WELCOME TO GYMPIE WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE
Empowering Women to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being.
The Gympie Women’s Health Centre is a community based, not-for-profit organisation offering assistance for women, by women. Formed in 1993 to present a submission for joint state and federal funding for a Women’s Health Centre, and the Gympie and District Women’s Health Group was officially incorporated in 1994.
This was largely due to a joint effort by the Gympie Zonta and Quota clubs, who also formed the management committee. It was felt very strongly that this was to be a service based on feminist principles, by women, for women.
The move to 10 Lawrence Street came in December 1999, followed by the move to 21 Alfred Street nine years later in December, 2008 - where we have remained since.
Funded as a primary health care service, demand for counselling was immediate. Emotional and mental health issues were the most common presenting issue, followed closely by issues around abuse and domestic and family violence.
Demand for health promotion, support, information, counselling, groups, workshops, referrals and advocacy in a supportive and accessible environment remains constant.
Individual Counselling
GWHC provides qualified, experienced and professional individual counselling sessions. Available via phone or in person by appointment.
Women who have a Mental Health Plan or NDIS Plan should advise us at the time of booking.
Unfortunately, we have had to close our books for new counselling clients at this time. Please contact the centre to be added to the waitlist.
GP Clinic
GWHC provides a GP Clinic that is hosted twice a week, specifically for women's sexual and reproductive health concerns.
Our GP Clinic is bulk-billed with a current Medicare card.
Health Care Card not required.
Group Sessions
With sessions on relationships, boundaries, anxiety, art therapy, music therapy, and more, GWHC offers a range of group sessions for local women.
These groups are also an opportunity to help women connect socially.
ABOUT US
Serving Gympie & Surrounds Since 1993
A community-based not-for-profit, the original organisation was formed in 1993, and the Gympie and District Women’s Health Group Inc was officially incorporated in 1994. The Centre first opened its doors on the 15th of September 1994.
GWHC provides a safe, accessible, professional service for local women. Many services are provided free, while others carry a minimal contribution. No referral is required to access our services.
All services are available to women and those who identify as female, live in the Gympie Regional Council area, and who are over the age of fourteen.
SERVICES
Gympie & District Women’s Health Services
Counselling
Support
Information
Referrals
Advocacy
Group sessions/workshops
Outreach - Kilkivan & Cooloola Cove
GP Clinic
Available by appointment only, our GP clinic is available to address the following;
Cervical screening tests
Menstruation
Menopause
Sexual health checks
Medical termination of pregnancy
Sexual & reproductive health issues
Health Promotion & Community Education
Information to assist women in making informed decisions about their health. As well as courses, workshops & information sessions held regularly - on a wide variety of topics
Membership
Women are invited to show support by becoming members of the Centre. All members receive the quarterly newsletter with up-to-date information and a calendar of events. Our membership year runs from 1st July to 30th June.
Service Costs
Many services are provided free, others carry a minimal contribution. No referral required
Counselling appointments are provided with a contribution fee of $20 ($10 for current Concession Card holders)
Our GP Clinic is bulk-billed with a current Medicare card, no requirement to hold a Health Care Card
Accessibility
GWHC provides a safe, accessible, professional service for women and those who identify as female, live in the Gympie Regional Council area, and who are over the age of fourteen
LOCATION
21 Alfred St Gympie QLD
OPENING HOURS
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday: 9am - 8pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Saturday: 9am - Noon
Sunday: Closed
