Women's Information and Referral Centre (WiRC)

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 Community Services Directorate under the Office for Women.

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Who can use the service?
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What services are provided?

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.

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.

What's on 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.

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Who can use the service?

Women and/or their family members are welcome to use the service. Some services and groups are for women only.

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Contact Us

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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