www.mackaywomenscentre.com.au
[email protected]
418 Shakespeare Street,
MACKAY QLD 4740
PO Box 444, Mackay
Ph: 4953 1788
June & July 2011
Talk About
Women
Newsletter now Available via Email
Vision
Well women
Safe women
Smart women
Creative women
FREE
Strength
Equality
Empowerment
The Mackay Womens Centre is dedicated to ensuring that women are able
to access services and activites within the centre and within the community,
prioritising the safety of women and their children. The centre also works
closely with a range of organisations, to improve access to counselling,
resources and practical assistance for women requiring support.
Why not drop by sometime.
Physical Activity Classes
Starting with Yoga on Tuesdays with Barb Whitfield
See page 5 for details.
On Saturday 25th June Friends Of The Mackay Birthing Centre are
celebrating 17 years of operation with a coffee morning. Everyone is welcome
to join Friends of the Mackay Birth Centre, to be inspired by interesting guest
speakers, meet new friends and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded
people. The coffee morning is normally held the last Friday of each month at
The Mackay Women’s Centre.
The Mackay Birth Centre has recently lost long standing committee members
and are now looking for new members who will take their chapter forward.
They’re looking for a President, Secretary, Treasurer and Coffee morning
Friends of the Mackay
coordinator. Your commitment can be as little or as much as you can offer. The
Birth Centre
key things they provide are Coffee Mornings once a month for pregnant women
and experienced Mums to meet, chat, share and listen as well as providing
start up packs for new Mums to help them journey through the path ahead. Penny (who birthed little Sunae in
February) is currently holding all four positions until the new committee members take control and push the Mackay
branch into a new era.
For more information contact: [email protected] or Penny on 0435 535 203.
Inside:
Managing Stress
Women’s Rules
Cracking The Code
Calendar of Events
Useful Contact Numbers
The world is
your Oyster !
Keeping
Hydrated
THE HEALTH BENEFITS of drinking water are endless. It helps your body to
eliminate waste and toxins, leaving your skin
healthy and glowing. Your organs rely on
adequate water to function properly, particularly the kidneys and the bowels, where it
reduces the risk of infection and constipation.
Keeping your fluids up also helps to regulate
your body temperature, and make you feel
more alert and energised. Next time you plan
to take a stroll, consider these tips;
1. BE PREPARED Carry a bottle of water on
walks lasting longer than 20 minutes.
2. ENJOY IT Choose a drink you like – all drinks
count towards your fluid intake. Almost any
drink is better than no drink at all; just avoid
those high in sugar.
3. ANTICIPATE Drink before you’re thirsty –
thirst means you’re probably already
dehydrated.
4. PACE YOURSELF Remember to drink in
frequent, small bursts throughout your walk.
5. BE WEATHER AWARE Consume more fluid
on hot and humid days and avoid wearing
heavy or unsuitable clothing, which will
increase perspiration.
6. REFRESH YOURSELF Keep drinks cool by
slipping an insulated jacket over your bottle.
Getting involved is
as easy as wearing
your slippers to work
or school, dressing
up or down on Stress
Down Day.
Friday July 22
The event will encourage people and their workplaces to have fun
and participate in stress reducing activities in return for making a
financial donation to Lifeline. The money raised will go primarily
towards covering the growing costs for Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone
counselling line - 13 11 14. This will help maintain the service availability to anyone needing emotional support.
Free yourself of Stress
There are different breathing techniques to bring about
relaxation. In essence, the general aim is to shift from upper chest
breathing to abdominal breathing. You will need a quiet, relaxed
environment where you won’t be disturbed for 10 to 20 minutes.
Set an alarm if you don’t want to lose track of time.
Sit comfortably and raise your ribcage to expand your chest.
Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen.
Take notice of how your upper chest and abdomen are moving
while you breathe. Concentrate on your breath and try to breathe
in and out gently through the nose. Your upper chest and stomach
should be still, allowing the diaphragm to work more efficiently
with your abdomen and less with your chest.
With each breath, allow any tension in your body to slip away.
Once you are breathing slowly and with your abdominals, sit
quietly and enjoy the sensation of physical relaxation.
www.lifeline.org.au
What A Bright Idea
You know vitamin D lets your bones and immune system radiate good health. But now it’s
your brains turn to find a place in the sun. D positively influences the brain proteins that
control learning and memory. So, if possible, do your thinking near sources of sunlight.
