Border Women's Centre marks four decades serving 1000+ women annually
The Albury-Wodonga Women's Centre opened in 1986. It now helps more than 1000 women each year across the NSW-Victoria border.
The Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing Albury-Wodonga marked 40 years at a sold-out gala on Saturday. Investigative journalist Jess Hill spoke about her work documenting domestic violence patterns.
The centre helps women affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The centre's services have changed over four decades as community needs changed.
The Women's Centre operates across the border region. It helps women feel heard, supported and empowered.
General manager Marge Nichol said the milestone is a moment of great pride. The organization is run by and for women.
The centre faces funding pressures, especially for Victorian women who cross the border to use its services. Nichol said more money would let it hire more staff.
It could also get a larger space to meet growing demand.
- 40 years, since 1986
- Years operating
- 1000+
- Women served annually
- Albury-Wodonga border, NSW-Victoria
- Service region
- Jess Hill, investigative journalist
- Key speaker
Why it mattersRegional centres like this fill critical gaps in support systems.
AustraliaThe centre directly serves women across the NSW-Victoria border region, a two-state service model. Securing more Victorian funding would allow expansion of support for survivors locally.
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