Women's health centre to receive more funding
The Women's Health Centre in McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, will receive increased funding over the next four years, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.
It would benefit from a State Budget funding boost of $3.48 million over four years for women's health services across the state.
Women from low income and other priority backgrounds, including women who have experienced domestic violence, made up the majority of women's health centre clients, she said.
Ms Tesch said the Central Coast Women's Health Service, which runs centres in Wyong and Wyoming as well as Woy Woy, would receive increased funding.
"Many women depend on the holistic, affordable, accessible and quality services provided by our women's health centres.
"These centres change women's lives for the better.
"They provide support with a range of services in areas such as physical and mental health, sexual and reproductive health, as well as preventative classes, events and support groups.
Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre chief executive Ms Theresa Mason said: "This increased funding means we can operate our services sustainably, restore and grow much needed counselling, groups and women's health services across all three centres to reduce waiting lists and improve health outcomes for women and girls.
"We will also be able to introduce new case management services at all centres and support many women and families to recover and re-establish themselves after leaving family and domestic violence."
SOURCE:
Media release, 26 Mar 2024
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford