Wow, our local community libraries are truly amazing: Dig deep and donate For the month of July the libraries will act as drop off points in support of South East Women’s and Children’s Services (SEWACS). We’re asking for gift card’s to stores like Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Kmart and Bunnings to help support homeless men, […]
Please find attached an article from the Bega District News (21-04-2021) outlining the issues we face in the Bega Valley for the struggles faced by our youth trying to find suitable and affordable accommodation https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/7218829/south-coast-rental-crisis-price-hikes-push-youth-into-homelessness/?fbclid=IwAR1IFwKd_635jdzDcK_hJq9DWc7nzECr6QEmk-2bsc_rz2LXHaXz6dP1J74
As part of SHASA’s Solar for Community Facilities Program, with funds from the SHASA/MESA solar bulk buy, a raffle and musical performance from Out of Abingdon, SEWACS now has a solar PV system. Recently MESA with $8,445 in funds from SHASA, installed a 6.3kw solar system with a 3 phase inverter, an inverter enclosure and […]
From a very generous member of our local community: Web Pamper days for women and children We would like to introduce you to a new project starting on Monday 17th of May, running one day a month with the hope to run twice a month. The aim of the project is to help homeless and […]
This year Geri Taylor from Viva Pilates sold artwork to raise money for the Eurobodalla team. Geri made handmade cards and donated 100% of the proceeds to the clients, staff and support workers to have a special Christmas treat. Many thanks to Geri and to everyone who bought one of her beautiful cards. donation
Having a posse of big men with big beards rock up at your door may seem imposing – especially if you run a service supporting women and children. But when the Bearded Villains arrived at South East Women and Children’s Services in Bega on Saturday, manager Caroline Long said it was a lovely, life-affirming visit. To read […]
This year SEWACS installed a durable therapeutic nest swing for adults and children to use at the Eurobodalla service, using funds previously donated by groups such as the Moruya CWA, and the Torquay Community House, as well as individuals from the Eurobodalla community. Local business owner, Geri Taylor, is selling her handwoven artworks and donating […]
about regional 26 November 2019 On Saturday (November 23) Moruya’s Riverside Park was filled with young people who had a message – domestic violence is not tolerated here. Full article below: Moruya Colour Run chalks up awareness of domestic violence
‘Navigate the maze’: Life hack course in adulting launched HOW TO ADULT: South East Women and Children’s Services’ Kylie Furnell with Wellways Karen Wright and Sapphire Community Pantry’s Christine Welsh and Peter Buggy in Bega on Wednesday. Picture: Alasdair McDonald Bega District News article: https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/6101086/navigate-the-maze-life-hack-course-in-adulting-launched/?cs=509&fbclid=IwAR2AuVbnMAg4e_hfJX-3Ff5jMColktMxg32rxafkrgYbDta0BztnQ1RswO4