
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Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5:00pm (except public holidays).
Contact Us:
Phone: 02 6205 1075 or 02 6205 1076
Email: wirc@act.gov.au
Location:
Ground Floor, London Court.
13 London Circuit. (opposite the City Police Station)
Canberra, ACT.
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