Current Group Information
Updated 19th May 2022
WWILD Women’s Group
WWILD supports an ongoing Women’s Group in Wooloowin, which meets on Wednesday mornings.
The goal of this group is to provide a safe space for women who have experienced violence or abuse to meet new people, practice social skills, learn and teach new skills and knowledge, improve self-esteem, and have opportunities for success and being valued.
The group members make decisions on what they want to do, but generally there is a cooking group, a craft group, a pamper group and a discussion group once per month. We also attend and contribute to special events such as Reclaim the Night.
If you would like to refer someone to WWILD women’s group please contact WWILD on 07-32629877 and talk to our Intake worker or Group worker.
Domestic and Family Violence Group for Women with Intellectual Disabilities – Coming back later in 2022
WWILD periodically runs a therapeutic group for women with intellectual or learning disabilities, who have had domestic and family violence in their past.
The group will talk about
- What is Domestic violence?
- Different types of domestic and family violence
- Signs of domestic violence
- Why do they do it?
- Self-esteem and sense of self
- Safety
- Good relationships and how they look.
How Long does it go for: 10 Weeks
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Call WWILD and ask for our Intake or Group worker for more information if you would like to come along or refer someone else. Phone: (07) 3262 9877
You and Me Relationships Group – Starting on Monday 6th June 2022
WWILD periodically runs time-limited relationship and sex education groups in collaboration with community organizations. These groups run for approximately 10 weeks, and are focused on building understanding and skills in relationships, which help in preventing sexual assault. These groups run at the pace and needs of the individual group members.
Unfortunately due to limited capacity we only run a couple of these groups a year, but we encourage organizations to get in touch if they are interested in running one of these groups. We also have developed a You and Me facilitator training workshop and accompanying manual. if anyone is interested in learning more about his please get in touch with WWILD.
The group meets for two hours over ten weeks to talk about:
• Meeting new people
• Being a good friend
• Safe touch
• Saying “NO”
• Feeling good about yourself
• Dealing with problems and arguments
• What makes a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ relationship
When: Monday 6th June 2022
Where: WWILD group room – 211 Hudson Rd Wooloowin
Time: 10am -12 pm., weekly for 10 weeks
There is no cost for people to attend this group as WWILD is a free service.
If you are interested in knowing more, please contact Jackie or Victoria at WWILD on: Ph: 07 3262 9877
2022 You and Me group – Information for participants
Parenting Group
What: We are a free, drop in group for any woman with an intellectual disability who identifies as a parent. We talk about what it’s like being a parent and connect and share with other parents. We work on engaging and building healthy relationships with our children. WWILD and Community Living Association are collaborating on resourcing and supporting this group.
When: Every Friday during school terms, 10am – 12pm.
Where: WWILD – 211 Hudson Rd. Wooloowin
If this group interests you, please ring WWILD to speak to Jackie on 07-32629877 or Mandy from CLA on Mob No. 0488 989 881 for more information about joining.
WWILD LGBTQ+ Group – Rainbow Allsorts Group
What: WWILD holds a group for people with intellectual disabilities who are part of the LGBTQ+ community or are questioning. This is an organised group, currently focused on attending LGBTQI+ community events together.
Rainbow Allsorts is run according to the needs of the group, so time and structure is flexible. It is free to attend, and we are always open to new people who are interested in getting to know like-minded groups and organisations.
Contact people: Phone Hannah or Billie on (07) 3262 9877.