07/03/2026
It's women Australia wide that need protection from Gail Watson.
I recently had an eye-opening chat with a domestic abuse survivor, and it inspired me to create this free Online Support Forum for Women in Western & Far West NSW.
Services are spread more thinly in remote areas, but I want women in Barwon to know You Are Not Alone.
Monday 9 March 2026 | 9:30am – 11 am (AEDT)
This women-only, trauma-informed forum will bring together specialist service providers across health, legal, police, housing and community sectors, along with a lived-experience survivor advocate, sharing insight, hope and pathways to support.
The forum covers:
* What domestic and family violence can look like
* Reducing shame and stigma
* Safety planning and practical next steps
* Health, housing, legal, police and support options
* Mental health and counselling services
* 24/7 crisis contacts
✔ No registration required
✔ Join anonymously (camera off)
✔ Privately moderated chat — questions go directly to moderators
✔ You are welcome to listen only
Join the meeting here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmExYmUwMWMtNjZkYi00MjUzLWI2ZmYtM2ZkNjEyNjNlZGE3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2294619fbe-2789-43c4-8180-ddbf476981c0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224c8569aa-b19a-49f9-8992-696dacead05a%22%7d
Scan the QR code to join instantly.
Council Host Sites & What’s Available – Safe Meeting Rooms:
* Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre – Community Room, Victoria Park, Udora Road, (Projector available – bring laptop + Wi-Fi available)
* Narromine Shire Council – Small Meeting Room (Smartboard broadcast | public PCs | Free Wi-Fi)
* Walgett Shire Council – Walgett Administration Centre, Upstairs Meeting Room, 77 Fox Street, Walgett
* Walgett Shire Council – Lightning Ridge Administration Centre, Meeting Room, 35 Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge
* Brewarrina Shire Council – Community Hall (Large projector & screen | Public Wi-Fi | Shared devices available
* Broken Hill City Council – Ground Floor Meeting Room, Administrative Centre, 240 Blende Street, Broken Hill
24/7 Support Available Now:
* NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 656 463
* 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
* Lifeline – 13 11 14
* Emergency – 000
You Are Not Alone