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Meet NORWACS’ New CEO – Kim Boyd

Kim has come to us after 30 years of combined experience in Women’s Health program development and presentation within the Private Health System, and Community Service Management for large Not for Profit Organisations in NSW. The most recent being with St Vincent De Paul Society as a senior manager responsible for the overall management of a large portfolio of 56 sites located from the QLD Border to Newcastle, accountable for the continual growth in funds to support the growing service needs in each Community.

GADAUS Releases WORTH Evaluation Report – 2 July 2024

Kelly Banister, CEO NORWACS comments as follows:

“NORWACS has received the evaluation report on WORTH Year 2 operation, conducted by Gender and Disaster Australia, and I am delighted with the results.

It has been amazing to see the growth in WORTH service delivery and the development of groups and outreach for local communities over the past year.

Thank you to the WORTH Team for your dedication and hard work to expand this service.
Thanks also to the rest of the NORWACS Team for your support of WORTH work and its evaluation process.”

Ryan Park Minister for Regional Health Visits Lismore – May 2024

Kelly Banister, CEO NORWACS comments as follows:
“We are delighted to receive this increased funding which enables us to support more women in our community with complex health issues, particularly those who are dealing with the trauma of gendered violence and devastation of recent natural disasters.
“We are grateful to Minister Park and the NSW Government for recognising the importance and effectiveness of the work we do in facilitating women’s achievement of better health and wellbeing outcomes and committing these critically needed resources.”
“Our Centre and team of highly skilled specialists provide a safe, confidential and unique service to women and their children in our region, and this funding ensures we can continue to make a positive difference to many more lives.”

University of Newcastle

Women’s leadership and a community ‘saving itself’: learning from disasters, health and well-being impacts of the Northern Rivers flood 2022

Acknowledgement of Country

Women’s Health Northern Rivers acknowledges the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and play.

We pay deep respect to Elders past and present, and honour the leadership of emerging Elders.

We extend our respect to all Bundjalung clan groups, and recognise the ongoing cultural and spiritual connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country – land, waters and sky.

We especially acknowledge the Bundjalung women who continue to care for Country, and the knowledge, wisdom and stories they share.

We are grateful to live and work on this land, and remain committed to walking together towards better health and social outcomes.