Prevention Jan 2011
Fact
Nearly one in three young women has a mental health disorder.
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Managing
Stress
Stress is the body’s way of dealing with pressure. Stress can
be a positive thing, helping us strive for results during competitive or demanding situations. However prolonged, chronic
stress can be detrimental to our physical, emotional and social
wellbeing
The impact stress has on mental and physical health.
Stress is the body’s way of dealing with pressure. Stress can
be a positive thing, helping us strive for results during competitive or demanding situations. However prolonged, chronic
stress can be detrimental to our physical, emotional and social
wellbeing. Stress may impact you in one or more of the following ways in varying degrees;
• Erratic or uncharacteristic mood swings or personality
changes
• Unusual sleeping patterns – feeling tired all the time or not
getting enough sleep
• Nervous habits or compulsive behaviours
• Changes in appetite and diet – loss off appetite or eating
more frequently or more unhealthily
• Dependence on alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism
• Loss of interest in activities such as hobbies, work or
socialising
• Experiencing panic or anxiety and a sense of not coping
• Physical affects such as increased blood pressure, headaches,
or exhaustion
• Affects on mental health – feeling down or depressed most
of the time
Simple tips for coping with stress
• Talk to someone you trust and share your feelings
• Take time to look after yourself physically with exercise, a
balanced diet and health checks
• Allocate time for thing you enjoy and that make you happy
• Don’t place unnecessary pressure or expectations on yourself
• Make time for friends and family amid other priorities
• Limit alcohol intake and use of other substances
• If you feel your stress levels peaking take a few minutes of
time out
• Practice relaxation techniques
• Plan ahead to manage situations that you know are going to be
stressful
• “Opt in” to positive activities, rather than “opting out” or
avoiding life’s challenges
Fact
Managing Pain
When pain strikes, knowing whether to
reach for paracetamol or ibuprofen can be tricky.
Both target a long list of niggles, but paracetamol
has little or no side effects, while ibuprofen can
cause side effects ranging from indigestion to
allergic reactions. But these are temporary and
reversible once treatment stops.
Pain relievers containing codeine are another
option. They work on the pain receptors in the brain
and through the spinal cord to alter the way the pain
is perceived. But be warned: side effects are
significant in some people, and overuse can lead to
addiction.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has
enforced new regulations stating pain relievers
containing codeine are only available after
consultation with a pharmacist. Packs with more
than five days worth of tablets, now require a
prescription from a GP.
Healthsmart March 2011
“Laughter is
inner jogging”
Walk
Away From
Alzheimers
Stepping out for just
2km, four times a week, could be just enough to
slow the onset of Alzheimers disease and mild
cognitive impairment, finds US research.
Walking 8km weekly not only protects your brain’s
key memory and learning centres but also slows
their decline as you age. And with experts
predicting that some 730,000 Australians will be
effected by dementia by the year 2050, we’re
determined to slash that stat.
Prevention March 2011
Women are more susceptible to anxiety and depression than men
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Womens Activity Circle
Meets each Thursday 9:30am to 11:30
Gold
@ Mackay Womens Centre
Coin
418 Shakespeare Street
Donation
Would you like to meet new people in a friendly and creative
atmosphere, maybe share a few ideas over coffee? Women of all ages and stages
are welcome and encouraged to come together each week to get the most out of
life. Hope to meet you soon.
All bookings and enquires to 4953 1788
Expressions of Interest
Relaxation
Meditations
Friday Mornings
This is a relaxation meditation session with Liz.
Bring a water bottle, use a chair or bring a mat
or towel.
All women welcome to join in.
Donations are appreciated.
To book or for more
information call 4953 1788
@ Mackay Women’s Centre,
418 Shakespeare Street
Zumba Gold
For the absolute beginner and the
deconditioned
With Diane Smedley from Dance Factor
Mondays 11:00am to 11:45am
1:30pm to 2:15pm
Fridays
10:00am to 10:45am
$5.00 @
Mackay Women’s Centre,
418 Shakespeare Street,
Call 4953 1788 to book or for more information
Fact
are invited for the following
workshops and programs to be
delivered at Mackay Womens Centre
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Writing Group
Parent Effectiveness Training
(raising responsible children)
Cooking for One or Two
(6 weeks x 2 hours each)
Do you have a group you would be
interested in starting
• Do you require a meeting place.
