Peninsula Women's Centre continues providing service
The Peninsula Women's Centre has completed a successful year, offering women information about any issue or organisation concerning women.
It opened its doors in September 1998 with a grant from Gosford Council and continues running mainly from donations and the hire out of the premises to groups for 10 per cent of the takings.
A clinic is held once a month by the Women's Health unit from Gosford Hospital where such things as pap smears are performed.
There are regular health talks ranging in topics such as breast cancer awareness, nutrition, loss and grief, menopause, osteoporosis, stress management and podiatry.
A wide range of free courses are also available, covering topics such as better relationships, drumming, women's personal safety, ideas for parents, belly dancing, iridology, past lives, feldenkrais techniques and meditatioo.
The centre is run by a project worker and 20 volunteers.
Most of the volunteers work a set shift and attend to such activities as answering the phone, mail, maintenance and repairs, quotes, research opportunities and running of the various courses.
A "What's On" booklet is available from the centre in McMasters Road as well as information on many subjects concerning women.
This year, a Young Woman's Expansion Program is proposed where young women and girls from the age of 12 can learn ways to improve their self esteem, how to dress for an interview, write an application letter and curriculum vitae and other interview skills.
The centre is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Information about the courses, talks and volunteer activities can be obtained from Helen, the project officer on 4342 5905.
Karen Booth, January 14