Members of the not-for-profit organisation, Give Until It Hurts (GUIH), are hosting a local International Women’s Day celebration event on February 28 to empower community members.
The purpose of the event is to bring agencies like Orange Door, Services Australia, IPC Health, Brimbank Childcare, Multicultural Resource Centre and other service-providers together for a Q&A session.
According to GUIH president Garnet Jacob, it is a great opportunity for local women to get all their queries resolved.
“Locals will have the opportunity to connect with around ten support agencies under one roof, gaining valuable information and resources to empower their lives,” Mr Jacob said.
“GUIH has built strong ties with the Brimbank community since 2021 [and] this event was designed to provide essential support after noticing a rise in family violence impacting women — especially those from non-English-speaking and diverse cultural backgrounds.”
Mr Jacob said while the event is open to everyone, its primary focus is on women.
“This focus is driven by the fact that most service providers at the event specifically support women,” he said.
“Everyone is encouraged to attend, share experiences, and support the cause, but the programming is tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by women in our community.”
The upcoming event Mr Jacob said is vital in keeping women connected and reducing isolation.
“By hosting this gathering, GUIH offers a safe space where women can access support through mentorship programs, workshops, and ongoing outreach,” he said.
The free event will start at 11 am at the St Albans Community Centre.
Details: news.brimbank.vic.gov.au/give-until-it-hurts-guih-information-session/
Prealene Khera