If your interested in obtaining further
information or participating in any of the
above mentioned programs, please call
Martha 4953 1788
Do you Volunteer ?
Have you ever thought about donating your
time and talent to the Mackay Women’s
Centre.
At present we are requiring the services of
computer minded people to help out with
the Broadband For Seniors Program.
Call Martha on 4953 1788
to discuss these opportunities
at the Centre.
1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence and almost 1
in 5 women have experienced sexual assault since the age of 15
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Mobile Women’s Health Nurse
Maternity Nurse Practitioner
This FREE clinic will provide
• Pap smear & sexually transmitted
infection screening
• Teach breast self-examination
• Blood pressure and blood sugar
readings
• Information and counselling on
women’s health: Eg. reproductive health
& contraception; Menopause & hormone
replacement therapy; Domestic and
family issues
Wednesdays 9:00am 1:00pm
This is a FREE clinic providing pregnancy,
mother and baby care in a confidential,
community minded centre where your
own comfort is our concern.
If you are young, pregnant or
indigenous, you and your baby’s health
will be taken care of.
For an appointment call: 4953 1788
@ Mackay Women’s Centre,
418 Shakespeare Street
Upcoming dates: July 18 & Aug 22
For an appointment call: 4953 1788
@ Mackay Women’s Centre,
418 Shakespeare Street
A group which aims to provide support for families involved
in the child protection system.
Family
Inclusion
Network
A
G
YO
&
PI
Meetings are held at 1.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month at Mackay Women’s Centre
Enquiries: contact Berni on 0400 231 595
LA
TE
S
CIRCUIT CLASSES
FREE
Centacare Courses
Held at the Mackay
Women’s Centre.
ACTIVITY CLASSES
These 12 week physical activity programs
start in June & may
continue throughout the year.
All classes are free and
healthy snacks will be provided.
Registration is essential
As numbers are limited
Contact Mackay Women’s Centre
on 4953 1788
for more information
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Group Facilitation & Presentation Skills
Tue June 14th
Life Coaching
Wed June 15th
Play and Expressive Therapy
Thur June 16th
Mental Health First Aid
Wed July 6th & Thur July 7th
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy &
Motivational Interviewing
Tue July 26th
• Choose not Excuse
Wed July 27th
To register or for more information
call Melanie on 4937 4115
Fact
W
omen who smoke and use the contraceptive pill increase
their risk of heart attack or stroke ten times over.
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Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
World Environment Day
June 5th
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Maternity Nurse
Zumba Gold
11:00 am- 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Centacare Course
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yoga
1.00pm
Centacare Course
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Centacare Course
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Mobile Health
Nurse
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm- 2:15pm
Fact
I
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Yoga
1.00pm
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
f a 15 year-old starts smoking today, they may expect to start
developing cancer from the age of 30.
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Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yoga
1.00pm
Yoga
1.00pm
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am- 11:30am
Centacare Course
Centacare Course
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yoga
1.00pm
Maternity Nurse
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Mobile Health
Nurse
Zumba Gold
11:00am - 11:45
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yoga
1.00pm
Centacare Course
Fact
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Maternity Nurse
Centacare Course
Womens Activity
Circle
9:30am - 11:30am
Zumba Gold
10:00am - 10:45am
Relaxation
Meditation
11:00am - 12noon
Cigarettes contain more than 4000 ingredients, of which more
than 69 are known cancer-causing agents.
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MOPS provides time out for mothers while their children
attend the separate MOPPETS program. MOPS offers a
caring, accepting atmosphere in which mums have an
opportunity to develop friendships and share concerns.
MOPS meets for two hours each fortnight where the program
consists of teaching, discussion, creativity and refreshments
within the group.
For more information contact: St Pauls Uniting Church
Phone 4957 3557 or email: [email protected]
Is your workplace, group or
club interested in finding out
more about how to lead a
healthier lifestyle?
The Chronic Disease Team based at the Mackay
Community Health Centre provides a number of
programs aimed to assist adults be more physically
active, make healthier food choices and deal better
with stress.
Health talks and programs can be run for your
organisation free of charge, tailored toyour needs
and availablity.
