Waminda aims to empower and support Aboriginal
women of the Shoalhaven to make decisions about their own health and reduce
the high rate of ill health among Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander women
in the Shoalhaven community.
Our center provides a free service for women and children of all ages
from Monday to Friday, 9.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Please feel welcome to drop in for a chat, tea or coffee, change your
baby or relax with friends while you are in town.
THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH COAST WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELFARE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION – WAMINDA
In the early 1980's the local Aboriginal community was concerned about
the lack of health services available for Aboriginal women and their families.
Difficulty accessing mainstream health services and often the lack of
cultural understanding meant there were a number of contentious issues
around women's health. Aboriginal women suffered with lifestyle problems,
social and emotional ill-health, isolation and stress.
In 1984 an Aboriginal Women's Health Centre was established. This was
in response to the community's need to have a service especially for Aboriginal
women. The centre was funded by the Health Department to service Aboriginal
families living in the Shoalhaven area. This service was funded under
the auspice of Jilimi the Shoalhaven Women's Health and Resource Corporation.
In the late 1980's a change of incorporation occurred, Jilimi no longer
existed and the South Coast Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation
- Waminda was established in 1990. It has been important for Waminda to
take an active role in influencing mainstream services to be more culturally
sensitive and to improve access for Aboriginal people.
An understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture has been necessary
for service providers to be able to achieve improved health outcomes for
Aboriginal women and their families.
Contact
Us
Address
77 Osborne St Nowra 2541 NSW
11 Burr Ave
Nowra 2541 NSW
Postal Address
PO BOX 978, Nowra 2541
Ph 02 44 217 400
Fax 02 44 215 004
Email contact@waminda.org.au
