Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.speakout.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Impact of Financial Distress on Women and Children](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/the-impact-of-financial-distress-on-humans/) - Domestic violence begins when control overrides care. Learn how we can build safer, more respectful relationships for all. - [SpeakOut Supports Afghan Women in NSW](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/speakout-supports-afghan-women-in-nsw/) - SpeakOut joined the AWSA Volunteer Information Hub to promote volunteering, community connection and support for Afghan women and migrants in NSW. - [Catching Two Birds with One Hand](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/catching-two-birds-with-one-hand/) - Support immigrant women escaping domestic violence in NSW. Learn how your donation helps provide safety, support and a path forward. - [Why Does Domestic Violence Happen?](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/why-does-domestic-violence-happen/) - Domestic violence begins when control overrides care. Learn how we can build safer, more respectful relationships for all. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.speakout.org.au/) - We dream of a society that values the rich and diverse contributions of immigrant and refugee women. - [ਘਰੇਲੂ ਹਿੰਸਾ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸੇਵਾ](https://www.speakout.org.au/help-support/punjabi/) - ਇਮੀਗ੍ਰੈਂਟ ਵੁਮੈਨਜ਼ ਸਪੀਕਆਉਟ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਸ਼ਨ NSW Inc. ਪਰਵਾਸੀ ਮਹਿਲਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਅਤੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਲਈ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਜੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਖਤਰਾ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਤੁਰੰਤ 000 ‘ਤੇ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰੋ। ਸਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ ਘਰੇਲੂ ਹਿੰਸਾ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸੇਵਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੋਰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ, ਇੱਥੇ ਕਲਿੱਕ ਕਰੋ ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਤਾਂ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ (02)96358022 ‘ਤੇ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਿਸੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰੋ। English For more information about what we can provide, click here. To speak to a - [Send Feedback](https://www.speakout.org.au/send-feedback/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME FEEDBACK FORM Feedback Form Your voice matters. We aim to support, protect and promote the rights of all women accessing our services. Your feedback is important to us. Why give feedback? We aim to support, protect - [Annual Reports](https://www.speakout.org.au/annual-reports/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME ANNUAL REPORTS Annual Reports Annual Report 2024-25 Annual Report 2023-24 Annual Report 2022-23 Annual Report 2021-22 - [OUR SERVICES](https://www.speakout.org.au/our-services/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES Immigrant Women’s SpeakOut Association of NSW Inc SpeakOut is a key women’s organisation which acknowledges and values the cultural, linguistic and multigenerational diversity of migrant and refugee women. It empowers these women to achieve - [Donate](https://www.speakout.org.au/donate/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME ANNUAL REPORTS Multicultural Women’s Shelter Home is a safe place. But when there is violence, it is not… Women & children have to leave their homes for their safety. We provide these women a safe place - [CONTACT US](https://www.speakout.org.au/contact-us/) - A working party was convened which led to the establishment of the Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association in 1985 and its incorporation in 1987. - [Help & Support](https://www.speakout.org.au/help-support/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME HELP & SUPPORT Help & Support POLICE Phone: 000 If you are in immediate danger call 000 and ask for Police.This is the quickest way to get help. When you call 000, the operator will ask - [Volunteer](https://www.speakout.org.au/volunteer/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME GET INVOLVED VOLUNTEER Volunteer Volunteering is a way to meet new people. It connects you to people who have common interests and passions. Volunteering provides physical and mental benefits. Helping others makes you feel happy and - [Brochures](https://www.speakout.org.au/brochures/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME RESOURCES BROCHURES Brochures We understand that is easier to explain your situation in your own language. SpeakOut staff can speak 10 languages. We will try and speak to you in your own language, where possible. If - [ABOUT US](https://www.speakout.org.au/about-us/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES ABOUT US About Us Immigrant Women’s SpeakOut Association is a key community based organisation providing information, education, support and advocacy to women of non-English speaking backgrounds in Western Sydney and NSW. What we do - [SpeakOut: Immigrant Women Share Their Stories](https://www.speakout.org.au/our-story/speakout-immigrant-women-share-their-stories/) - In 2012, thirty women bravely shared their stories of struggle, survival and empowerment in Speak Out, a publication produced by Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association. The following are 3 abridged stories from that work. - [Our Stories, Our Voices](https://www.speakout.org.au/our-story/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES Our Stories, Our Voices In March 1982, 300 women gathered in Sydney to speak out publicly on the issues affecting women of non-English speaking backgrounds. This led to the establishment of the - [Advocacy – Upholding your rights](https://www.speakout.org.au/services/advocacy/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES Advocacy – Upholding your rights UPHOLDING YOUR RIGHTS We are an independent advocate representing the issues and ideas of immigrant women at all levels of government, community, media and the industrial sectors. Our work - [Immigrant Women’s Resource Centre (IWRC)](https://www.speakout.org.au/services/immigrant-womens-resource-centre/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES Immigrant Women’s Resource Centre (IWRC) Immigrant Women’s Resource Centre (IWRC) Immigrant Women’s Resource Centre facilitates a range of activities for women to promote community engagement, reduce isolation and skills development. We ensure that the - [Multicultural Women’s Shelter](https://www.speakout.org.au/services/multicultural-womens-shelter/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES Multicultural Women’s Shelter Multicultural Women’s Shelter Multicultural Women’s Shelter provides crisis accommodation to single multicultural women (with no children) escaping domestic violence. It is a safe place for women, who are on the verge - [Homeless Multicultural Women Integrated Support Service (HoMWISS)](https://www.speakout.org.au/services/homeless-multicultural-women-integrated-support-service-homwiss/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES Homeless Multicultural Women Integrated Support Service (HoMWISS) Homeless Multicultural Women Integrated Support Service (HoMWISS) SpeakOut offers information, support and referral services to culturally and linguistically diverse women who are experiencing domestic and family violence, - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.speakout.org.au/testimonials/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME ANNUAL REPORTS Testimonials [testimonial_view id=”1″] - [Feedback Form](https://www.speakout.org.au/feedback-form/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME ANNUAL REPORTS Feedback Form Feedback Form Giving feedback or making a complaint Your voice matters. Speak out. We aim to support, protect and promote the rights of all women accessing our services. Why give feedback? Your - [Computer](https://www.speakout.org.au/computer/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES CLASSES COMPUTER Computer COMPUTER LITERACY CLASS In order to assist culturally and linguistically diverse women and respond to their needs, IWSA runs computer classes at various levels. The classes cover basic computer skills, how - [English](https://www.speakout.org.au/english/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES CLASSES ENGLISH English ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Women from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds come together once a week to build their confidence in English. The class focuses on vocabulary, basic grammar, and written - [Sewing](https://www.speakout.org.au/sewing/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR SERVICES CLASSES SEWING Sewing SEWING CLASS IWSA sewing classes are a practical and therapeutic activity for culturally and linguistically diverse women who want to develop their sewing and tailoring skills.Participants get to develop their skills - [OUR VALUES](https://www.speakout.org.au/our-values/) - If you are in immediate danger, please call Police on 000. (02) 9635-8022 Send a Message Donate Now HOME OUR VALUES Our VALUES DIGNITY We take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to empower women of non-English speaking backgrounds to speak, act, and choose with enhanced knowledge and confidence. We uphold the rights of all women to - [Referral Form](https://www.speakout.org.au/referral-form/) - Referral Form - [Blog](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/) - In March 1982, three hundred women gathered in Sydney to speak out publicly on issues affecting migrant and refugee women of non-English Speaking background. ## Categories - [blog](https://www.speakout.org.au/blog/category/blog/)