Promote a healthy workplace in 2011
Lunchbox talks on a choice of health topics
Contact sam Fitzgerald 4968 3823
Why not visit us
sometime soon.
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Personal Development Programs
Childcare and Family Support Hub
Senior Friendship Group
Mackay Toy Library
Indigenous Parenting Program
- just to name a few services
4 George Street,
South Mackay QLD 4740
Telephone: (07) 4957 2626
www.georgestnc.org.au
Fact
Whether you’re the
parent of a tantrum
throwing toddler or a
truant teenager, Triple
P is a system of easy
to implement, proven
parenting solutions that helps solve current
parenting problems and prevents future
problems before they arise.
For course information contact
Mackay Community Health Unit
07 4968 3863
Shakespeare Child and Family Centre George Street Neighbourhood Centre
07 4957 2626
http://www1.triplep.net/
Pioneer Potters Mackay
off Swayne Street
287 Shakespeare Street
North Mackay
Mackay
4957 6255
Counselling for
Adults, Couples &
Children (5 - 16 yrs)
Have a go at pottery.
Open Wednesdays
9:00 am - 3:00pm
A friendly and casual
Financial Counselling
atmosphere
From sculptures, pots,
Phone (07) 4944 2300
ornaments etc
for an appointment
Hand-building to
wheel work
Smoking increases your susceptibility to colds and flus, plus
other respiratory infections.
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Come and join a support group every Thursday
• Planted
afternoon from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
• Small Explorers
• Art in the Gardens
Held at Relationships Australia
• 10 000 Steps
2nd floor of Worley Parsons
• Using Your Senses
Building
Sunday in the Park...
45 Victoria Street
3rd Sunday of every month
Mackay
Contact Visitor Services Officer: Maya Harrison
Local muso’s at Botanical Gardens
For more info call
with your details on: (07) 4952 7300
Call 4942 4477 for more information
4957 4952
or email: [email protected]
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc. commenced
operations as the Youth Information & Referral Service
(YIRS) in 1995 as a direct response to identified needs
of young people in the community.
It aims to remove the barriers young people & their families often face when accessing services
relevant to their needs. YIRS offers a free, fully supported Youth Health Program in partnership
with 3 local Medical Clinics, free support & advisory services for issues including employment,
training, housing, legal, relationships, pregnancy, mental health, & drug & alcohol. The primary
target group for YIRS is young people aged 10-25 years, their parents &/or other social supports,
& children of young people accessing the service.
ADDRESS: 60 Victoria St, Mackay QLD 4740
PHONE: (07) 4957 7949
CALL OR DROP IN
Are you a recently separated parent or
experiencing conflict with your children’s
changeover arrangements?
We help children stay connected to members
of their family after separation and aim to
make them feel safe and comfortable.
Offering: Changeovers
: Supervised Contact Visits
Mackay Children’s Contact Service Inc
For more information phone 4944 1733 or
www.mackayccs.org.au
37 Boddington Street
Mackay Qld 4740
Fact
Dragons Abreast members provide a “face”
for the breast cancer statistics whilst
spreading the message of breast cancer
awareness through participation in the
wonderful and strenuous sport of dragon
boat racing. Dragon boating is exhilarating
and lots of fun...a great way to regain your
fitness at your own pace and in a friendly
supportive atmosphere.
If you want to:
•get fit
•make new friends
•have fun
For more information phone
4951 1373 or email
[email protected]
Based on a pack a week, over ten years, quitting smoking
could save you up to $3,650.
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We’re allowed the occasional indulgence, right? Well this splurge could give you a
mental boost too, if you play your cards right. Spanish researchers have found that
to get a brain surge out of your cuppa and cake you should take a sip, then a bite,
then repeat. The reason? Glucose and caffeine, consumed together improve your
attention, learning and verbal memory. Any excuse for a girls coffee morning, just
don’t scoff it all at once.
Prevention Australia, March 2011
Bananas
As a result of their high concentration of tryptophan, a
building block of the mood-lifting hormone serotonin,
bananas have a calming effect. But the fruit’s real benefit
lies in its potassium, an electrolyte both the nervous
system and immune function on. One banana packs a
day’s worth of potassium, and its carb content speeds
recovery after exercise.
Drink to good sex.
