Women’s Health & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation that specialises in women’s health issues.
We are a collective of women offering leading advice from medical, counselling, and mental health services, drug, alcohol and domestic violence support to community workshops and professional training in a safe,inclusive and nurturing environment for all women – regardless of age, race or circumstances – their families and the community.
The program provides information, advocacy and referrals as well as group activities, respite camps and peer support groups.
Qualified counsellors work alongside women and their families experiencing AOD related problems to make positive changes in their lives.
Family members operate and connect with each other in unique ways; no two families are alike.
Womens Health & Family Services provides a professional counselling service for women over the age of 18.
Ensure you are meeting nutrition targets for vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients with healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
The program supports and assists women to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
DVAS provides people with a safe and friendly environment to access advocacy, legal and DCP services.
Each school term WHFS has a number of groups for WHFS clients and their children.
These services are provided by female doctors and nurses at both our Northbridge and Joondalup offices.
The Be Well Mental Health Program is a free service, providing social and emotional support and advocacy to women
MWAS promotes the safety of women, with or without children, from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Services for women at every stage of their lives
Latest news and events
The Importance of Vitamin D
Self-isolating at home is a great way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. However, as a result of self-isolating, we are spending more time indoors and this can lead to a deficiency in our Vitamin D levels.
COVID-19 Update
WHFS’ priority, as always, is for the wellbeing, health and safety of our employees, volunteers and clients. We are taking active measures to manage the COVID-19 risk as the virus continues to spread across communities within Australia.
Empower Her Today
This year, Sunday the 8th of March marks International Women’s day. This day means something different to everyone. It may represent our love and care for our mothers, sisters, aunties, grandmothers, daughters and other friends and family who identify as female. Nevertheless, at its core, this day signifies the respect we show to the strong women in our lives.
Yoga Nidra with Tanja
WHFS runs a number of workshops that can help improve overall health and wellbeing, from Toddler Yoga to Dance and Movement classes.
An Interview with WHFS Dietitian Carole
Carole Parker is our resident dietitian at Womens Health & Family Services (WHFS). I sat down with her to find out more about WHFS dietetics programme.
2,000
Crèche sessions provided in 2018
4
Full time female doctors & nurses at our office
363
Community workshops held
Since 1977 we have created a safe environment for women, at every stage of life.
Help us continue to support women in our community by making a donation.
Improving the health & wellbeing of WA women, families & communities
Read the stories of those who have volunteered, received assistance, donated and worked with WHFS.
They talked to me about the available options
I felt supported by the community for the first time in a long time
I attended a program to get help with applying for jobs
Our Supporters
We wish to acknowledge the support of our funders and supporters who help us to support WA women.
