Restore & Renew with Essy (Meditation)
A gentle, guided meditation to help you relax, reset, and reconnect. 
DATES: Tues 12 May & Tues 9 June
TIME: 11am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Hunter Women’s Centre

Spaces are limited. To Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

VIP Newcastle Preview Screening - Life Could Be a Dream
Date: Saturday 9 May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Tower Cinema, Newcastle
Fundraiser supporting domestic violence and homelessness services in the Hunter region
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/vip-newcastle-preview-screening-life-could-be-a-dream/tickets

Circle Of Security
Circle of Security is a 6-week program for women and non-binary people who are parents/carers  for children aged 0-6.

DATES: Wednesdays Starting 7 May
TIME: 10am - 12pm
VENUE: East Maitland
REGISTER
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1-2-3 MAGIC & EMOTION COACHING - Cessnock
DATES: Thursday 7, 14,21 May
TIME: 9:30am - 12pm
VENUE: 5 Hall St, Cessnock
REGISTER: call us on 4990 4507 (Monday - Thursday)
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Tuning in to Teens

DATES: Tuesdays, 5 May - 9 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Elgin St Maitland
REGISTER: Call Mark 0491 060 916 or Hari 4931 1000 to regsiter your interest. Don't miss out!
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CIRCLE OF SECURITY - Woodberry
DATES: Starting Monday 4 May
TIME: 12:30 - 2:30pm
VENUE: Place of Friends, Woodberry
REGISTER: Ph 4914 0444
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Group Art Therapy
Explore self-expression through creativity in a supportive group setting. No experience needed
DATES: 4-week program: May 4, 11, 18, 25
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: Hunter Women’s Centre
Cost: $10
Spaces are limited. To Register or learn more: 4968 2511 / admin@hwc.org.au

Family Support Newcastle Term 2
Black Box Parenting
DATES: Fridays, 1 May - 26 June
TIME: 10am - 12noon
VENUE: Bonnells Bay
REGISTER: Shannon 0490 104 587
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RESTORATIVE SOLIDARITY CIRCLE FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL HARM
DATE: starting 30 April
TIME: 6 - 8pm
ONLINE
REGISTER: call/SMS 0485 938 813 / community@transformingjustice.org.au 

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TUNING IN TO KIDS - Raymond Terrace
DATES: Starting 30 April
TIME: 10am - 12pm
VENUE: Thou Walla Family Centre, Raymond Terrace
REGISTER: 0448 122 845 /  cfcnewcastle@interrelate.org.au
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SHARK CAGE - Raymond Terrace
DATES: Thursdays, starting 30 April
TIME: 10am - 12:30pm
VENUE: Warlga Ngurra 29 Shearman Avenue, Raymond Terrace
REGISTER: Danielle – 0474 795 322 familysupport@warlgangurra.org.au
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WELLBEING SISTAS - Raymond Terrace
DATES: Wednesdays starting 29 April
TIME: 10am – 1pm
VENUE: Raymond Terrace 
Lunch and activities provided
REGISTER: via the QR code on the Flier
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As part of Newcastle Food Month, join FogHorn Brewery and First Creek Wines for a fantastic night of beer, wine and trivia, all in support of Got Your Back Sista, hosted by GYBS Founder, Melissa Histon-Browning

Gather your team, test your knowledge and enjoy a lively evening while raising funds for Got Your Back Sista, supporting women and children rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.

DATE: Thursday 23 April
TIME: 6pm – 9pm
VENUE: Foghorn Brewery, Newcastle
COST: $85 per person
Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/47Hj1Qm

Your ticket includes:
• Two-course dinner
• Drink on arrival
• A fun-filled beer & wine trivia night
Come solo, bring a friend, or book a table — it’s going to be a fab, fun-filled night!

All proceeds support Got Your Back Sista, helping women and children rebuild their lives after domestic abuse.

Got Your Back Sista FREE weekly Empowerment Circle workshops we will be covering a different topic each week including personal and financial goal setting, stress management, resilience skills, time management, organisational skills, self care, self compassion, kindness to self and others, forgiveness, and vision boarding and meditation.