Women who drink red wine in moderation
show higher levels of sexual interest and
lubrication than women who drink less or
none at all. Researchers think that the
combination of antioxidants and alcohol
in red wine may increase the production
of nitric oxide, a gas that helps artery walls
relax, thereby increasing blood flow to the
vagina. For steamier sessions in the sack,
cap your intake at one to two glasses in a day;
any more may stifle your body’s sexual
response.
Women’s Rules
• Twenty-year old knees are pretty funny, but 52-year•
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old knees need privacy.
Buy any sort of stockings you want as long as they are
black or (maybe) grey. Only Dame Edna is allowed to
wear fishnets.
When it comes to tight clothes, a 52-year-old
cleavage looks much better in a silky nightgown on the way to bed than it does reheating leftover pasta in the office microwave.
Walk, walk, walk every morning and you will be able
to eat anything you like, including pasta.
Dance at every opportunity because it’s sophiscated,
sexy and fun. It’s even better in high heels.
nd then,
A if there’s time, count your blessings.
Women’s Weekly June 2010
Prevention November 2010 pg 43
The Taste for Junk Food
Starts in the Womb
Pregnant women who eat lots of junk food might be
passing on that desire to their children. Researchers
from the University of Adelaide studied the behaviour of
rats and found that those whose mothers ate excessive
amounts of sugar and fat when pregnant were more
likely to choose high-sugar and high-fat foods themselves, compared with those whose mothers ate a normal diet.
The Sunday Mail... body & soul Apr 17 2011
Fact
Did You Know
We often change our accent to match that of the person
we are talking to just as we mirror each other’s body
language, so we copy elements of speech patterns. It
turns out that this immitation is not just a form of
flattery but also serves a real purpose. When your brain
subconsciously and subtly shifts your voice it is actually
doing it to enhance your understanding of each other.
Source: Psychological Science
Wellbeing Issue 132 pg 12
Women have a better sense of smell than men.
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H2ODrink to
Reduce Your Food
Wastage
Shrink
The magical new fat fighting potion? Plain water. Downing
two cups of water before meals may breathe new life into
your weight-loss mission. A recent US study compared
dieters who topped up with H2O before meals with those
who did not. The watershed moment? After 12 weeks,
the pre-meal drinking crowd had dropped 2kg more than
the non-drinkers did. The science is straightforward and
effective; water simply helps fill the stomach so you feel
fuller and eat less food at the next meal. What an easy
way to lose weight. ‘Bottoms up!’
Prevention Jan 2011
Cracking the
Code
Every girl needs her mother to be just that: her
mum. She doesn’t want you acting like one of
her best friends. Whether or not she realises
it, your daughter wants you to be a role model
(after all, she is growing into a woman herself),
to act as a guide and to provide safe boundaries.
The most important thing is to listen and let her
be herself. In our house, my daughter and I have
a code word. When she uses it, it warns me to
listen without judgement and not to jump in
with solutions. Our word is rhino, as in “Don’t be
a reactive, short sighted, hard-charging rhino”.
For us, it works brilliantly.
The average Australian household throws away $616
worth of food a year. Besides being a waste of money,
did you know that when food rots in landfill it gives off
a greenhouse gas called methane? This gas is 25 times
more potent than the carbon pollution that comes out
of your exhause. So, check out these easy ways you
can help reduce food wastage.
• Shop at your local grower’s markets where you’ll
find the freshest fruit and veges. This produce will
last longer in the fridge.
• Cook a batch of meals and freeze them while the
produce is at it’s freshest. Then, on those days
when you come home late from work and are too
tired to cook, you have a healthy dinner at the
ready.
• Plan meals for the week and write out the list of
ingredients you’ll need. Stick to the list.
• Keep an eye on your fruit bowl as rotting fruit
will accelerate the deterioration of the other fruit.
Separate fruit that is very ripe from the rest.
• Revitalise those droopy greens in the vegetable
crisper by immersing them in ice-cold water for 10
- 20 minutes. Then dab or spin dry them.
• Prevent herbs in your fridge from wilting and
blackening by freezing them - they’ll keep for up to
six months. You can chop them first if you like.
• Store food jars upside down when the contents
are running low (remember to tighten the lid), so
you’ll be able to use every last drop.
Prevention Jan 2011
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Better Homes and Gardens April 2011
The strength of self esteem
You are important
You don’t have to match up to anyone’s standards except your own
You have the right to express your personal, cultural or religious beliefs
You have the right to have you own feelings, opinions and friends
You deserve love and respect
Fact
“Enjoy life.
