{"id":8646,"date":"2024-10-31T22:38:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=8646"},"modified":"2024-10-31T22:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:38:18","slug":"central-coast-womens-health-centre-agm-domestic-violence-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/central-coast-womens-health-centre-agm-domestic-violence-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Community Women\u2019s Health Centre AGM Highlights Urgent Call for Action on Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Central Coast Community Women\u2019s Health Centre (CCCWHC) used its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) as a platform to raise awareness and exposure about the complex issues of domestic, family and sexual violence currently facing women on the Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Central Coast experiencing the second highest rate of domestic violence anywhere in the state, the event attracted renowned domestic and family violence advocates, CEO of Women\u2019s Community Shelters, Annabelle Daniel OAM, and CEO of Full Stop Australia CEO, Karen Bevan, as guest speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillors, community partners, members, donors, funders, volunteers and supporters of the Centre came together to learn about the complex issues of coercive control and gendered violence and consider how each can contribute to safer futures for women and girls in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCWHC Chair, Janet Attwood, said a recent increase in funding from the NSW Government has given the Centre increased responsibility in advocating for the rights of women in our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: CCCWHC Board Members and CEO with Mayor Lawrie McKinna.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Guest Speaker Full Stop Australia, Karen Bevan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the result of extensive advocacy efforts, the Centre has received increased funding to expand our programs over the next four years to help address the ever-growing need for women\u2019s support services in our community,\u201d says Ms Attwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis means our Centre \u2014 which currently operates from Wyoming, Wyong and Woy Woy and has been in operation for close to 50 years \u2014 will become a significant community presence with an increased responsibility to provide high quality services and advocate for women and girls on the Central Coast for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCWHC CEO, Sara Foster, reflected on her personal connection to the Centre and acknowledged its achievements under former CEO Theresa Mason, while also looking to what lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs I\u2019ve learned about the history of our Centre, I\u2019ve become aware of the many, many hands of women across our history who fought for the rights of women,\u201d says Ms Foster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will work to build on the achievements of these women, together with our Board members, who are all volunteers working tirelessly to provide strategic guidance and leadership, anchoring us to our purpose and founding principles of empowering women. \u201cAt a time in my life when I felt scared, vulnerable and alone, the Centre gifted me with three remarkable things: access to information, a non-judgemental ear and connection to support. This is what we seek to provide all women who access our services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Foster says it\u2019s only by working together that we will effectively address the critical issues facing women on the Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no secret that we have one of the highest rates of domestic, family, and sexual violence in the state. This crisis affects not only the women and children who endure it but ripples through families, friends, and our broader community,\u201d adds Ms Foster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe also know that we are in the midst of a housing crisis and, as a result, we have a devasting number of women and children living out of their cars, as there simply isn\u2019t enough crisis accommodation to support these women to leave violent situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is so much work to be done and it will take all of us to contribute and support in any way we can to the vital work being done to improve outcomes for all women and girls on the Central Coast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCWHC will shortly release its upcoming Strategy, which will focus on the key pillars of amplifying reach and advocacy, primary prevention and early intervention, communities and partnerships, being fit for the future and empowering its staff, to create safer futures for vulnerable women and girls in our community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Central Coast Community Women\u2019s Health Centre AGM Highlights Urgent Call for Action on Domestic Violence<\/a><\/blockquote>