
Vale Kelly Banister
VALE Kelly Banister – General Manager Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services now WHNR [2020 –
WHNR uses a number of activities and platforms to share news, information and to communicate with our communities, including public and online forums and notices, media releases, social media engagement and health promotion and advocacy events and activities. Here are some examples of what we have been doing.

VALE Kelly Banister – General Manager Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services now WHNR [2020 –

On 11 May 2026, Maddi Powell, our Partnerships and Groups Co-ordinator had the privilege of attending

A Victims of Crime Counsellor, Naomi Cameron, will soon be available onsite at Women’s Health Northern

The Lismore Women’s Refuge will celebrate an extraordinary milestone in 2028 – 50 years of service

We’re thrilled to announce that Women’s Health Northern Rivers (WHNR) has secured $974,695 in funding over

After 5 years of having the amazing opportunity to host the Lismore Women’s Festival, Women’s Health

Kim has come to us after 30 years of combined experience in Women’s Health program development

Kelly Banister, CEO NORWACS comments as follows:
“NORWACS has received the evaluation report on WORTH Year

Kelly Banister, CEO NORWACS comments as follows:
“We are delighted to receive this increased funding

Saffin welcomes $1.78-million boost for Women’s Health Centre

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