Women's Health Information Line
A state-wide freecall service for women in Tasmania.
The number to call is: 1800 675 028. To find out more click here.
Telehealth Counselling
Our Social Worker and Psychologist offer free, short-term counselling via phone or video conferencing for Tasmanian women. Our particular areas of focus are:
- Emotional health and wellbeing counselling
- Preparation for birth, pregnancy and parenting
- Pregnancy options counselling
- Hypnotherapy
As with all our work we take a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach to counselling. We can also offer a number of referral options for longer-term counselling or practical support. Translating and interpreting services are available.
Online Classes
Our online health and wellbeing classes are great for your body and mind. The classes are available through our closed facebook group. Go here to join.
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6:30am - 7:00am Gentle Sunrise Flow - Yoga with Jen Recommences February 7, 2022 |
6:30am - 7:00am Gentle Sunrise Flow - Yoga with Jen Recommences February 8, 2022 |
6:30am - 7:00am Gentle Sunrise Flow - Yoga with Jen Recommences February 9, 2022 |
6:30am - 7:00am Gentle Sunrise Flow - Yoga with Jen Recommences February 10, 2022 |
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9.00am-10.00am Tai Chi with Wendy
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10am-11am Weights with Wendy Recommences February 8, 2022
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11am Meditation with Valerie Recommences February 10, 2022 |
*To participate in our Online Classes streamed Live on Facebook request to join our private Facebook Group, Online Classes with Women's Health Tasmania
**To watch classes on our YouTube channel please subscribe to our E-Newsletter.
Workshops, webinars and networks
For the community
We host forums and workshops on various topics of interest to women at various venues, subject to social distancing requirements. We can also off them on Zoom. The issues covered range from individual physical health to broader issues which impact on the wellbeing of women. Some of the many topics covered in recent years include mental health, nutrition and exercise, stroke, violence against women, menopause, financial planning, digital technology and brain training. If you are interested in knowing more, please call us on 6231 3212.
Workshops currently being offered:
MENTORS IN VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MVP) WORKSHOPS (For more information go here.)
SELF-CARE SUPERWOMEN
MOTHER GUILT
For health and community sector professionals
We provide talks and workshops for students and workplaces, subject to social distancing requirements. We can also offer them on Zoom. We also host two professional networks - the Women's Mental Health: Mental Health Professionals Network, and the Southern Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: Mental Health Professionals Network.
Contact us for more information.
Women's Health Fund
The Women's Health Fund is administered state-wide by Women's Health Tasmania with the assistance of partner agencies.
The aim of the Women's Health Fund is to assist eligible women aged 25 and over to access Long Acting Reversible contraceptives and/or sexual and reproductive health services. To learn more call our Women’s Health Information Line on 1800 675 028 for more information.
Young women aged 12 - 24 can access the Youth Health Fund via The Link.
NILs Loans
We are a NILs Loans Partner. The No Interest Loans Scheme offers people on low incomes access to safe and affordable credit. NILS loan applications can be completed by phone. NILS loans are for amounts up to $1500 for the purchase of essential items. To be eligible you must have a current healthcare card, pension concession card, DVA card or low income health care card. Ask for our NILs Loans Officer.