DATES: Empowerment Circle runs every Wednesday Starting 4 February 2026 during the school term. 
TIME: 9.30 - 11am
VENUE: GYBS Tighes Hill
MORE INFORMATION and REGISTRATION: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/programs/empowerment-circle/

You must register to attend GYBS programs.

Gender and Disaster Australia training in Newcastle
DATE: 26 March
TIME: 9:30am - 5pm
VENUE: Quest, Newcastle West
REGISTER

This training strengthens the capacity of local government, health, community and emergency sectors to understand the relevance of gender stereotypes and inequalities in a disaster context.

• Understand gender and disaster and why violence against women can increase during and after disaster.

• Unpack how gender inequality during and after disaster distinctly impacts women, men and LGBTIQA+ people.

• Learn how applying an inclusive gender-lens can lead to world-leading disaster recovery.

FEAST WITH FRIENDS
Join the GYBS Community once a fortnight for a morning of cooking followed by tasting the sessions culinary creations with your fellow Sistas. During this session you will learn about food preparation, healthy options, budgets and techniques for storing food.

Feast with Friends runs fortnightly on a Wednesday during the school term from 11 am to 1 pm.
Starting Wednesday 11 February - 25 March 2026
Got Your Back Sista, Tighes Hill
MORE INFO: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/events/feast-with-friends/

Got Your Back Sista FREE weekly Empowerment Circle workshops we will be covering a different topic each week including personal and financial goal setting, stress management, resilience skills, time management, organisational skills, self care, self compassion, kindness to self and others, forgiveness, and vision boarding and meditation.

DATES: Empowerment Circle runs every Wednesday Starting 4 February 2026 during the school term. 
TIME: 9.30 - 11am
VENUE: GYBS Tighes Hill
MORE INFORMATION and REGISTRATION: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/programs/empowerment-circle/

You must register to attend GYBS programs.

FEAST WITH FRIENDS
Join the GYBS Community once a fortnight for a morning of cooking followed by tasting the sessions culinary creations with your fellow Sistas. During this session you will learn about food preparation, healthy options, budgets and techniques for storing food.

Feast with Friends runs fortnightly on a Wednesday during the school term from 11 am to 1 pm.
Starting Wednesday 11 February - 25 March 2026
Got Your Back Sista, Tighes Hill
MORE INFO: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/events/feast-with-friends/

Got Your Back Sista FREE weekly Empowerment Circle workshops we will be covering a different topic each week including personal and financial goal setting, stress management, resilience skills, time management, organisational skills, self care, self compassion, kindness to self and others, forgiveness, and vision boarding and meditation.

DATES: Empowerment Circle runs every Wednesday Starting 4 February 2026 during the school term. 
TIME: 9.30 - 11am
VENUE: GYBS Tighes Hill
MORE INFORMATION and REGISTRATION: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/programs/empowerment-circle/

You must register to attend GYBS programs.

Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle (ZCHN)
Hunter Newcastle Women of Note exhibition for International Women’s Day
DATE: Friday 13 March
TIME: 5pm
VENUE: MAP mima, Speers Point
TICKETS and MORE INFORMATION

Hunter Business Women’s Network International Women’s Day Event
DATE: Wednesday 11 March
TIME: 5:30pm
VENUE: NEX Newcastle
TICKETS and MORE INFORMATION

FEAST WITH FRIENDS
Join the GYBS Community once a fortnight for a morning of cooking followed by tasting the sessions culinary creations with your fellow Sistas. During this session you will learn about food preparation, healthy options, budgets and techniques for storing food.

Feast with Friends runs fortnightly on a Wednesday during the school term from 11 am to 1 pm.
Starting Wednesday 11 February - 25 March 2026
Got Your Back Sista, Tighes Hill
MORE INFO: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/events/feast-with-friends/

Got Your Back Sista FREE weekly Empowerment Circle workshops we will be covering a different topic each week including personal and financial goal setting, stress management, resilience skills, time management, organisational skills, self care, self compassion, kindness to self and others, forgiveness, and vision boarding and meditation.

DATES: Empowerment Circle runs every Wednesday Starting 4 February 2026 during the school term. 
TIME: 9.30 - 11am
VENUE: GYBS Tighes Hill
MORE INFORMATION and REGISTRATION: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/programs/empowerment-circle/

You must register to attend GYBS programs.