The WORTH (Women’s Outreach Trauma Health) funding may be concluding at the end of June but this isn’t stopping the Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services Inc. (NORWACS) continuation and expansion of essential outreach services for women across the Northern Rivers.
‘Since 2022, the WORTH program has delivered trauma-informed support to women+ across the region, with strong outcomes in trauma recovery, domestic and family violence (DFV) support, and community resilience. Evaluated by Gender and Disaster Australia, the program has been a vital part of post-flood recovery,’ said NORWACS in a media release.
They are looking at expanded services throughout the regions that includes:
- Outreach services across the region including domestic and family violence specialist support, case management, counselling, and women’s wellbeing groups
- Extended hours at NORWACS’ Lismore site (60 Uralba Street), now open five days a week 9am – 4.30pm
- Trauma counselling every Thursday at Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre
- DFV Specialist support every Monday at the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre
‘WORTH has been a lifeline for many women since the 2022 floods. We’re proud to carry that legacy forward through expanded outreach and new partnerships,’ said Emma Siegel, NORWACS representative and manager of the Lismore Women’s Health and Resource Centre.
These services are made possible through strong partnerships with local organisations from Murwillumbah to Kyogle and Coraki and funding provided through NSW Health.
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