Women's Groups
- African Women's Health Group
- Cultural Vietnamese Women's Group
- Greek Older Women's Group
- Indo-Chinese Women's Group
- Iranian and Afghani Women's Group
- Over 60s Group
- Turkish Women's Support Group
African Women's Health Group
With a focus on women's health, pregnancy and childbirth issues these groups are run by North Yarra Community Health, North Richmond Community Health Centre and the Royal Women's Hospital. They are conducted during school terms in different locations. Interpreters will be available as necessary.
The new dates and details for 2006 will be announced in January 2006.
| Cost: | Free, light lunch provided |
| Childcare: | Provided |
| Transport: | Can be arranged |
| Contact: |
9349 7333 |
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| 2nd Term: | to be announced |
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Cultural Vietnamese Women's Group
Women, and occasionally men, join this group for a hearty session of Tai Chi followed by a shared lunch.
| Venue: | Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Thursdays, 11am to 2 pm |
| Contact: |
Bich Ha 9349 7333 |
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Greek Older Women's Group
Social support group for women over 60 years of age. Wide variety of activities such as health information sessions, occasional gently exercises, lunches and outings.
| Venue: | Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Tuesdays, 9.30am to 2pm |
| Cost: | $2 per year admission fee (if required) at outings |
| Contact: |
Bich Ha 9349 7333 |
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Indo-Chinese Women's Group
- now: Fitzroy Vietnamese Elderly Group
see under: Cultural Groups
Iranian and Afghani Women's Group
A social group, mainly for women who are affected by their experience as refugees. The aim is to provide a safe environment in their new community, reduce isolation and the opportunity to explore activities and health needs relevant to the women. Health and welfare discussions, sewing sessions (the group recently purchased their own sewing machine and overlocker), social outings and cultural celebrations are some of the activities on offer.
| Venue: | Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Fridays, 2pm to 4pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Interpreters: | Available in Dari and Persian if needed |
| Contact: |
Maggie Abdelmalak 9411 4333 |
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Over 60's Group
This lively bunch of women share outings, guest speakers and discussions about health and topics of general interest on a weekly basis. Limited pick up available if needed.
| Venue: | Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Mondays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm |
| Cost: | $2 per session |
| Contact: |
Marlies Blatz 9411 4304 |
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Turkish Women's Support Group
Social support, health education, art classes, skill development and occasional excursions for women of all ages. Interpreters can be provided if necessary.
| Venue: | Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood |
| Time: | Every Monday from 1pm to 3pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: |
Guzide Besnek 9417 4856 |
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