Women Gathering
Women Gathering is an initiative of Women's Health Goulburn North East, that has encouraged women throughout the Hume region to get together regularly.
Women Gathering centres upon women developing mutually supportive relationships and thereby reducing social isolation.
The essence is:
Being inclusive and accepting diversity
'Getting together' because it's important
Asking 'who else could be here?'
Download Women Gathering Facts Sheet
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Key factors to create a friendship culture:
- Listening and Storytelling
- Confidentiality
- Inclusiveness
- Wisdom Together
- Communication Skills
Women Gathering groups work when...
- The group is low cost and simple to run
- The group is small with an activity or focus
- There is a passionate leader for the group
- There is shared leadership
- There is group ownership
- Food is shared
- Gatherings are regular
- There are group rules that are explicit
- Groups are inclusive
- There is celebration and fun
How can I be involved in Women Gathering?
- Get to know the women in your community
- Invite a woman who wouldn't normally attend to the next community event you attend.
- Organise a get together with other women.
- Start 'a group' for women in your community to attend.
Workers can be involved by...
- Identify women in your community who may like to lead a group.
- Provide her with encouragement and support to do this.
- Organise a Women Gathering program or workshop in your community. For more information...
Women Gathering Resources
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Facilitator Training and Resources
More information about implementing a Women Gathering program and further resources.