There’s plenty
of time to be
dead.” HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
Domestic violence resource centres Victoria
The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and
the smallest is the male sperm.
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Mackay Contact Numbers & Women’s Health Related Links
Lifeline
Anglicare
- Mackay Whitsunday (07) 4944 2300
(07) 4953 3444
- 24hr Telephone Counselling 131114
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Mackay Birth Centre
Services
(07) 4968 6404
(07) 4968 3858
Mackay Children’s Contact Service
ATSI Community Health Services
(07) 4944 1733
(07) 4951 2833 / (07) 4951 2287
Mackay Integrated Mental Health Services
Base Hospital
(07) 4968 3893
(07) 4968 6000
Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre
Bowel Cancer Screening Program
(07) 4953 1211
(07) 4968 6407
Mackay Regional Financial Counselling
Breastscreen Qld
Service
(07) 4968 3813 / 132050
(07) 4957 2626
Breastfeeding Association
Mackay Women’s Centre
(07) 4942 1332
(07) 4953 1788
CASA (Community Accomodation &
Mackay Youth Support Service
Support Group)
(07) 4953 2299
(07) 4951 4299
Medicine Line
Centacare
1300 888 763
(07) 4840 0600
Menopause Clinic
Centrelink
1300 883 405
- Family section 136150
Mental Illness Fellowship NQ Inc
- Unemployed 132850
(07) 4951 2973
Child Support Agency
OWN - Older Women’s Network
131272
Child & Youth Mental Health service (07) 4955 7098
Parent line
(07) 4968 3893
1300 301 300
Child Youth and family Health
Playgroup Qld
(07) 4968 3863
1800 171 882
Children By Choice
Poisons Information Centre
1800 177 725
131126
Community Health Services
Police
(07) 4968 3800
(07) 4968 3444
Compassionate Friends Mackay
Qld. Keep Fit Association
(07) 4955 7893
(07) 4942 9799
Dispute Resolution Services
Reading, Writing & Maths Support
(07) 4967 4404 / 1800 501 576
(07) 4957 2626
DV Connect
Regional Council for Social Development
1800 811 811
(07) 4957 3088
Domestic Violence resource Service
Relationships Australia
(07) 4957 3888
1300 364 277
Gambling Help
Salvation Army Care Line
(07) 4957 4542
Gay and Lesbian Welfare assoc. (GLWA)1300 363 622
Sexual assult & Sexual Health Services
1800 188 189
(07) 4968 3919
GLWA - Lesbian Councelling & Info
Shakespeare Child & Family Centre
1800 249 377
(07) 4957 7222
George St Neighbourhood Centre
Tenant Advice Service Mackay
(07) 4957 2626
(07) 4957 6334
Good Beginnings Home Based
WHQW Women’s Health Qld Wide 1800
Support
017 676
(07) 4957 7222
Women’s Clinic at the Base
Legal Aid
(07) 4968 6446
(07) 4967 0688
Women’s Info Link
1800 177 577
Women’s Legal Aid
1300 651 188
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop
(07) 4957 7949
All the www....
Breast Cancer
www.nbcc.org.au
www.cancercouncil.com.au
Depression
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Eating Disorders
www.isis.org.au
Endometriosis
www.endometriosis.org.au
www.jeanhailes.org.au
Gay & Lesbian Welfare Assoc
www.glwa.org.au
Grief
www.reachout.com.au
www.nalagvic.org.au
Menopause
www.menopause.org.au
www.womhealth.org.au
www.medicineau.net.au
www.healthinsite.gov.au
Ovarian Cancer
www.ovca.org.au
www.cancercouncil.com.au
Pap Smears
www.healthinsite.gov.au
www.menstruation.com.au
www.cervicalscreen.health.gov.au
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Assoc
www.possaa.asn.au
Rainbow Youth
www.rainbowyouthmackay.net.au
Seniors
www.aboutseniors.com.au
Women’s Health Qld Wide
www.womhealth.org.au
Women with Disability Aust
www.wwda.org.au
Young Women
www.zigzag.org.au
Disclaimer: The Mackay Women’s Centre produces this newsletter to provide information only and may not necessarily agree with or
endorse the contents within. The content reflects information that has been requested by women in our community.