Wide Bay Women’s Health Centre

In 1989 a group of women concerned at the lack of resources available for women in the Hervey Bay and Maryborough region formed The Wide Bay Women’s Health Centre

I acknowledge the ‘Butchulla’ people Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work, travel, play and live. I pay my respects to their Elders, their Ancestors and Future Generations.

Butchulla Lore

Minyang galangoor gu, djaa kalim baya-m
(what is good for the land must come first).

Minyang waa nyinang, waa bunmalee dhama-n
(do not touch or take anything that does not belong to you).

Wangou nyin gamindu biralunbar, nyin wama-n
(if you have plenty, you must share).

Important Notice

Update – 02/7/25

We would like to inform you that, effective from 5pm Wednesday 2 July 2025, the Wide Bay Women’s Health Centre (WBWHC), 8 Truro Street, Torquay, will be closed until further notice due to workplace health and safety concerns whilst the ongoing building repairs are being undertaken.

This will ensure the centre meets all health and safety standards prior to re-opening.

The wellbeing of our staff, clients, and community is our top priority.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

Our broad diversity enriches us and gives us the strength to provide the best service to our clients and community.

The Centre has a clear goal to improve the quality of life for women in Queensland by providing a range of health services, empowering women, and improving their physical and emotional health. In addition to this, the Centre offers confidential services on all aspects of women’s health, sexual assault counselling, information and referral services, self-development groups and workshops, as well as assistance, information and referral on domestic violence issues.

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Wide Bay Women’s Health Center

We enthusiastically embrace women of all ages, cultures, beliefs, identities, and abilities.

The centre provides

A point of contact for women in need of support, information, counselling and/or referral.
Information and resources, including a library, on issues specific to all women’s needs including Aboriginal and Torres Strait women and women from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Education/Personal Development and Social Groups, workshops and courses in relation to women’s health issues.
Counselling in all areas specific to women.
Programs for women in rural areas including the provision of information, resources, workshops and support for women’s projects.
Sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women.
Support and resources for women’s self-help groups.
An assessment service to assist with the appropriate referrals for women with specific needs to the relevant services e.g. Sexual Assault Services, Mental Health Services, Family Services.