Health centre acts against sexual assault

The Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre will hold an information stall at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, for the annual Day of Action Against Sexual Assault.

The stall will be held on Thursday, August 25 from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

"We are encouraging all members of the public to come along and visit and grab an information pack for themselves or a friend," said Ms Kate Bradfield, co-ordinator of the Peninsula Women's Health Centre which is part of the Central Coast network.

"We will have a range of information on support services for victims and survivors of sexual assault as well as information for people who want to support a friend or loved one," Ms Bradfield said.

"Each year we acknowledge The Day Of Action Against Sexual Assault with some sort of event and this year we are holding shopping centre stalls," Ms Bradfield said.

The Day of Action Against Sexual Assault is held on the last Thursday in August each year.

The aims of the day are to: celebrate women's survival of sexual assault; inform sexual assault survivors of their options and let them know they are not alone; acknowledge the efforts and successes of women who work with those survivors; draw attention to the continuing need for public education and support services.

For more local information contact The Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre on 02 43242533.

Email, 10 Aug 2016

Katherine Bradfield, Peninsula Women's Health Centre