Available through the Drop In / Phone in Service. No appointment needed; advocacy, crisis counselling & referrals.
Specialist domestic violence support (including safety plans, advocacy, practical assistance and referrals).
| Monday | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
1.30pm to 4.00pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm |
Please come along and join our Jacaranda Group. This group is a social networking & activity group for women 50yrs plus. Activities include bus trips, speakers, fun educational activities. Please see the attached link for our activities calendar.
Counselling appointments for women with a private Counsellor specialising in the effects of trauma & abuse. Free/low-cost appointments available through victims of crime /GP/Veteran affairs. Bookings essential. For enquiries please call the Cottage on 4578 4190.
Beginners and experienced drummers welcome; drums available. 11am to 12.30pm Tuesdays during school terms. This group is held at the Cottage. There is no need to book in for this group. Just come along for some drumming fun. Please see the attached link for the group flyer women’s drumming group16
This group will allow Women an opportunity to express themselves in a safe environment. Our Group is run by an accredited Art Therapist. You do not need to have any artistic skills to join this group. This group is run during school terms Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.00pm at Hawkesbury Leisure and Learning Centre. Bookings are essential. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Art Therapy group
Free Specialist counselling appointments with Judith Shepherd-Pemell Womens Cottage Counsellor for women affected by childhood sexual abuse. Bookings essential.
This group is run various times throughout the year. This is an 8 week group work program for Women to learn strategies in dealing with grief, anxiety, anger, sadness, self esteem etc. Learn strategies to increase self awareness and self confidence. Bookings are essential. Please call the cottage on 45784190 to see when the next group starts.
Qi Gong and Relaxation – Group
This group is run various times throughout the year. This group helps you to relax and meditate while doing gentle exercise. This group is held at the Yoga Shed in Richmond. Please call the cottage for more information.
Specialist counselling appointments with Women’s Cottage Counsellor. Bookings essential.
10.30am – 12.30 Fortnightly (during school terms).
Monthly – last Friday evening of the month, phone cottage for details or see our website.
Most groups & services at the Women’s Cottage are free of charge; some groups may ask for a gold coin donation to cover tea/coffee etc.
Free child minding is available for many groups, however bookings for childminding are essential!
Jacaranda, BLUSH, Meditation & Drumming Groups continue throughout the year.
Supporting Women and Children of the Hawkesbury area since 1983.
